• ABOUT US
ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

To continually play a major role in emerging sports in South Africa & Africa. To provide our partners with meaningful ROI, innovative content and building trustworthy client relationships.

TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS

Winning Bids

  • 2023 Netball World Cup Bid
  • 2009 British & Irish Lions Tour
  • 2007 Rugby World Cup Fan Village (Paris)

New Events

  • Telkom Netball League
  • City Surf Series
  • Growthpoint SA Open (Rebrand)
  • COSAFA Cup (Relaunch)
  • SA Senior Open (Rebrand)

Rights Management

  • Tsogo Sun (2004 – Present)
  • Adcock Ingram (2008 - 2011)
  • Europcar (2007 - 2010)
  • Budget Rent-A-Car (2004 – 2006)
  • Gilbert (2004 – 2007)
  • Asics (2012 – 2014)
  • British Airways & Comair (2004 - 2010)
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OUR TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS

Songezo Nayo

Songezo Nayo

Chairman
Kudzi Nzombe

Kudzi Nzombe

Chief Executive Officer

Kudzi holds a Master’s in Law degree together with a Sports Management qualification from the University of Cape Town. He bring vast experience in sponsorship management having been the head of sponsorship prior to his current role. His responsibilities include mapping, strategizing and implementing Accelerate’s short and long term sponsorship strategies with clients and partners alike. In his free time Kudzi is actively involved with the UCT Rugby Club.

Favourite Quote: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing” – Edmund Burke

Inspirational sportsman: Roger Federer

Interests/Hobbies: Social sport, Netflix and a casual braai.

Sport Interest: Rugby, Football and Marble Racing

Based In: Cape Town

Email: kudzi@acceleratesport.com

Mobile: 073 640 2029

Hannelie Schoeman

Hannelie Schoeman

Head of Operations

Favourite Quote:

Inspirational Sportsperson:

Interest/Hobbies: Sport

Sports Interests: Netball

Based In: Bloemfontein

Email: hannelie@acceleratesport.com

Mobile: 071 239 1489

Diane Hayden

Diane Hayden

Events & Sponsorship Executive

Based In: Cape Town

Email: diane@acceleratesport.com

Mobile: 082 787 61549