How to get involved with the Gwijo Squad

Gwijo Squad will be attending the rugby match on Saturday 16 August, as they have traditionally done over the years with any match that the Springboks play at the iconic stadium.
Gwijo Squad has secured a limited number of stadium tickets.
If you would like to join a bunch of rugby enthusiasts, friendly individuals who love showing their support for the Springboks, you can click here to book your seat to be part of the activities.

Get your green and gold attire ready as all roads lead to Emirates Airline Park.

Phambili!

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Arrival at the Bok hotel

A number of members will arrive at the hotel and begin to sing amagwijo – a tradition that goes back to high schools days when it came to big derby match weekends.

Gwijo Squad was contacted by the producers of Carte Blanche, the investigative television show, to see if they couldn’t follow the squad to the Sing-Song. The film crew arrived just before the proceedings began.

Sing-Song at the Bok hotel

The Sing-Song lasts for just over an hour, but the impact it has on the players is nothing short of positive vibes and love from the Gwijo Squad members.
As Gwijo Squad began to sing amagwijo, the captain Siya Kolisi was heading into the hotel for some downtime, but he just couldn’t stop himself from running over to the squad and joining in.
The moment he arrived, the tempo picked up and the energy was electric.

Click here to watch a video of the #GwijoSquadSingSong

Siya Kolisi thanked Gwijo Squad for putting together the sing-song. Click here to watch. 

What an incredible experience as always with the team.

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The trip

The match tickets were booked months before hand. The squad was excited on embarking on the trip.
The members got to book their spaces on the trip and the countdown started for the first trip away.

The journey

On the morning of the match, Saturday 7 August, the bus arrived bright and early to collect the excited 25 strong Gwijo Squad.
The packed lunches were packed, the overnight bags were loaded and the special Gwijo Squad merchandise had been handed over.

The self-appointed captain, Mzwandile Riba, said a motivational speech to get the trip going.

At the halfway stop, the infamous Petroport N4 Alzu, the squad got out to stretch their legs and get their voices warmed up a tad bit with some of the locals joining in.
We managed to get to the Nelspruit in the planned time, checked the members into their allocated rooms.
A quick two hours to relax, take a nap and get ready to head to the stadium.

Gwijo Squad arrives at Mbombela Stadium

All the members got onto the bus to head straight to the stadium. Gwijo Squad members were excited to watch the Springboks play live for the first time in two years (due to the Covid-19 pandemic).

As we arrived to the stadium, we made our way to our seats the usual way – in song.
The experience was completely breathtaking. The cherry onto was the South African national men’s rugby team winning against the New Zealand team.

What a match. What an atmosphere. What an experience.

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About the album
Gwijo Squad together with support from Klipdrift, released five studio-recorded tracks on music streaming platforms – Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music.

Klipdrift reached out to Gwijo Squad and offered to assist with putting together a number of tracks for the Gwijo Squad EP.
The efforts of the premium brandy brand were welcomed by the members and steps were taken to book a producer as well as a studio for a few days.

Win your share of R10,000

All you have to do in order to stand a chance to WIN is go onto your favourite music stream platform (Spotify, Apple music, YouTube music etc) and listen to the album.
Once you have heard all the songs, pick your favourite gwijo, screengrab it and head on over to Twitter.
Post the screengrab of your favourite gwijo, tag both @KlipdriftBrandy and @GwijoSquad, and use the hashtag #KlipdriftXGwijoSquad.

Terms and Conditions

• This competition runs from Tuesday 2 November to Monday 20 December 2021 on www.gwijosquad.co.za
• For a chance to participate, you will need to post a screengrab of your favourite gwijo from the Gwijo Squad EP, tag Klipdrift & Gwijo Squad using #KlipdriftXGwijoSquad.
• All entries will be checked and verified by the Gwijo Squad committee at their own discretion.
• The winners will be selected by the committee and the judge’s decision is final.
• Voting will take place from Tuesday 21 December. No other entries will be entertained after the cut-off time.
• The judge’s decision is final, and no further correspondence will be entered into.
• The prize is not negotiable, and not transferrable.
• Entrants must be 18 years old or older to qualify.
• Gwijo Squad and Klipdrift will not be held liable for entries not received for any reason whatsoever, and will not be responsible for network connectivity or hardware issues experienced while participating.
• If a winner chosen does not comply, their entry will be disqualified, and a new winner will be randomly drawn.
• In the event that a winner cannot be successfully contacted, is ineligible to accept the prize, or contravenes the terms and conditions of this competition or of Klipdrift or Gwijo Squad, the prize will be forfeit.
• Gwijo Squad & Klipdrift reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice. Any changes to the competition will be notified to participants as soon as possible by the promoter.
• Employees of Klipdrift and their immediate family and friends, are not permitted to enter the competition.
• Gwijo Squad committee members and their immediate family and friends, are not permitted to enter the competition.
• By entering this competition, a participant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
• All queries can be sent to gwijosquad@gmail.com.

