CONTENTS Pages MINISTER’S MESSAGE 2 INDIGENOUS GAMES BACKGROUND
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INDIGENOUS GAMES FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
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TYPES OF INDIGENOUS GAMES
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INDIGENOUS GAMES FIXTURES 12 INDIGENOUS GAMES CODE OF CONDUCT
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FOREWORD BY THE MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION, Mr. Fikile Mbalula, MP 10TH ANNUAL INDIGENOUS GAMES FESTIVAL 2015: OUR INDIGENOUS SPORT, OUR HERITAGE: TOWARDS THE IDENTIFICATION, PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN’S VERY OWN SPORTING CODES AND HERITAGE. The Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa is hosting its 10th Annual Indigenous Games Festival (IG 2015), hosted in the city of Polokwane in Limpopo. Looking back, the last 9 years have provided us with memories of a rich journey in reaffirming our heritage as a nation and truly coming to understand the rich diversity of cultures living on our South African shores. Year, after year, the strategic intent of the Indigenous games gains mileage in success. We continue to identify the rich heritage of the games which we are proud to boast about as being our ow. We are passionate about promoting these games so to instill pride amongst the young and old citizens of our society. It remains our primary objective, to ensure that South Africans begin to take ownership of these games thus preserving the cultural heritage of these games. It is for this reason that the campaign takes a personal accountability and ownership of My Games, My Roots, My Future. After all, these
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games were conceptualised and conceived by yesteryear generations. They were in turn interwoven into our cultural practices in such a way that today many attest to their past as having influenced their future as a result of what they learned whilst playing these games during their youthful days. As Sport and Recreation, we strive to encourage participation in these 9 codes of Indigenous Games also enable the youth begin to understand the value of belonging and cultural identify found in the origins of these games. It must be borne in mind that our response is measurable is driven by NDP’s vision of 2030 of advancing social cohesion and nation building
through sporting platforms. Through this vision,
these key visible identifiers of our own diversified
our mandate is articulated in ensuring we drive
cultures are brought to life during the Festival.
active citizenry participation in sporting codes
From the 20th of September 2015 the city of
whose origins are rooted in South African’s rich
Polokwane will come alive when the Indigenous
history, heritage and culture. With all 9 provinces
Games carnival parades the streets attired in
participating, this vision begins to take shape
African pride - meandering through the streets
and form since al diverse provincial groups come
of Seshego headed to Peter Mokaba stadium
together to embrace varied physical and mental
where the Opening Ceremony will be held.
development, skills acquisition and transfer whilst simultaneously promoting African community
From then on till the 24th - daily - expect nothing
values, norms, culture and history.
but the best in entertainment: from the games on the field; to the fashion shows on the ramps
Underpinning the theme of the year is the
highlighting hot Africa couture;
to Cultural
translation of Heritage Month 2015’s theme into
exhibitions and tours which educate us on our
the sporting space: Our indigenous sport, our
cultural practices; to mock-sessions of Lekgotlha
heritage - Towards the Identification, Promotion
where we learn about the invaluable role of
and Preservation of South African’s very own
Traditional leaders in our communities in resolving
sporting codes and heritage.
disputes to dynamic, energezing performances from our very own artists who are known for
For the first time, this year sees the involvement,
melodies which echo the beauty of our heritage.
participation and endorsement of the Department of Traditional Affairs (DTA) - affirming the
We invite you to join us alongside our hosts
authenticity and cultural rootedness of the
who welcome you to Limpopo, in the City of
Indigenous Games. The planned activations
Polokwane.
of DTA serves vocalizes the role tradition and culture have played in shaping our way of living
#MygamesMyrootsMyfuture
within sporting space. I Thank you As culture is visible in music, language, fashion,
An Active and Winning Nation
cuisine, the 10th National Indigenous Games activities is no different in striving to ensure that
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INDIGENOUS GAMES BACKGROUND Despite Africa’s rich history of indigenous
to Lithuania, Siauliai, for the 5th TAFISA World
games, a number of them (games) have become
Sport for all Games.
extinct without having been documented in historical and anthropological accounts of the
At the world Sports for all Games they
indigenous people of Africa. Like other sport
showcased South Africa’s Culture and Heritage
and recreation codes, indigenous games impact
through
on a number of socioeconomic issues such as
which they participated in were Iintonga, Kgati,
African identity; cultural diversity; education and
Morabaraba, Jukskei, Diketo and Ncuva. The
training; accessibility of resources; international
participants were selected in the 7th indigenous
relations; economic growth and so forth.
games Festival held in March 2012 in Tshwane
the indigenous games, the games
Pretoria. They hailed from KZN, Limpopo and Indigenous games are part of the Sport
Mpumalanga.
and Recreation South Africa (SRSA)’s Mass Participation Programme.
