Thandokazi Foundation Concludes 2025 Sports Apparel Drive

Thandokazi Foundation Concludes 2025 Sports Apparel Drive with Successful Handover at Germiston Stadium.

Germiston, South Africa — 25 November 2025 - The Thandokazi Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2025 Sports Apparel Campaign, culminating in a high-impact handover held at Germiston Stadium. This year’s initiative reached many young athletes—marking the Foundation’s largest number to date and a significant milestone in its mission to support youth participation in sports. A total of 125 pairs of shoes, 44 sports bras, and other running apparel were distributed.

The event saw children from local athletics clubs receive essential sports gear, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to ensuring that every aspiring athlete has access to resources that promote dignity, confidence, and performance. Spar joined the initiative with their Spar Pedals program to help #EndPeriodPoverty. Every guest was encouraged to bring a packet of sanitary towels to the handover, ensuring that no girl would miss school or training due to her period.

The handover ceremony featured remarks from notable partners and supporters, including Cade Phillips from adidas, a former professional athlete. Phillips delivered an inspiring keynote address, sharing insights into the discipline, consistency, and dedication required to compete at an elite level. His message encouraged the children to stay focused on their sporting goals and to cultivate habits that support long-term success.

One of our speakers, Azwindini Dakalo from Run Alex, emphasized the value of mentorship and structured programs in nurturing emerging talent. He expressed gratitude to the Foundation for supporting him with running gear to complete this year’s Comrades Marathon, mentioning that having the wrong running shoes had previously prevented him from finishing the Ultimate Human Race for the past two years. Actress Thandy Matlaila, founder of the Thandokazi Foundation, emphasized that this was a collective effort from everyone involved and that their mission is to instil confidence and self-worth in the young athletes.

The Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to all sponsors, collaborators, and supporters whose contributions made this year’s handover a success. Key partners included:

• Hollywood Athletics Club & Hollywood Foundation
• adidas South Africa
• Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA)
• Spar Petals
• Douwe Egberts
• Parents, guardians, community coaches, and the participating children

Their collective generosity ensured that each child received quality apparel aligned with the needs of young runners and athletes.

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Loraine Sibanda

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