Good luck!

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“Like I said at the time of the draw, to be in the same pool as Ireland and Scotland will be a massive challenge, but to win the tournament, you have to be able to beat all the teams and we will be properly tested in the pool phrases,” says Springbok coach, Jacques Nienaber.

 

With the match dates and venues confirmed, it is time for Gwijo Squad to start the preparation of attending the Rugby World Cup 2023.

The members tried to be part of the Japan edition in 2019, which saw the team they support, Springboks, lift the Webb Ellis Cup when they beat England in the final on 2 November 2019.
The preparations for the 2023 tournament have been finalised and Gwijo Squad will be heading to France in 2023 to support the Springboks in the Quarterfinal match. 

The idea of witnessing Siya lift back-to-back World Cups with the Gwijo Squad in full cry  is an opportunity I definitely won’t be missing out on, says Gwijo Squad committee member Malibuye Cossie 

There will be packages made available for the members along with payment plans for the trip of a lifetime.
The packages will include flights, accommodation and official Springbok match tickets.

The Gwijo Squad will be approaching relevant businesses seeking sponsorships to assist with some of the financials – to make the trip affordable for the members.
There are fundraising efforts that are in the pipeline as well. 

#GwijoSquadRWC2023

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In Africa, netball is the biggest female participation sport. The sport has been seen huge growth on the continent over the years.
Cape Town will be the proud host city of 16 nations for the 10-day tournament.

Netball World Cup 2023, are you ready?

Gwijo Squad is a group of sports fanatics, young and old, who are connected by the love of igwijo – traditional South African singing that is synonymous with coming-of-age celebrations, weddings, struggle and liberation movements, as well as sports events. If you have ever attended a KwaZulu-Natal netball league match, you will recognise that igwijo is synonymous with the sport.
Spectators can be heard belting out Masambe Nono, in an effort to motivate their team, through song.
Gwijo Squad, intends to bring this unique flavour of spectatorship to the world stage, and plan to do this at the Netball World Cup in 2023, on home soil, in Cape Town!

“It is an exciting time for netball right now. Our sport is growing in popularity at an unprecedented rate throughout the world,” INF President, Honourable Molly Rhone said.

The preparations for the Netball World Cup are well-underway, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Being able to support the SPAR Proteas in the stands, has been a big goal for the Gwijo Squad, as netball is one of our key sports identified (together with rugby and cricket). But due to matches not being hosted in South Africa and the pandemic also getting in the way, we can finally cement the dates and work towards showing our full support to the ladies in green and gold,” says Nande Macingwane, Gwijo Squad committee member.

Planning has started

Gwijo Squad’s plans to attend the tournament in Cape Town have started. The supporters club which is filled with sports fanatics will head to Cape Town for four days to catch the ladies in action.
The members have set up a financial saving system to give themselves enough time to raise the funds needed to be comfortably accommodated in Cape Town.
There will also be fundraising drives put in place to help raise some funds as well as approaching potential brands for sponsorships.

Gwijo Squad can’t wait to be part of this amazing experience and tick it off your bucket list – Netball World Cup 2023, in Cape Town, be ready!

Book your spot TODAY and don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime trip.

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What’s it all about?

Some people like to take a leisurely walk. Some people like to get their heart rates pumping incredibly fast. While others like a quick cycle around the neighbourhood or three.
We are saying whatever your fitness choice, be part of the Fitness with Gwijo Squad club.

What is the target?

We have started the challenge at 100km of fitness per month. Whether you cycle, run or walk it, just make sure you are having fun doing it.
The challenge starts on Monday 1 March!

How do I join?

Anyone can join. All you have to do is go onto Strava, download the app (if you don’t have it yet) and join the Fitness with Gwijo Squad club. 

We will be launching our challenges in the months to follow as we see the engagement with our members.
This will allow our members to be able to earn rewards through the app, as well as with Gwijo Squad.

Any motivation?

We love to get our members motivated, so we asked a few of our Gwijo Squad members who are part of the club to let us know how they stay motivated and what fitness means to them.

