Far too many kids in the Eastern Cape are born into challenging circumstances that place them in a very disadvantaged position. Jono Kruger has made it his personal mission to support a cause that inspires them to learn, play, and gain the skills and motivation needed for success.
Mdantsane, South Africa (29 May 2025) – A significant percentage of youngsters in the Eastern Cape achieve poor results in language and mathematics, do not have access to sports equipment and have experienced some form of trauma or abuse.
It is this alarming and unfair reality, which threatens the potential and prosperity of many youth in a single province, that has inspired Jono Kruger to not only co-found Edu-Sport in East London but also support the cause in just about every way possible.
Edu-Sport is a youth empowerment organisation that provides education and sport to those who need it most. Through its Cubs Rugby Learning Academy, it provides educational and sporting opportunities to young children in the Mdantsane community of the Eastern Cape.
The academy’s primary goal is to provide a hub of excellence to children who could never afford the experience.
The Cub’s programme, in particular, is designed to ensure that the challenges these children face are addressed early on in their lives, while providing opportunities and a safe space for children to learn, play and grow.
To further fuel the initiative’s reach and impact, Jono will be running the ultimate human race, the Comrades Marathon, to raise critical funds for this life-changing work.
“We see Cubs players developing the passion, skills, knowledge, and motivation to become successful adults.
“Funds raised will contribute to the education, coaching and nutrition of the Cubs participants,” Jono says.
Every step Jono takes from the moment that the starting pistol goes off will be for the future generation.
Pledges or donations can be made on Jono’s crowdfunding campaign on Sport for Lives.
Sources: Sport for Lives | Edu-Sport
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