Esports South Africa, and other games
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Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) blog on competitive gaming in South Africa from proto-computer gaming all the way through to the most modern. Here. you can learn and know about different championships like the African regional championship, Limpopo online esports championship, and more!
Esports South Africa, and other games
3d ago
Roedean Reaper Bees (seated Jiya Chagan (capt), Standing left to right: Aadilah Noorbhai, Diya Parthab, Abigail Adonis & Lethabo Ledwaba) are the first female team to be awarded Provincial Colours for the Valorant Esports Title.
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has just held its Combined Online Provincial Championships for Schools on 24 May 2024.
The provincial championship enabled participants to qualify for MSSA's National Team Trials (NTT) which will be used to select South Africa's National Protea Teams to attend the international events to which South Africa will se ..read more
Esports South Africa, and other games
1w ago
International Esports Federation (IESF) is thrilled to unveil the European Regional Qualifiers for the 16th World Esports Championship. From July 6 to July 31, 750+ athletes from Europe will compete for a slot at WEC24, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
As the only fully online event hosted by IESF in 2024, this tournament will spotlight Europe's best esports talent across four game titles. The event will feature competition in the following categories:
• CS2 Open
• CS2 Women
• MLBB Open (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang)
• MLBB Women
• PUBG MOBILE
• DOTA2
Athletes from 43 nations ..read more
Esports South Africa, and other games
1w ago
South African teams have generally been the largest teams from Africa, and since 2009, South Africa is one of the few countries that have participated in every IESF World Championship.
MSSA's Online Championships to be held on 4 May 2024 represent the second last chance that Registered Players have to qualify for the National Team Trials (NTT) at which MSSA shall select the Protea Esports Team that shall participate in the IESF 16th World Esports Championships.
Colin Webster, MSSA President, and IESF past President, stated, "I am truly excited about the prospects for 2024 as ne ..read more
Esports South Africa, and other games
1w ago
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) has just held its Combined Online Provincial Championships for Schools on 27 April 2024.
The provincial championship enabled participants to qualify for MSSA's National Team Trials (NTT) which will be used to select South Africa's National Protea Teams to attend the international events to which South Africa will send official teams.
There were no less than five (5) provinces represented, and more importantly, there were more females participating. Of the 20 athletes who earned Provincial Colours, 7 of such athletes are females.
The female esports ..read more
Esports South Africa, and other games
2w ago
Photograph and article courtesy of WADA. See: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/news/wada-suspends-accreditation-bloemfontein-laboratory
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended the accreditation of the South African Doping Control Laboratory (Laboratory) in Bloemfontein, South Africa, for a period of up to six months.
In September 2023, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) imposed an analytical testing restriction (ATR) on the Laboratory as it related specifically to the Gas Chromatography / Combustion / Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (GC/C/IRMS) analytical method ..read more
Esports South Africa, and other games
2w ago
The purpose of this role is to create an engaged digital community, increasing the profile and visibility of the Commonwealth Sport brand. The role is responsible for the implementation of the Commonwealth Sport digital content strategy, planning the delivery, measurement and reporting of campaigns and all activationacross digital and social media channels, web and CRM to build loyal and engaging communities across the Commonwealth.
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Esports South Africa, and other games
2w ago
The success of a province rests heavily on the shoulders of the Provincial Director.
Members are aware that there are criteria that need to be fulfilled in order to stand for a position on Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA's)
Board. The criteria ensure that there is continuity on the Board as well as that there is a greater understanding of the culture within MSSA, and an understanding of the issues surrounding the administration of MSSA and to provide an upward path to those who wish to eventually serve on MSSA's Board.
Strong provincial leadership in organizations ..read more
Esports South Africa, and other games
2w ago
It is the Regional Directors that select Regional Teams and organise the Inter-Regional events.
South Africa is divided into provinces, and below that into Regions (which may consist of one or more municipalities). Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) conforms to all such demarcations.
Members need to be aware that there are criteria that need to be fulfilled in order to stand for a position on Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA's) Board. The criteria ensure that there is continuity on the Board as well as that there is a greater understanding of the culture withi ..read more
Esports South Africa, and other games
3w ago
Je'nielle Cavanagh, (PES Society), has lead her team to two Provincial victories, as well as showing just what it means to be an exemplary sportsperson.
With the year in full swing, Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) continues to hold events in order to select teams to represent South Africa at Regional, Provincial and National levels.
At every event MSSA selects the person who most embodies the concept of sportsmanship. At the end of the year, the Sportsperson of the Year is selected from those who have been selected at official MSSA events.
Sportsmanship is crucial for se ..read more
Esports South Africa, and other games
3w ago
ATK Club Sport
Kaylee Ludick (ATK Club Sport) has navigated her team into a berth for the National Team trials to be held on 25 May 2025.
Mind Sports South Africa's (MSSA) 2024 Online Championships held on 13 April 2024 showed sterling results.
The championship was yet another chance for many esports athletes to qualify for MSSA's National Team Trials to be held on 25 May 2024 at which the team will be selected to officially represent South Africa at the African Qualifiers which lead up to IESF's 16th World Esports Championships to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ..read more