Swallows legend Mpondo grateful for 12th Man programme
Lucas Radebe heads campaign to assist former players to acquire new skills so they can survive after retirement
Many professional footballers fall on hard times at the end of their careers, but sports betting company Betway has introduced the groundbreaking 12th Man programme to empower them with much-needed skills to be employable or run their own businesses. One of the beneficiaries of the programme launched two months ago is Moroka Swallows legend Andries “Chaka Chaka” Mpondo, who said the initiative has exposed him to a totally new world beyond the game. “Being a part of this programme has opened my eyes to the endless opportunities that exist out there‚” said Mpondo. “This is really an exciting journey of learning that we have embarked on and I am looking forward to acquiring even more skills in the next few months.” Spearheaded by the former Bafana Bafana and Leeds United captain Lucas Radebe‚ the campaign has imparted invaluable skills to the former players to make a meaningful difference in their communities and it continues with a two-day session this week. “This will be another i...
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