Spring-Board Chess Academy

27/05/2026

Welldone to our Spring-Board kids for shining in chess & Academics!

Topic 10 Achievers in the overall grade 6:

Lumi Mbewe 4th position

Lumanyano Ntombana 8th position

Welldone boys!

26/05/2026

Shine Somilangaye, Shine!!!!!

25/05/2026

25/05/2026

What a competition for our Spring-Board Chess Champions at the eThekwini Championships!♟️🏆

We saw more wins, sharper focus, and amazing improvement from all our players. So proud of the effort by our team.

Huge shoutout to our podium finishers:

- Somilangaye – 2nd place, Under 10
- Anathi – 2nd place, Under 12
- Lumi – 2nd place, Under 14
- Lubanzi – 3rd place, Under 16
- Dante – 4th place, Under 12
- Jaylene – 5th place, Under 12

Well done to every player who competed. You made us proud and showed what focus and practice can do.

Keep pushing forward!

25/05/2026

Happy Spring-Board Birthday, Emily & Sammy!

Hope your day was bouncy, colorful, and full of fun!
May you jump high with laughter, land on lots of cake, and have the best adventures with friends and family. 🥳🎂🎁

16/05/2026

Today, Spring-Board Chess Academy hit the road to Mandawe, KwaCele Traditional Area♟️

We were recieved with warm hearts by the chief and his team.

We had the privilege of supporting the Inkosi Mthokozisi Foundation in their community building work through sport.

Seeing kids light up, focus, and connect over chess reminded us why this matters.

Sport and games aren’t just play - they teach discipline, and give young people a safe space to grow and build social cohesion.

Thank you to Inkosi Mthokozisi Foundation and the KwaCele Traditional leadership for the warm welcome and for leading this initiative on the ground. We’re proud to stand with you in investing in the next generation.

Thank you!

14/05/2026

All the best to Hlelolwenkosi Ntshakala!* ♟️🇿🇦

Wishing you strength, focus, and confidence as you head to Uganda to represent South Africa at the Africa Youth Chess Championship. You’re carrying the Spring-Board Chess Academy flag with pride, and we’re all behind you.

A huge thank you to LIFT CHURCH INTERNATIONAL/LOVE ON A HANGER for your unwavering financial support for our programs.

Chess South Africa and the department of Sport thank you for creating the opportunity!

The Durban Spa Hotel - home of Spring-Board Chess Academy, thank you!

Lighthouse Church, for your oversight and encouragement, thank you!

The Spring-Board Family, for your support and belief in the program, thank you!

Go Hlelo and make SA proud!