Authored by: Captain SA |SA Rainbow News | 26 January 2026
SA Young Vision Elite Development Academy (YVEDA), based in Ward 4, Ecaleni Section, Tembisa (1632), continues to turn vision into action through impactful youth-centered programmes that combine sport, education, and values-based development. In January 2026, the Academy marked two major milestones: the successful official launch of the Academy and the hosting of a Junior Sports Day Football Tournament for Under 11 and Under 13 teams, reinforcing its commitment to social change at grassroots level.
#YouthDevelopment #SportForSocialChange #CommunityImpact
The Academy officially launched on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at 97 Mahashi Street, Ecaleni Section, setting the tone for its mission to develop disciplined, responsible, and empowered young people. The launch brought together youth participants, parents, community stakeholders, and partners who engaged meaningfully in discussions around education, sport, discipline, and moral development.
#EliteAcademy #BuildingTheFuture #CommunityBuilding
According to Elias Sibeko, popularly known as Captain SA, Founder and Director of SA Young Vision Elite Development Academy and a reporter for SA Rainbow News, the Academy is intentionally structured to go beyond football training. Its core focus is to instil discipline, educational excellence, life skills, values, and strong principles, ensuring that young participants are prepared not only for sport but for life.
#DisciplineEducationExcellence #LeadershipThroughSport
Building on this momentum, the Academy successfully hosted a Junior Sports Day Football Tournament on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at Xubeni Sports Field, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. The tournament formed part of the Academy’s activation and player assessment programme, designed to identify talent and expose young athletes to structured development pathways that integrate sport and education.
#GrassrootsFootball #PlayerDevelopment #FutureChampions
Four competitive junior teams participated in the tournament: SA Young Vision Elite Development Academy, Xubeni Ace’s United FC, Kasi’s Spares FC, and Emoyeni United FC. Matches were played in a spirited yet disciplined environment, reflecting the Academy’s commitment to fair play and holistic youth development.
#JuniorFootball #CommunitySport #FairPlay
Outstanding performances were recorded across both age categories.
Under 11 Category:
🏆 Winners – Kasi’s Spares FC
🥈 Second Place – SA Young Vision Elite Development Academy
Under 13 Category:
🏆 Winners – Xubeni Ace’s United FC
🥈 Second Place – SA Young Vision Elite Development Academy
Top four teams in each division were recognised with medals and trophies, celebrating teamwork, effort, and excellence.
#TournamentWinners #CelebratingExcellence #YouthAchievement
Player welfare remained a priority throughout the event, with refreshments provided to players, technical teams, parents, and supporters, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
#PlayerWelfare #SafeSport #HealthyYouth
The tournament also opened doors for entrepreneurs, SMMEs, and exhibitors to engage directly with the community. Lizzies Expanse Enterprise and Epikaizo Classic Enterprise were among the businesses that showcased their brands, demonstrating how youth development initiatives can also support local economic participation.
#SMMESupport #EconomicInclusion #CommunityEngagement
Community mobilisation played a key role in the success of both the launch and the tournament. Invitations were shared across social media platforms, encouraging parents, guardians, and community members to attend. Parental presence and support proved to be a powerful motivator for the young athletes, reinforcing the importance of family involvement in youth development journeys.
#ParentsSupport #CommunityPride #YouthEmpowerment
SA Young Vision Elite Development Academy extends sincere appreciation to its management team for their dedication and coordination, as well as to all participating teams, coaches, officials, volunteers, and tournament winners for their professionalism. The Academy also acknowledges its valued partners, including SA Rainbow News, the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Thabile Mabele (Mrs Township South Africa 2026 Finalist), Queen Milly Royal House, Khubalethusi (Pty) Ltd, Thembisa Parliament Executive Committee, Standard Bank, Lizzies Expanse Enterprise, the Tembisa Rabasotho Police Department, Ms Bongani Chilenge (CPF and Xubeni member), and Mr Ace, Chairman of Xubeni Ace’s United FC.
#StrongPartnerships #CollectiveImpact #ThankYou
A MESSAGE TO OUR READERS AND THE COMMUNITY
SA Young Vision Elite Development Academy is more than an academy—it is a movement for change. The success of the launch and tournament signals the beginning of a long-term commitment to developing young people who are disciplined, educated, skilled, and socially responsible. The Academy invites parents, guardians, and young athletes to take part in this journey by registering on time and becoming part of a structured pathway that opens doors to professional-level sports exposure and educational activations.
#RegisterNow #OpportunityThroughSport #FutureReadyYouth
Registration Details:
- Registration Fee: R400 once-off (valid for 12 months)
- Monthly Fee: R600 (covers both sports and education activations)
- Contact: Call or WhatsApp 063 978 3027
Guided by the motto “Discipline. Education. Excellence.”, SA Young Vision Elite Development Academy remains committed to building a legacy that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and shapes future leaders.
#SAYoungVision #EliteDevelopment #DisciplineEducationExcellence #CommunityFirst
