Young athletes from Ermelo English Primary School (EEPS) delivered an outstanding performance at the recent regional athletics meet, proving their dedication and skill on the track. Competing against strong contenders at Laerskool Marietjie Van Niekerk on 30 January 2025, they brought home an impressive 59 medals—27 gold, 17 silver, and 15 bronze.
Medal achievements by age group
U/7 (Under 7)
• Nkosi Ugo – Gold (60m, 80m), Silver (400m)
• Shabalala Sandile – Gold (400m)
• Gama Sinazo – Gold (400m, 60m)
• Nhlapo Minenhle – Silver (80m)
• Nhlabathi Nkosazana – Silver (400m), Bronze (80m)
U/8 (Under 8)
• Mabuza Siyanda – Gold (400m), Bronze (60m, 80m)
• Thomo Tsepang – Silver (60m)
• Maziwanhangu Isabella – Bronze (80m)
U/9 (Under 9)
• Masilela Lethokuhle – Gold (60m, 80m)
• Jele Mpilonhle – Silver (60m)
• Maseko Ziyanda – Gold (60m, 80m), Bronze (600m)
U/10 (Under 10)
• Zimu Mpilenhle – Gold (70m hurdles), Silver (80m, 100m)
• Phenyane Yamikani – Silver (70m hurdles), Bronze (80m, 100m)
• Phongoma Khumo – Gold (80m, 100m)
• Moloi Lesego – Gold (70m hurdles), Bronze (100m)
• Mavimbela Siphumelele – Bronze (1200m)
U/11 (Under 11)
• Motaung Lebohang – Silver (80m, 100m)
• Nkosi Thando – Bronze (100m)
• Mkwanazi Sanele – Gold (1200m)
• Nsibande Lubanzi – Silver (1200m)
• Collins Shaun – Bronze (1200m)
• Vilakazi Amahle – Gold (70m hurdles), Silver (80m, 100m)
• Dladla Uliltha – Gold (80m, 100m)
U/12 (Under 12)
• Msibi Bandile – Gold (75m hurdles), Bronze (150m hurdles)
• Mango Fisokuhle – Gold (75m hurdles, 150m, 100m)
• Nqotheni Abelwe – Bronze (150m, 100m)
• Mabhena Musa – Gold (1200m)
• Twhala Uma – Gold (150m), Silver (150m hurdles), Bronze (75m hurdles, 100m)
U/13 (Under 13)
• Zwane Lonwabo – Bronze (100m)
• Vilane Mpilenhle – Bronze (800m)
• Zwane Alwande – Gold (200m hurdles), Silver (1500m)
• Lupini Jeliel – Gold (200m), Silver (200m hurdles), Bronze (100m)
• Mkhaliphi Lethu – Gold (200m hurdles, 75m hurdles), Silver (100m)
• Mashinini Lethu – Gold (1500m), Silver (800m)
A Celebration of Excellence
EEPS takes great pride in its athletes for their dedication, hard work, and outstanding achievements. Their determination and sportsmanship serve as an inspiration to their peers and the community.
Well done to all participants!