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A Catalyst for Change

Empowering Futures Through Sport and Education. We unlock brighter futures by providing access to quality sports programs, educational resources, and health initiatives in underprivileged communities.
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Simbine Sports Festival!

Everybody is welcome at the very first Simbine Sports Festival 2025! Whether you’re an athlete ready to race or a family looking for a fun day out, this is your chance to be part of something special. All age groups, parents, and schools – we want to see you on the track! 🙌

Join Us on 4 October 2025 at Eden Glen High School, Edenvale, Gauteng, 1609

Buy your Ticket
Join the Sprints
Volunteer
Enter the Team Fun Run
Enter your own Relay Team

About Us

The Akani Simbine Foundation believes in the power of integrated support to transform young lives. We work tirelessly in underprivileged communities to provide access to the resources children need not just to dream, but to achieve. Our focus on quality sports programs builds discipline and teamwork, while accessible educational resources open doors to knowledge. Coupled with essential health initiatives, we lay a solid
foundation for confidence, well-being, and a pathway to a brighter tomorrow.

Vision

A World where every young person, regardless of circumstance, has the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential, leading healthy, active, and fulfilling lives within thriving communities.

Mission

To ignite potential and build brighter futures by providing underserved youth with transformative access to sport, education, and unwavering support.

Our Values

Care

We believe in unlocking the inherent strength within every young person, providing them with the tools, skills, and confidence to overcome challenges and shape their own success.

Community

We foster a network of care, collaboration, and collective responsibility, bringing together youth, families, volunteers, partners, and supporters to build a stronger, more hopeful future together.

Transformation

We are committed to being a catalyst for profound change, creating lasting positive impact in the lives of individuals and uplifting the communities we serve.

Our Story and Founders

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Born from Passion, Driven by Purpose

The Akani Simbine Foundation was born from a shared vision to inspire change and create opportunities for those who need them most. Founded by Akani Simbine, the fastest sprinter in South Africa and Africa, and Terisa Simbine, a nurse dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, our work is deeply personal. Akani's journey of perseverance and Terisa's passion for helping those who feel misunderstood fuel our commitment to empowering young lives and uplifting communities. Together, we use our experiences and platforms to build a legacy of hope and transformation, helping communities raise their children with love, stability, and opportunities

A Holistic Approach to Development

We tackle barriers to success by focusing on three interconnected pillars
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Sports
Providing access to coaching, equipment, and facilities that teach discipline, teamwork, and healthy habits.
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Education
Offering tutoring, access to learning materials, and support to help children excel academically.
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Health
Promoting physical and mental well-being through awareness, access to check-ups, and healthy lifestyle education.

See the Change You Enable

Your support translates directly into tangible change. We measure our success by the smiles we see, the skills we cultivate, and the futures we help build.
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Volunteer and Join the Team

The Akani Simbine Foundation’s work is powered by a community of passionate individuals and partners dedicated to making a difference. Whether through giving your time, sharing your resources, or spreading the word, there are many ways you can contribute to empowering young lives.

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Stories of Hope and Progress

Stay updated on how the Akani Simbine Foundation is making a difference in communities and the inspiring journeys of the youth we support.

Let's Build Brighter Futures Together

Have questions? Want to partner? Get in touch with the Akani Simbine Foundation team.

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