{"id":21353,"date":"2024-03-31T12:00:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T10:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/?p=21353"},"modified":"2024-04-07T10:30:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-07T08:30:05","slug":"school-sports-festivals-reinforces-commitment-to-youth-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/blog\/2024\/03\/31\/school-sports-festivals-reinforces-commitment-to-youth-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"School Sports Festivals reinforces commitment to youth excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Standard Bank, Africa&#8217;s largest bank by assets and a longstanding supporter of youth development, is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with the School Sports Festivals.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The bank has passionately supported the festivals, usually linked to the upcoming Easter holidays, since 2012. The eagerly awaited School Sports Festivals, set to take place at 10 schools nationwide from February to December, promises to be a showcase of exceptional talent across various sporting disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>The bank will create a warm, family-centric atmosphere at the festivals, inviting families and communities to rally behind the young participants. \u201cAt Standard Bank, our mission to drive Africa\u2019s growth goes hand in hand with our resolve to contribute to youth development,\u201d says Tshiamo Molanda, Standard Bank Head of Youth and Mass Clients.<br \/>\n\u201cWe are filled with anticipation for this year&#8217;s School Sports Festivals,\u201d Molanda adds. \u201cIt is our honour to support these incredible young athletes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.standardbank.co.za\/southafrica\/personal\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard Bank<\/a> is well known for engaging with clients and supporting communities through cultural events, inclusive of its other partnerships such as the National Arts Festival, Joy of Jazz and the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Standard Bank, Africa&#8217;s largest bank by assets and a longstanding supporter of youth development, is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with the School Sports Festivals. 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