{"id":263719,"date":"2025-06-12T12:12:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/?p=263719"},"modified":"2025-06-12T12:14:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:14:40","slug":"humansdorps-akhumzi-selected-for-international-exchange-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/humansdorps-akhumzi-selected-for-international-exchange-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Humansdorp&#8217;s Akhumzi selected for international exchange programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Akhumzi Masoka (17), from Humansdorp, has been selected to participate in the prestigious rugby exchange programme with Hurstpierpoint College in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Masoka, who is a learner at Grey High School in Gqeberha, will spend over three months at the renowned UK institution as part of an initiative aimed at fostering international sporting and academic connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two other Grey High School learners selected for the exchange are Joandre van Jaarsveld (17) and Silindezihle Ntshokoma (17), both from Gqeberha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robbi Kempson, Head of Rugby at Grey High, expressed his pride in the selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We would like to congratulate Akhumzi on his selection by Grey High School Rugby Club to go on a student exchange to Hurstpierpoint College in the United Kingdom,&#8221; said Kempson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said that the reciprocity has been afforded between the two schools for young learners to engage in each other&#8217;s programmes, both scholastic and on the sporting front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exchange programme, now in its second year, will see Masoka staying at the school&#8217;s boarding house from August 24 to December 7, under the pastoral care of Fred Pierrepont, Hurstpierpoint&#8217;s Head of Rugby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kempson highlighted the developmental benefits of the programme beyond just rugby skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The impact that this experience can have on his maturity, independence, social skills and cultural awareness is invaluable,&#8221; said Kempson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The opportunity to experience life overseas as a local, rather than a tourist, will give him a more global perspective.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Masoka, who hails from Humansdorp and is currently based at Grey High&#8217;s hostel, the selection represents a dream come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I am excited about this new experience,&#8221; said Masoka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I have always dreamt about visiting a different country. 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