— FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL LOTTERIES COMMISSION (NLC) —
National Basketball Clinics, Health & Wellness Programme
Johannesburg Basketball Academy is delivering a nationwide youth development initiative using basketball as a tool to promote health, education, and opportunity across South Africa.
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— THE PROJECT —
ABOUT THE PROJECT
With funding support from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), Johannesburg Basketball Academy is implementing a National Basketball Clinics and Health & Wellness Programme.
This initiative delivers 14 basketball clinics nationwide, each engaging approximately 100 children and youth from underserved communities, with a total reach of around 1,400 participants across South Africa.
The programme is designed to expand access to structured sport while promoting positive youth development through basketball, health education, and mentorship.
— THE IMPACT —
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Through the delivery of 14 nationwide clinics, the programme is expected to:
Promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles
Improve health awareness and lifestyle habits
Strengthen community engagement
Create employment and skills development opportunities
Develop basketball skills and fundamentals
Build teamwork, discipline, and leadership
Identify and nurture young talent
Reach approximately 1,400 children and youth
Each clinic is a structured 2-day community event (Saturday and Sunday), designed to maximise participation and impact. All clinics are delivered by qualified coaches, supported by local basketball clubs and community organisations.
— NATIONWIDE REACH —
NATIONAL FOOTPRINT
The programme is implemented across multiple provinces to ensure national reach and equitable access. Tap a province below to explore.
Gauteng
Soweto, Alexandra, Mamelodi
Free State
Mangaung
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha, East London
Western Cape
Mitchell’s Plain, Gugulethu
Mpumalanga
Mbombela
North West
Rustenburg
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, Pietermaritzburg
Limpopo
Polokwane
Northern Cape
Kimberley
— NATIONWIDE REACH —
NATIONAL FOOTPRINT
The programme is implemented across multiple provinces to ensure national reach and equitable access. Tap a province below to explore.
Gauteng
Soweto, Alexandra, Mamelodi
Free State
Mangaung
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha, East London
Western Cape
Mitchell’s Plain, Gugulethu
Mpumalanga
Mbombela
North West
Rustenburg
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, Pietermaritzburg
Limpopo
Polokwane
Northern Cape
Kimberley
— CREATING OPPORTUNITY —
EMPLOYMENT & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The programme contributes to job creation and youth empowerment by providing practical work experience for graduates in Marketing, Project Management, and Health & Wellness.
22
Part-Time Jobs
Created across the project
140
Coaches Trained
Estimated total nationwide
10
Local Coaches
Per clinic, on average
3
Skill Areas
Marketing, Project Mgmt, Health
— SEE THE IMPACT —
GALLERY
Select a province to view photos from that clinic.
