Be brave because you will earn hate, Mama Beka Ntsanwisi warns man who donated kit to his home’s women’s team

The Village Voice

Mama Beka Ntsanwisi with her right hand person Julia Mudzanani at Lombard

The legendary community builder Mama Beka Ntsanwisi, the founder of world renowned grannies team has warned the local man who donated a soccer kit to the Lombard Village ladies team not to be surprised when his generosity is met with scorn and derision.

Zetro Chauke, himself also a community builder donated a soccer kit to the local ladies team.
The kit was unveiled during the event on Thursday when Mama Beka visited the Khomanani Old age club based on the village.
The event was supported by teams from all over the Collins Chabane Local Municipality.
Councillor Petunia Mahlawule, a councillor of Collins Chabane Local Council gave messages of support on behalf of the municipality representing mayor Shadrack Maluleke.
Vhembe District Contralesa chairperson Dr Gulukhulu Mathebula also urged people to return to the basics of their culture.

Zetro Chauke …gave kit to the local ladies team

Mama Beka said she visited the village at the in invitation of Zetro Chauke who wanted her to hand over the kit.


She praised him for supporting the community.
She warned him people who do good are always liked.
“You may find yourself hated for doing good but do not be discouraged ” she told Chauke.
“When you assist the community, there are those who will hate you with passion. They wii think you are accumulating money from the government and become jealous but do not be discouraged,” she said.
Chauke was also praised by Manana Sarah Mathebula on behalf of the local ladies team, a feeder team to the local grannies team.

She also praised coaches Poska Khosa for the grannies team and Sam Muhoxi for the ladies team.
Local community leader and retired principal Mr TH Mashaba gave a motivational address.
He thanked Mama Beka for visiting the area and said it was historical.

Zetro Chauke and Mama Beka


This is despite the fact that she had in years past made an address at the Full Gospel Church led by Dr HD Makhubele in the area.

Other dignitaries included ward councillor Cynthia Chabangu Manganyi, Collins Chabane Chabane chief whip Eric Baloyi and pastor Gavaza Baloyi from Malamulele township.

Mama Beka and the man known as W. He is Mr Pfukani from Govhu
Mama Beka and the man known as W. He is Mr Pfukani from Govhu

Local traditional leader George Muhoxi welcomed everybody in his area on behalf of the M’tititi tatadidional council.

The grannies from Lombard benefited a lot from the visit. Ma Beka who was accompanied by the leadership of Tivanani Burial Society announced that the company will assist the local grannies with transport.

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