- 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)
OUR TEAM
MEET OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
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Songezo NayoChairman
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Kudzi NzombeChief Executive Officer
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Hannelie SchoemanHead of Operations
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Diane HaydenEvents & Sponsorship Executive
Songezo Nayo
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
Favourite Quote:
Inspirational Sportsperson:
Interest/Hobbies: Sport
Sports Interests: Netball
Based In: Bloemfontein
Email: hannelie@acceleratesport.com
Mobile: 071 239 1489
Diane Hayden
Based In: Cape Town
Email: diane@acceleratesport.com
Mobile: 082 787 61549