SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

Mpengesi takes charge of Africa School of Excellence with bold plans to restore its legacy

Chipcor Holdings chairman and Chippa United owner Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi has officially taken ownership of the newly rebranded Africa School of Excellence, signalling a fresh era for one of South African football’s most storied development institutions.

09 Dec 2025

Chippa Mpengesoi shares motive behind School of Excellence purchase

Chippa United chairman Siviwe Mpengesi insists his move to save the School of Excellence from collapse has little to do with advancing his own club’s interests.

21 Nov 2025

Transnet exits School of Excellence RFP for new donors issued

Transnet’s more than 30-year partnership with the SAFA School of Excellence is coming to an end, with the state-owned enterprise confirming via a statement that it has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for prospective donors to take over ownership and operations of the school.

29 Aug 2025

South African Academies demand action

Two of South Africa’s most respected football academies, the School of Excellence and Remember Elite Sport Academy, have voiced serious frustration over the continued failure of several professional clubs to pay development and solidarity fees.

23 Jul 2025

Amajimbos and Cape Town City star, Emile Witbooi

No funds received from Cape Town City for Witbooi - School of Excellence speaks out

School of Excellence Football Manager Mojalefa Mathebula is accusing relegated Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Cape Town City of unfair business practices, as he alleges that the club has not paid them a cent for talented Amajimbos sensation Emile Witbooi.

21 Jul 2025

Football leadership has failed School of Excellence - Riah Phiyega

Former Transnet group executive Riah Phiyega says the demise of the School of Excellence football academy started the day the South African Football Association got involved.

23 Nov 2023