“When I workout, I feel and perform at my best in almost all aspects of my life, a clear mind all around. Not to mention how it keeps me healthy and in good shape. It’s a lifestyle you won’t regret. Try it!,” says Naledi Mdyesha

“I do it (move my body, get my heart working a bit more) to respect my body and the need for it to carry me through the years that are still to come. It’s worth it,” says Dean Thompson

“Fitness to me is proving to myself that I am capable of whatever I set my mind to and despite of everything that happens around me, I am capable of pushing myself to my limits, changing my mental attitude and smashing goals… all whilst looking and feeling good too. Go on, start with 1km a day. You got this,” says Litha Mbete

“Starting is always the hardest part, but once you’ve gotten and laced up things get waaay easier. Just try enjoy the journey, be patient and the results will come to fruition.” says Mivuyo Mjajubana

The first few weeks of Fitness with Gwijo Squad are likely to be the toughest. Be patient and take small steps to actively improve your health.
Be patient, the benefits will be worth it.

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The results from our first quiz

Too much fun was had at the first online quiz.
Over 28 teams participated and it lasted just over 2 hours. It felt like we had gone out for the evening. The banter in the comments session was unmatched!

The quiz consisted of picture rounds, sports orientated questions, a special music round as well as the popular girl and boy school trivia round.
In the end, The Olympians took top honour and won the quiz by one point to The FE Males. The Hounds and the Teddy came in a close 3rd place.
Who will be victorious at our next online quiz?

A huge thank you to our special guests who participated in our first-ever online quiz: Makhaya Ntini, Babalwa Latsha, Zintle Ndawonde, Ricky Schroeder, Gcobani Bobo and Temba Bavuma. 

Another huge thank you to the Braai Army who got involved and co-posted the quiz on their platform.

How to get involved

The online quiz will be hosted on the Gwijo Squad YouTube channel, as opposed to it being hosted on the Facebook page. This will give those that don’t have a Facebook account to participate as well.
It’s as easy as going onto the Gwijo Squad YouTube channel and playing along.

You have a week to get your team ready, brush up on that general knowledge, and get ready to take on the current winning team, The Olympians.

Let’s beat the lockdown blues, and have fun with family and friends, with a glass of pineapple beer (or something) in hand.

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Our Facebook live quiz will focus on general knowledge questions.

What to expect

You can expect to have tons of fun with your friends.
The quiz will be a great challenge for all levels and abilities. There will be sporting questions, identify the pictures and of course, a very special music round.
Brush up on your rugby, netball and cricket knowledge. There will also bonus trivia on South African girl and boy schools.

How to sign up

The quiz will be free for everyone who wants to participate and will be streamed on the Gwijo Squad Facebook page.
There will be a special score sheet supplied and only allocated team leaders, for each team, will be asked to submit it.

Score sheets will be available on the day of the quiz.

How do you form a team?

It’s super easy to form a team. All you have to do is gather your friends, start a Zoom meeting or Whatsapp call on the side, to discuss your answers as a team, but all tune onto the Facebook live stream.
It can be just yourself in a team, or you and the people you are in lockdown with at home as well. Make the right choice and get your team together sooner rather than later.
Teams will also get an opportunity to take a photo/screenshot of their team, and tweet it using #GwijoSquadOnlineQuiz 
What a vibe.

What is required?

Each team member is required to watch the live stream on Facebook to be able to hear the questions.
Absolutely no googling of answers is allowed. It just spoils the fun.

Let’s beat the lockdown blues and have fun as a family online, hopefully with a beer in hand (left hand).

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Here are the latest updates

Proposed Annual General Meeting

An AGM had been proposed to be held during the months of March/April but due to the national lockdown, it will have to be postponed to another date in the year, when it is deemed safe by the government.

Gwijo Squad get-together/braai

The committee was looking forward to hosting a classic Gwijo Squad get-together, where the family welcomes any new members, and where all the members get a chance to catch up in Gwijo Squad style.
Unfortunately, the festivities had to be put on hold due to the outbreak.
But of course, entertainment vibes won’t be scratched off the list… The plans have been placed on ice and when the time is right, the plans will be thawed and the festivities will be enjoyed.

Our events for the rest of 2020

The cricket season of 2020 was a great vibe where the Gwijo Squad not only gained a few new members but it was the Gwijo Squad’s first meet-up for 2020.
Wanderers Stadium was our wonderful summer playground, as we cheered on the Proteas in the stands as they play against England and Australia.
Our football skills were tested against the Barmy Army in a friendly encounter at Pirates Sports Club.
The committee has been working behind-the-scenes (most of February and March), getting in contact with Netball SA and stadium management for the upcoming Springbok matches.
SparProteas netball matches have postponed to possibly later in the year due to the coronavirus.
Our planning to attend the Springbok matches will continue on the sideline, with stadium management and the likes.
We will keep everyone informed once we get the ticket greenlight.

We encourage all our members to stay safe and adhere to all the necessary precautions.

Siyani thanda nonke emakhaya.

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