Address:X450, Khalipha Crescent, Site B, Khayelitsha, Capetown, South Africa
email:defyingtheoddssouthafrica@gmail.com phone:+2761 627 8400 +27745215579
George Butau the Founder /Director of the project won the Western Western Cape Province Sports Community Builder of the year 2024, also awarded Certificate of appreciation from FIDE in 2024.
A delegation from FIDE led by the FIDE Deputy Chair of Management Board Dana Reizniece - Ozola also visited the project in 2024 and presented the Certificate of Appreciation to George Butau for his outstanding contribution to promoting chess in underprivileged areas of South Africa. Photos of the project can be seen by clicking on link here.
Defying The Odds South Africa is now comprised of the following:
George Butau Founder /Director
Mamela Constance Mrwetyana Programs Coordinator /Finance
Siviwe Krengo-Security Administrator
Claudia-Marie Butau Secretary
Maxwell Joe Coach/Events Planner
We also currently training a group of volunteers who will also assist us in various capacities.
