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In a class of her own.
Kath CossiKath receiving her official accreditationKath (behind the gamers) refereeingAt the recent IeSF National Qualifiers held by CBDEL in August, in Brazil, Kath Cossi refereed the entire...
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IeSF ranks MSSA 5th for administration
IeSF have just sent out their rankings of federations in terms of good governance and administration.According to such rankings, South Africa's MSSA is ranked fifth in the world.However, MSSA's...
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Rumour has it...
Simphiwe Maphumulo playing a game of MorabarabaWith MSSA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) fast approaching, it is clear that there are a number of people willing to stand for positions to make MSSA even...
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SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS - 2016
It is once again time for the Old Edwardian Society to honour its sportsmen and women who have achieved over the past 12 months. -The function will be held on Wednesday, 16 November 2016-The year under...
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MSSA to bring out 'supporter' shirts for the 2016 eSports Team
MSSA is going to sell 'supporter' shirts to commemorate the 2016 Protea eSports Team.The shirts shall be the general 'Members shirt' with MSSA logo on the left breast.IeSF's logo for the 8th World...
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Does pride, not money, spur growth in esports?
MSSA's 2015 Protea eSports TeamAs prize money for esports (or egames) continues to rise, the question of whether it is pride or prize-money that is king in the growth of the game becomes more and more...
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May professional esports athletes play in MSSA events?
Alwyn Venter (White Rabbit Gaming) watching his teamAs seen in the article 'Does pride, not money, spur growth in esports?' which tentatively explored the link between amateurs and professionals, I...
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Tuks hangs on!
Tuks University Mind Sports Club still hangs on to its position as the number one club in the DotA 2 game title.However, it is quite encouraging to see the number of school teams that are challenging...
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There is only one... and from Oudtshoorn, nogal!
Maryke Kennard flanked by Mr Shin and Mr Byun while taking the Athlete's Oath at the 2015 World ChampionshipsNow that all the entries are in for IeSF's 8th World Championships - Jakarta, it seems as...
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MSSA elections: Colin Webster enters the race for the presidency.
Colin Webster at the IeSF's 7th World ChampionshipsHaving been a founder of Mind Sports South Africa, Colin has seen it all.From the very beginning when Mind Sports was not an accredited Sport, through...
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MSSA elections: Morizane Boyes contests the Presidency
Morizane Boyes in action at IeSF's 6th World Championships - BakuMorizane Boyes has announced that she is going to contest MSSA's presidency.Morizane first started as an athlete, but such was her...
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Should the 'Super League' for figure gaming be changed back.
Christo Steenkamp a many time Individual Battle Honours winnerIt is clear that the 'Super League' for wargames as implemented in 2006 has not worked.The 'Super League' replaced the 'Individual Battle...
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MSSA elections: One of the hardest positions on the Board
Four previous eSports Representatives: (from left to right) Johann von Backström (2006 - 2008), Dr Ryan van den Bergh (2009 - 2011), David Webster (2012 - 2013), Ryan Boyes (2014 - 2016)The eSports...
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MSSA's Management Board Awards
Back in 2009, Mind Sport South Africa (MSSA) started its Management Board Awards.The Awards were designed to recognise the contribution made by those who gave selflessly, and/or made an impact, to the...
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So, just which game do you want to play?
Every year at Mind Sports South Africa's Annual General Meeting (AGM), attention is given to which esports titles shall be played in the next year.The submissions for titles are made by the member...
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OLD EDWARDIAN WARGAMES CLUB
The Old Edwardian Wargames Club was founded in 1989. The club meets every Sunday afternoon in the Blue Room from 14H00 to 18H00 unless: 1. The meeting is on Christmas day, or 2. There is a national or...
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MSSA elections: Who may stand?
With MSSA's elections fast approaching, there are a number of Registered Players who are expressing interest in standing for positions.Already we are aware that two Registered Players (Morizane Boyes...
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MSSA elections: For how many positions may a Registered Player stand?
Board meeting in actionDemocracy is a funny thing, you need to have the support of people to vote you in. Unlike people who claim to represent the community, MSSA demands that people need to be...
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Advantages of affiliation
Console gamers in action in a MSSA eventMSSA has had number of schools and other interested people enquiring about the process and benefits associated with registering with Mind Sports South Africa...
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DotA 2 Ladder: Oakhill defeats Jeppe
Friday, 17 November 2016 saw Oakhill College do battle against Jeppe Boys in the DotA 2 ladder.At the start of the game, 'Mr Project' (Oakhill) was ranked in 17th position whereas 'WYSIWYG' (Jeppe...
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