The games to be played in the present Indigenous games are Ugqaphu/Kgati /Ntimo Diketo/
Together with provincial departments responsible
Upuca/Magave/Morabaraba/Mlabalaba/Ncuva/
for sport and recreation in all provinces of South
Ntijwa/Tsoro/Tsimaya/Moruba/Dibeke/Diwiki/
Africa, the national Department of Sport and
Snuka/Skununu/Umabhorisa;Jukskei;Kho-
Recreation (SRSA) hosts indigenous Games
Kho;Iintonga/Melamu/Iziduku and drie Stokkies
Festival in celebration of Africa’s cultural diversity and an effort to revive indigenous games.
Among the events preceding the Games, are mobilization of communities around Tshwane,
The games were launched in the Free State in
especially in the vicinity of the Events Center,
September 2003 as part of the celebration of
to attend the games. A street parade and float
South Africa’s rich cultural heritage and diversity,
procession by the provinces would take place
and the need to foster reconciliation and nation
before the official opening of the games. Finally
Building, as well as cultural tolerance.
orientated activities such as a fun fair and picnic would also take place during the games to
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attract communities to the games for the planed
international status such that 48 participants
four days of the games. A medal ceremony will
with their management team were honoured
take place after the results have been read out
by the DG Mr. Alec Moemi and the Deputy
and prizes awarded to the winners.
Minister Mr. Gert Oosthuizen at their send off
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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT 15 ER 20
IUM) STAD D L O M( ANE 2 TADIU , POLOKW S A B LUB OKA ER M CRICKET C T E P : E VENU LOKWANE PO AND H 0-24T
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Kids Entertainment
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Face Painting Jumping Castles Clowns Child minders available
M) TADIU S D L NE M (O 20 ADIU POLOKWA T S A UB, KAB R MO RICKET CL E T E P C E: VENU LOKWANE O P AND S -24TH
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“Hear the laughter of the kids as they play and learn”
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STREET CARNIVAL
STREET CARNIVAL INDIGENOUS GAMES FESTIVAL ROUTES 20 SEPTEMBER 2015 11H00-13H00 FROM SESHEGO TOWNSHIP TO POLOKWANE TOWN 5 R 201
M) ADIU T S D (OL E 20 DIUM OLOKWAN A T S BA ,P MOKA CKET CLUB R E T I E R C E: P VENU LOKWANE O P AND S -24TH
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ARTIST SECTION ARTISTS & TRADITIONAL GROUPS
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DIUM LD STA IUM (O D NE A A T S W BA LOK R MOKA KET CLUB, PO E T E P : VENUE NE CRIC LOKWA AND PO
Line-Up 20th September 2015 Opening Ceremony : 13H00 – 17H00 1. Colbert Mukwevho 2. Mmakgoshi 3. Portia Monique ( International Artist) 4. Saghila Semnikati 5. Bantu Soul 6. Di etla etla cultural group
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24th September 2015 Closing Ceremony : 10h00-16h00 1. Brian Bomba 2. Mopedy 3. Bakgatla cultural group 4. Xibelana
TYPES OF INDIGENOUS GAMES Iintonga This is stick fighting game where two sticks are used, a longer one for attacking and a short one for defending. Age eligibility starts from 5 upwards. Diketo Diketo is a game that tests one’s hand to eye coordination. The game is played with 10 small stones or marbles placed in a round shallow (5cm deep) hole and one hand held ghoen or bigger stone. The game can be played by both girls and boys of any age. Only two players can compete at a time. Dibeke This is a kick and run ball game pitting two teams of twelve players each against each other. Each team must have an equal representation of male and female players. The team captains have the responsibility of liaising with the match officials. Also required is a scorekeeper from each team to count team and individual player runs during the game. The teams take turns to attack and defend. A player from the defending team is deployed in a central role as a roller of the ball and players from the attacking team take turns as kickers as and when they are called out by the roller to do so. Morabaraba This is a board game played with 12 tokens (also known as “cows”) each per player (2 players’ maximum per game). To distinguish between the opposing players, their tokens must be of different shape or of different colour if the shape is the same. Three squares/ rectangles are drawn on the board such that there is an outer square containing the middle square which in turn contains the third and smallest square. The squares are then further subdivided into 24 equidistant junctions with straight lines.
