The managing director of the Total Capricorn N1, Mr Neels Kruger, said he was happy about the performance of the pupils during the school soccer tournament at Eltivillas last Friday.

He stated that they would continue to sponsor school sports and that it formed part of their mission. "It is our obligation to ensure that the society in which we are living is healthy and sponsoring participating in sport is a step in the right direction." He said that the aim of his company in funding sport was to develop rural young people, keep the youth off the streets and prevent them from abusing alcohol.

Mr Steven Singo from the Murunwa Private School praised Total Capricorn N1 for their involvement in school football. "I'm very proud that we have grown young people of real quality," he said. He stated that he was convinced that the sponsorship would produce stars who would receive international recognition. "Despite the difficult economic conditions, we still find companies that are prepared to share their takings and support development."

The champions, Murunwa Private School, went home with R1 000, a floating trophy and gold medals. The runners-up, Ridgeway College, collected R500 and silver medals, while the third position went to Makhado Comprehensive, who went home with R200 and bronze medals.