2015 Indigenous Games Festival Program

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

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17H30

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PROVINCE MP

DATE 21-Sep-15

08H30

DATE 21-Sep-15

MORNING

DATE 21-Sep-15

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PROVINCE

22-Sep-15

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Kho-Kho Morabaraba Iintonga Ncuva Jukskei Diketo

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DATE 23-Sep-15

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* TEAM SPORTS CODES Dibeke

FIELD FS

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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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