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Diski Nine9 Africa is a registered non-profit company based in Soweto, South Africa. Diski Nine9 was formed in 2015 and our objective is to use sports, notably soccer and netball as a tool to educate and empower young Africans. “Diski” is a slang term used in South Africa to describe the biggest and most loved sport around the world Soccer. “Nine9” is a slang term meaning Authentic or Real.
By participating in sports activities in general, children’s social skills are likely to come alive as it is a fantastic facilitator to promote social interaction, cooperation, teamwork and friendship. Research has also shown how sports can improve problem solving skills, build self-discipline, respect for authority and team-mates, trust, leadership and coping skills. Confidence is a huge factor for children and participation in sports will only assist the development of character. Children with enhanced self-esteem will inevitably be more comfortable in their own skin and therefore be well placed to proceed well in their early school and social lives.
In response to social ills that have negative effects on underprivileged communities, Co-founders, Raymond Ledwaba and Phehello Monamodi established Diski Nine9 as a way to change the narrative by providing youths from Soweto with a platform to play sports in a safe place and realize their talents to become better professionals, leaders and role models in their communities. The following are the Programmes we use to counteract these social ills.
Create a safe environment that fosters friendships, encourages play, and nurtures young talent..
Provide educational & scholarship opportunities for youths.
Provide employment opportunities to youths across the sports value chain.
SAICA interviews Raymond Ledwaba CA(SA) Co-founder and CEO of Diski Nine9
Diski Nine9 is a non-profit organization based in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 2015, it is dedicated to the development of African youth through sports.
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