02/09/2026
We started with a dream of taking basketball to every corner of South Africa. This is what that dream looks like in action. ππΏπ¦
6 clinics completed. 4 provinces reached. 812 young players impacted β and weβre only getting started.
So far, the NLC x JBA x Giants Basketball Clinics & Health & Wellness Program has reached:
π Alexandra, Gauteng
π Soweto, Gauteng
π Mamelodi, Gauteng
π KaNyamazane, Mpumalanga
π Polokwane, Limpopo
π Bloemfontein & Welkom, Free State
π 812 Participants - 489 boys & 323 girls
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ 321 Spectators & Parents
π€ 77 Volunteers
π« 73 Clubs & Schools Represented
π 23 Community Groups
πΌ 148 Part-time Jobs Created
This programme is about more than basketball. Itβs about developing skills, building character, promoting healthy bodies and healthy minds, creating opportunities and strengthening communities.
A huge thank you to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) for making this journey possible, and to every young player, coach, volunteer, parent and community partner who has been part of it.
6 down. 8 to go. πΏπ¦
More provinces. More communities. More young people.
More than basketball. Building stronger futures. ππΎπ
GiantsCares JohannesburgBasketballAcademy HealthAndWellness SouthAfrica NationalClinics National Lotteries Commission Johannesburg Giants Basketball Club