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This was the vision of Khayamandi Boxing Academy (KBA) and it meant business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the recent school holidays three boxers from the academy represented the province at the national championships<\/span> in Limpopo. Together with their coach the three brought victory to Khayamandi\u2019s streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amahle Mthelo (13) 2023 silver medallist is now the 2024 South African gold medallist. 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