{"id":18320,"date":"2024-12-03T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T08:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/?p=18320"},"modified":"2024-12-10T13:40:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T11:40:37","slug":"andisa-ntsila-inspiring-change-on-and-off-the-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2024\/12\/03\/andisa-ntsila-inspiring-change-on-and-off-the-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Andisa Ntsila: Inspiring change on and off the field"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Andisa Ntsila, one of the winners of the 2024 Get It Cover Search, made possible by Kryolan Free State, a professional rugby player who has played for teams such as the SWD Eagles, Sharks, Southern Kings, Toyota Free State Cheetahs and the Springbok A side.<\/h4>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBloemfontein has been integral in shaping my character, teaching me the value of resilience, integrity, and teamwork despite any situation I am faced with.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhile rugby has been my passion for as long as I can remember, being a father is the role that truly grounds me,\u201d says Andisa.<\/p>\n<p>He says when he is not on the field he can be found spending time with family, especially his children, as this is a source of immense joy for him. Beyond the field, he is committed to giving back to the community through the Andi Ntsila Foundation, which supports cr\u00e8ches and orphanages with essential resources.<\/p>\n<p>Andisa says his foundation focuses on youth development and career choices. The first project was helping cr\u00e8ches and orphanages with necessary supplies, ensuring that children have a better chance at a future. \u201cWitnessing the struggles of families and wanting to make a meaningful difference motivated me to take this step. The Andi Ntsila Foundation was born out of my desire to uplift children in need and shape the society for the better, inspired by my own experiences growing up and the support I received.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For him giving back is essential because it builds stronger, more connected communities. \u201cIt has taught me that success is not just about personal achievements but about how you use those achievements to make a positive impact.\u201d This belief has guided Andisa to be more empathetic and proactive in helping others and because of this his message to younger people is to never stop believing in themselves and that one\u2019s background doesn\u2019t define their future \u2013 your dedication, kindness, and perseverance do.<\/p>\n<p>On the question of how Bloemfontein helped shape who he is today, he answered: \u201cBloemfontein has been integral in shaping my character, teaching me the value of resilience, integrity, and teamwork despite any situation I am faced with.\u201d Some of his favourite spots around the city include rugby fields where he spends countless hours training, as well as local caf\u00e9s where he could relax with friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Andisa says winning the Get It Cover Search 2024 was a moment of pride and joy. It validated the hard work and dedication that he has put into both sport and his community efforts. \u201cPersonally, it\u2019s an acknowledgment of my growth beyond rugby, and professionally, it\u2019s a platform to bring more attention to the causes I\u2019m passionate about.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As Andisa\u2019s career continues to unfold he hopes to still be playing rugby at an elite level while continuing to grow his foundation\u2019s reach and impact.\u00a0\u201cI want to develop as a father and leader, finding new ways to inspire those around me. A big dream of mine is to establish a centre that combines sports training with academic support for youth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Text: Sazly Moses Photographs: Gypseenia Lion<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andisa Ntsila, one of the winners of the 2024 Get It Cover Search, made possible by Kryolan Free State, a professional rugby player who has played for teams such as the SWD Eagles, Sharks, Southern Kings, Toyota Free State Cheetahs and the Springbok A side. \u201cBloemfontein has been integral in shaping my character, teaching me [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":103,"featured_media":18460,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2320,40,20],"tags":[7377,7376,7375,3963],"class_list":{"0":"post-18320","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cover-search","8":"category-people","9":"category-personalities","10":"tag-2024-get-it-cover-search","11":"tag-andisa-ntsila","12":"tag-andisa-ntsila-inspiring-change-on-and-off-the-field","13":"tag-kryolan-free-state"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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