Times Of Swaziland: LUYANDA, SELULEKO CLOSER TO BLACK BELTS LUYANDA, SELULEKO CLOSER TO BLACK BELTS ================================================================================ Melusi Mkhabela on 06/08/2024 07:45:00 MBABANE – The Eswatini Kyokushin Association (EKA) hosted a karate grassroots grading session at the SAGM Hall, over the past weekend. Sensei Sifiso Magaia expressed satisfaction with the successful grading of students from different participating schools. Notably, two karatekas from the grassroots’ grading session advanced from first green belts to second green, further enhancing their expertise in the sport. Luyanda Mabuza and Seluleko Sithole are now just two grades away from achieving their black belts. According to Sensei Sifiso, both karatekas have played a crucial role in training and supporting students, not only in their own school, but also in others. The grading session was led by Sensei Obed Magaia and Sensei Gondo, under the supervision of Shihan Amen Mayisela. Sensei Obed also highlighted that the grading session revealed the students’ thorough preparation and unveiled new talents such as John Cele, known for his promptness and accuracy in hitting his target. “We would also like to congratulate St Francis High School for being the first school Dojo to have a senior belt, through Seluleko Sithole, who has not only proven to be an excellent karate instructor, but has also inspired numerous females to excel in the sport,” revealed Sensei Obed. Sensei Sifiso Magaia also extended appreciation to the parents and teachers for their support, as well a student from Christian University who delivered a brief presentation on time management. Special thanks were also given to the sponsor of the grading session, Royston Signs, and to Nkonyane for donating sanitary towels to the girls. Results Name School Gender Rank New Rank Siphosethu Mabuza Ka-Boyce M White Red Bongisisa Masuku Ka-Boyce M White Red Bongwa Motsa MDS High M White Red Senzelwe Zondi MDS High M White Red Mbulelo Simelane MDS High M White Red Senabelo Tsabedze MDS High F White Red Loveness Maliba Msunduza Primary F White Red Khosilenhle Sibandze MDS High M White 1st Blue Sandza Vilakati Ka Boyce M White Red Mnelisi Maseko MDS High M White Red Andzile Dlamini Ka Boyce M Red 1st Blue Alexious Nkonyane Zamani Primary M Red 1st Blue Khaya Maseko Ka Boyce M Red 1st Blue Njabuliso Shoba Bahai F Red 1st Blue Nkosilenhle Sibandze MDS High M White 1st Blue Loyiswa Silenge Bahai Primary F White 1st Blue Tematini Nhlabatsi MDS High F White 1st Blue Angel Chauke MDS High F White 1st Blue Nomfanelo Dube MDS High F White 1st Blue Ntfombititile Simelane MDS High F White 1st Blue Esihle Dlamini MDS Primary F Blue 1st Yellow Sihlelelwe Lusenga MDS High F Blue 1st Yellow John Cele Ka Boyce M Red 1st Yellow Bayanda Dlamini Woodlands High M Blue 1st Yellow Tenkhosi Nsimbini John Wesley F Yellow 1st Green Nkosenhle Nkonyane Hawane High F Yellow 1st Green Seluleko Sithole St Francis F Green 2nd Green Luyanda Mabuza St Francis M Green 2nd Green