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SHAPA SOWETO H2 RECAP
A destination where athletes* transform their beliefs into a reality.
Shapa Membership
43k
TOTAL MEMBERS
Programming
150
MONTHLY SESSIONS WITH 31,000+ SESSION SIGNUPS FROM INCEPTION, AND OVER 65% FREE PLAY PARTICIPANTS ON AVERAGE.
XX
NEW MEMBERS MONTHLY ON AVERAGE
Shapa Visitations
50k+
SHAPA VISITATIONS PER MONTH
Coaching
100% FEMALE COACHES WITH DIVERSE ETHNICITY
SKATEBOARDING
Over the past year, we have been actively exposing our young skaters to a wide range of events, competitions, and community activations. These opportunities not only provide them with crucial exposure but also help them learn more about skateboarding culture, competition structure, and personal development. Each day, we focus on a different aspect of skateboarding — from technical training and physical fitness to mental health and competitive readiness.
Our program is designed to support well-rounded growth both on and off the board.
COMPETITIONS &
EVENTS RECAP
🇿🇦 Kimberley Diamond Cup (KDC)
The KDC is one of Africa’s premier skateboarding competitions, drawing both amateur and professional skaters. It includes stops in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, and culminates in the main event in Kimberley.
Johannesburg Leg
Omphile - 3rd
Kimberley Main Event
Omphile – 1st
Molemo – 3rd
Bloemfontein
Luyanda Vukapi – 1st Sereno – 3rd
Durban
Molemo – 3rd
🇿🇦 South African National Championships
The national championships are key in building up points towards
international ranking and qualifying for global events.
Under 14 Division
Omphile – 1st
Lesedi – 3rd
Under 16 Division
Junior – 1st
Along the way, there have been numerous skate events, and the Shapa Soweto kids have made a lasting impression — the skate scene definitely knows who they are and recognizes their presence.
Skater Spotlight:
OMPHILE MASHILE
Omphile is an 11-year-old skater from Soweto, raised in a household
with very limited financial resources.
He picked up a skateboard for the first time in December 2023, and within just four months, he won 1st place in the U14 division at the South African Championships — officially becoming one of the country's current national champions. Even more impressive, he did this while training in borrowed gear and skating in mismatched shoes.
Omphile’s talent and drive have set him apart from the start. On just his third session, he landed a five-stair ollie at Nike’s Shape Skatepark in Soweto. Now, at only 11 years old, he’s already mastering advanced tricks like tre flips, front lips, smith grinds, and throwing down on stair sets that challenge even the most seasoned skaters.
He recently made history at 011 Skatepark, becoming the first U16 skater to land the infamous big four-set — one of the most difficult stair sets in Johannesburg.
HIS JOURNEY IS NOTHING SHORT OF REMARKABLE.
KICKBOXING
Shapa Warriors continues to grow as a powerful force in the South African kickboxing scene, with a strong focus on athlete development through the SAKA (South African Kickboxing Association) platform, kickboxers.co.za.
In February, our team of 12 dedicated athletes competed in the Central Gauteng District Trials, where all qualified for the Gauteng Championships. Each team member earned their provincial colours — a proud milestone in our ongoing journey. They are actively preparing for the 2025 development tournaments and looking ahead to rejoining the 2026 league with even greater strength, aiming for more championship titles and South African national colours.
In 2024, a dedicated group athletes participated in their first full-contact grading, an essential step in our "Journey to Black Belt" program. This multi-year pathway not only leads to black belt certification but also prepares athletes for future coaching roles. The next grading is scheduled for mid-2025 (June/July – date to be confirmed), marking another critical step in their 2–3 year development cycle.
Shapa Warriors remains committed to high-performance development, community engagement, and excellence in kickboxing.
DANCE
Our dance academy is committed to sustainability and growing our dance footprint within our community The launch of our new sessions aims to align with this vision by introducing new genres through our sub coaches who specializes in these genres. This project will focus on developing new skills set, confidence at competitions and also challenge the normal routine they have accustomed to in this way we promote growth and new ways of performance.
SUCCESS STORIES
Viper-Gunn aka Bokang won R15.000 coming in at 1st place in September 2024
Lebohang Mofokeng recently traveled 15 Jan- 8 Feb 2025 to Brazil to perform after winner best Pantsula at Mzansi Dance Cypher
Coach Tarryn was casted for the Voices and Spirit of the Lion King by Lebo M and continues to align with brands such as Barone South Africa, NikNaks South Africa
We have 2 dance crews and 3 duo teams which qualified
to compete in Cape Town at Nationals
SCI: SPORTSTEC
Good Moves Active Afterschool is a program that takes place in Shapa Soweto on a weekly basis (Mon - Fri) from 3pm - 5pm. It Caters to all learners around the center. It initially started when the schools surrounding Shapa wanted their learners to be more active in other sporting codes after school.
This is where SportsTec decided to serve the needs of the school kids through introducing them to new skills that would benefit not only their physical health but also their psychological health to maintain mental fortitude.
What we do is keep the learners engaged in different activities for different skills on termly basis. Each term is dedicated to a particular skillset that focuses on specific sports as per the Gauteng Department of Education's sports calendar.
Our program is inclusive and focuses on developing the child holistically. We focus on a group of 340 kids between the ages of 9 - 14 years, We have a component in our program called Sport2Life which focuses on the psychology of the learners, we have conversations with them about their lessons in sports and how they can use the lessons to overcome life’s challenges.
EXTERNAL EVENTS
The 2024 Clinix Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge
Date: 1 - 22 December 2024
Participation: Over 1500 participants per day.
The Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge has been an integral part of football development in Soweto and the greater Johannesburg region. The tournament caters for both women and female and aims to bridge the gap for football participation.
The month-long 2024 Clinix Walter Sisulu Challenge served up a lot of excitement for football lovers. Formed as a way to keep alive the names of the struggle icons, Walter Sisulu and his wife Elizabeth, the tournament has been running for 22 years.
The finals took place at the Shapa Soweto (formerly known as Nike Training Centre) in Pimville, Soweto.
2024 Clinix Stix Morewa
Soccer Challenge
Date: 23 November 2024
Participation: Over 1000 school kids
The Stix Morewa tournament has produced immense success over the years. Over 1000 school kids take part in this prestigious tournament that is hosted at the heart of Soweto in Pimville at the Shapa Soweto Sports Center.
With the tournament celebrating 20 years of its existence, it was an action-packed from morning till early evening as several teams in different age groups featured in the finals – seven in total.
The event was graced by SAFA NEC member and President of the South African Masters and Legends Football Association (SAMLFA), Bhudda Mathathe, ex-Orlando Pirates defender Yster Khomane, as well as former Bidvest Wits and Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Mike Ntombela.
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