MUT Sport department launches a Sport Development Project for Umlazi community
MUT has initiated a sport development project for the community of Umlazi, particularly the High Schools. This new project is a collaborative initiative between the University’s Sport & Recreation department, and Community Engagement and Development (CEAD) directorate. The initiative was aims to establish strategic partnerships with the broader community to contribute to the public good. The premise for this project is community engagement that values a culture of access and collaboration with community stakeholders.
The community-based partners are Mayibuye Organisation for Community Development and Upliftment; Inkonjane VM; Amaqhawe Soccer Academy and Sivusisizwe. Schools. These are organized through the local Department of Education. The tournament is organised under the name “MUT Schools and Community Cup”.
Football and Netball have been identified as the two sport codes that will be delivered in 2023 with an intention to increase the project scope in future. The tournament will take place over on 11 August 2023, at the University Sport grounds. It will be preceded by a launch event on 28 July 2023, at the University’s Seme Hall foyer. The launch will also see the unveiling of the tournament logo.