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Jukskei This is a target game played by two teams of 4 each with 1 leader each. The players use skeets made of rubber, wood or other composite synthetic materials of between 300mm and 460mm in length, weighing no more than 1.8kg for seniors and 1.1kg for juniors. The aim of the game is to score points by using the skeets to hit targets placed on the field. Ncuva A board game played by teams of one to 6 players a side per game. Four rows of four circles/holes each are drawn, dug on flat ground or sculpted onto the board (total of 16 holes. A line is used to divide the board into two rows of 8 holes each. To play, each play uses 32 “cows� (tokens) made of marula fruit kernels or small stones. The stones are placed in sets of 4 in the holes for the game to start. Kgati This is a skipping rope game wherein several girls can skip the rope simultaneously or one at a time. The skipping rope should not be longer than 5m. Two players swing the rope while the other players take turns to skip accordingly. Kho Kho Two teams of 9 players each compete in this running game. The two teams take turns to be runners or chasers in the game. When the game starts, a player from the running team is nominated as the runner and one from the chasing team is selected to chase. Drie Stokkies This is running and jumping game pitting two teams of 5 players a side against each other. The game setting comprises 3 placed on the ground approximately 1m apart. Competing players line up to run and jump over the sticks, stepping only once between the sticks.
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Gala Dinner – 19th September 2015 18h00 – 21h30
Opening Ceremony – 20th September 2015 11h00 – 13h00 : Street Carnival (3km around Seshego – Ngwako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex) Opening Ceremony (Peter Mokaba Stadium (old)) 13h30 – 14h30 Artist Performance (Peter Mokaba Stadium (old)) 14h30-18h00 The Games - 21st – 23rd September 2015: Cricket Cub, Jukskei Club and Wrestling Building 09h00 – 17h30 Closing Ceremony 10h00 – 12h30 awarding of medals(Peter Mokaba Stadium) Closing ceremony (Peter Mokaba Stadium) 12h00-15h00 – Performance by artists (Peter Mokaba Stadium)
Activities Opening Ceremony Exhibitions
Arts and Crafts
Kraal School Debates
Food Stalls Artisans Crafts
Beer Gardening
Traditional Council Court
Kids Entertainment
Exhibitions
Cultural
Street Carnival
Game Codes
Closing Ceremony
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TEAM SPORTS FIXTURES 12H00
AFTERNOON
14H30
17H30
FIELD LP
A
FS
MP
B
NC
C
KZN
NW
D
BYE
WC
GP
V/S
ROUND 1
PROVINCE EC
FIELD MP
A
EC
NC
B
NW
C
GP
WC
D
BYE
KZN
FS
V/S
ROUND 2
PROVINCE LP
12
FIELD NC
A
LP
NW
B
WC
C
FS
KZN
D
BYE
GP
EC
V/S
ROUND 3
PROVINCE MP
DATE 21-Sep-15
08H30
DATE 21-Sep-15
MORNING
DATE 21-Sep-15
TIME
WC
B
KZN
C
EC
GP
D
BYE
FS
LP
FIELD
NW
WC
A
NC
KZN
B
GP
C
EC
FS
D
BYE
LP
MP
V/S
ROUND 5
PROVINCE
FIELD
WC
KZN
A
NW
GP
B
FS
C
MP
LP
D
BYE
EC
NC
V/S
ROUND 6
PROVINCE
FIELD
KZN
GP
A
WC
FS
B
LP
C
NC
EC
D
BYE
MP
NW
V/S
ROUND 7
PROVINCE
22-Sep-15
MP
DATE 22-Sep-15
A
DATE 22-Sep-15
NW
DATE
DATE 23-Sep-15
FIELD
NC
V/S
ROUND 4
PROVINCE
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KZN
EC
B
LP
C
NW
MP
D
BYE
NC
WC
Kho-Kho Morabaraba Iintonga Ncuva Jukskei Diketo
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DATE 23-Sep-15
A
* TEAM SPORTS CODES Dibeke
FIELD FS
V/S
ROUND 8
PROVINCE GP
INDEGENOUS GAMES 2015 INDIVIDUAL SPORTS PERFORMANCES SCHEDULE
21-Sep-15 PROVINCE
TIME
VENUE
GAUTENG
08:00-08:30AM
OUTER FIELD
WESTERN CAPE
08:45-09:15AM
OUTER FIELD
KWAZULU NATAL
09:30-10:00M
OUTER FIELD
FREE STATE
10:15-10:45AM
OUTER FIELD
LIMPOPO
11:00-11:45AM
OUTER FIELD
LUNCH
MPUMALANGA
14:00-14:30PM
OUTER FIELD
NORTHEN CAPE
14:45-15:15PM
OUTER FIELD
NORTH WEST
15:30-16:00PM
OUTER FIELD
EASTERN CAPE
16:15-16:45PM
OUTER FIELD
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22-Sep-15 PROVINCE
TIME
VENUE
GAUTENG
08:00-08:30AM
OUTER FIELD
WESTERN CAPE
08:45-09:15AM
OUTER FIELD
KWAZULU NATAL
09:30-10:00M
OUTER FIELD
FREE STATE
10:15-10:45AM
OUTER FIELD
LIMPOPO
11:00-11:45AM
OUTER FIELD
LUNCH
14:00-14:30PM
OUTER FIELD
MPUMALANGA
14:45-15:15PM
OUTER FIELD
NORTHEN CAPE
15:30-16:00PM
OUTER FIELD
NORTH WEST
EASTERN CAPE
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16:15-16:45PM
OUTER FIELD
23-Sep-15 PROVINCE
TIME
VENUE
GAUTENG
08:00-08:30AM
OUTER FIELD
WESTERN CAPE
08:45-09:15AM
OUTER FIELD
KWAZULU NATAL
09:30-10:00M
OUTER FIELD
FREE STATE
10:15-10:45AM
OUTER FIELD
LIMPOPO
11:00-11:45AM
OUTER FIELD
LUNCH
MPUMALANGA
14:00-14:30PM
OUTER FIELD
NORTHEN CAPE
14:45-15:15PM
OUTER FIELD
NORTH WEST
15:30-16:00PM
OUTER FIELD
EASTERN CAPE
16:15-16:45PM
OUTER FIELD
* INDIVIDUAL SPORTS Drie Stokkies Kgati
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CODE OF CONDUCT All participants will adhere to the following requirements as laid down by Sport and Recreation South Africa: • • • • • •
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Play by the rules as prescribed in the manual, respect the values and ethics as set out by the committee. Conduct yourself on and off the field, in an orderly and sportsperson’s like manner and not bring the name of Indigenous Games into disrepute. Athletes, technical officials and administrators will have to adhere to the oath read during the opening ceremony Never argue with a Referee/technical official, Officials in the administration or Provincial coordinator. If you disagree, have your responsible person approach the Official. Never interfere with or assault, or attempt to assault a spectator, another player, umpire or referee or anyone. Never dispute (other than through your captain) an umpire/ referee’s/ coordinators decision, or react in an obviously provocative or disapproving manner towards an umpire/referee/ coordinators. Treat all players, as you would like to be treated. Do not disrespect another player. No alcohol will be allowed on the playing fields, or next to the playing fields. No abusive language or intimidation will be tolerated. Anyone who breaches this code of conduct will be reported and subject to Committee’s Disciplinary code.
I have read and understand the Code of Conduct for Sport & Recreation Games and accept and abide by the requirements thereof. I ………………………………………………..........................................................……………… Signature:………………………………………............................................................................ Date:…………………........................................................……….............................................
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Oaths Athlete’s Oath “In the name of all the competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Indigenous Games respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, committing ourselves to participating without doping and without drugs in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of the Indigenous Games, the honor of our teams and the love for our country.”
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Official’s Oath “In the names of the all judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate in these Indigenous Games with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship and the Indigenous Games.”
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