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M A Y w e take this opportunity o f congratu­lating Swaraj Sporting Club on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. A half century is a long time for a sports organisation espe­cially when one remembers that this period straddles the period o f apartheid. A period when economic, social and racial discrimina­tion made the survival o f organisations such as these very difficult.

Swaraj Sporting Club have, however, risen to the challenge and today they are stronger than ever. They present to us a model of a partnership between committed sports administrators and the community at large, especially the parents. W e note with pleasure how they have grown from strength to strength as they successfully implement this model.

Swaraj Sporting Club has its roots in the pre-Group Areas Act era. The club was

= Bluebells United FCestablished in Jeppe and they played their soccer on the once famous Natalspruit Sports Grounds. Today they are the proud owners of their own grounds at the Progress Sports Complex. W e are aware that they have major development programmes planned and we wish them well as they embark on this important project. Once again they are setting an example for others to follow.

Swaraj Sporting Club have survived because there has been a willingness by members to continue their proud tradition. The cycle of player to official has been maintained thus ensuring continuity. W e applaud the efforts of all those who have contributed to the proud tradition that is Swaraj Sporting Club.

Cheers! to another 50 years.A lan M oonsam y

I EXTEND my heartiest congratulations to Swaraj Sporting Club on the occasion o f its 50th anniversary.

50 years is a long time in the history of any organisation or club and having reached this milestone Swaraj Sporting Club can be truly proud o f creating the kind of environ­ment for our youngsters which is conducive not only to their good health and physical development but also in instilling sound social and moral values which will make them better citizens o f our nascent democ­racy.

I’m sure that the past players of Swaraj Sporting recall their glorious days and this commemorative brochure will rekindle the thrill o f participation as they reminisce about ‘the good old days’ .

Sport can be regarded as one of the great ‘levellers’ . Irrespective o f your status in

Nirvana Secondary Schoollife you meet your competition on the sportsfield as an equal. Sport, therefore, transcends all prejudices. It helps to cultivate a spirit of comradeship, trust, respect and honour.

Our youngsters have the opportunity today to make the national team, and this achievement can only be attained by dedica­tion and commitment.

I conclude with the words of the great Indian sportsman Ranjit Singh:

“O Powers, make us to observe and keep the rules of the game. Help us neither to offer nor to welcome cheap praise. Give us always to be good comrades. Help us to win if we may, but and this, O Powers especially if we may not win iViake us good losers” .

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Under 7Manager: Mahesh Ukabhai Season; 1994-1995Back Row - (L to R) Manoj Kara, Yasecn Ebrahim, Rushil Naran, Prashant Vala, Trushil Budhia, Nalin Nathoo Middle Row - Pravcer Parbhoo, Nacem Gardee, Nisham Dulabh, Ayesh Parbhoo, Prakash Goolab, Jaynesh Sukha front Row - Pravesh DuUabh, Meelan Lalla, Henial A. Kana, Kishen Bhowan, Rishaan Govind

Under 15Standing - (L to R) - Ebrahim Farista (Coach), Shailcsh Ravjce, Ajay LcJla, Julian Padayachee, Ancsh Natho, Avinash Leila eind Ravindra LeiUa (Manager)Middle Row - Bipin Gopal, Atish Lalla, Tileik Soma eind Mitesh NathooFront Row - Bhavesh Daya, Menil Roujee, Amit Nathoo, Ajay Bhowein and Sunil ChiniaAbsent - Jayesh Bhana eind Vikash Bharath

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PRESENT SENIORSS tand ing - (L to R ) Anand Daya, Dr Natvar Bhowan, Dr Pradeep Gopal, Jaikisan Daya, Dr Rasik Gopal, Harish Bhowan, Mahesh Sooka, Mahon Manga, Satish NathooS it t in g - Visva Chetty, Dr Goolab Lala, Thiraj Bhowan, Amrit Nathoo, Neela Nathoo, Mahesh Uka Chandrakant Parsotham, Ramesh Morar, Ravindra Lala

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Bellevue FCS A LU TA T IO N S and congratulations to the Swaraj Sporting FC on the occasion o f the celebration o f providing football for fifty years to its members.

Take a bow, the officials and players of such a strong club.

It is indeed a privilege and honour for Bellevue to have been in\nted to say a few words on this occasion o f your golden jubilee celebrations.

50 years! What a significant achieve­ment. It is a tribute to the pioneers who laid the foundation and all the officials and players who have contributed to the success of your club.

Our footballers, young as well as experi­enced have the ability to match the best. Why, then do w e produce few really out­standing players?

One o f the reasons could be the lack of organised coaching, another, the lack of adequate training facilities.

The answer, however, probably goes

much deeper - a lack of dedication, applica­tion and commitment.

Your club, like Bellevue, has tons of juniors under its wing. These juniors all come with built-in stamina and strength and a small percentage o f skills, but the rest must be developed by those people that have dedicated themselves to the game.

Time must be made available for these juniors to be coached and prepared for football in general and a well disciplined lifestyle in particular.

In those days o f football, great person­alities were produced by the game, so why not utilise the new resources to produce a much better person.

The associations and football clinics only offer a small percentage o f activity, the rest must come from your senior manpower to nurture the juniors.

W e toast to your future and pray to see your club grow from strength to strength.

Congratulations and best wishes to all players, officials and supporters o f Swaraj Sporting FC on attaining your 50th year of existence. It is indeed a milestone in any organisation’s history, especially when one considers that some professional clubs cannot boast such an achievement.

Your club has been at the forefront of football for many a year. More recently, your contribution towards the upliftment and development o f junior football is indeed appreciated. Swaraj Sporting FC has be­come a perfect role model in terms of its good administration, hosting o f coaching clinics and the high standard of acceptable

Fordsburg United FCconduct on the field.

It is remarkable to note that your con­cern for football extends beyond your own club to improving the local association in its entirety.

It is our fervent wish that the proud traditions and the rich heritage o f Swaraj Sporting built ardently throughout the years remain the hallmark o f all its future endeavours. May every candle lit on your 50th anniversary assist in overcoming the darkness that enshrouds the state of football presently.

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HONORARYi LIFE MEMBERSTHIRAJ was bom in Jeppestown, and at an early age followed in the family tradition in his association with the club. He steirted playing soccer eind cricket in the streets of Jeppestown.

He attended the Gold Street Primary School where he excelled in athletics. He then went on to attend the William Hills High School in Benoni.

He was a regular member of Swaraj Sporting Club and was a formidable defender. His dedication and lead­ership qualities was soon realised and he served as captain for a few seasons.

Upon his retirement from active soccer, he however contin­ued his association with the club, and managed one of the senior teams.

Thiraj was one of the members instrumented in the revived of the club in 1989, thereby promoting junior soccer. He took an active role in edl aspects of administration.During this period he served as a delegate to the association meetings.

He firmly believes that what you get out of sports, is what you must put back into sports at a later stage. Thiraj infact, has done this and much more.

He was elected as treasurer of Swaraj

LIKE many other players, Narendra was also brought up playing soccer and cricket in the streets of Jeppe, which was the basis of his development as a sportsman. He attended the Gold Street Primary School, and then went on to the Nirvana High School, where he represented the Transvaal High Schools in cricket. H e was manager of the under-10 team in 1993 and 1994.

H e is married to Prashila and they have three children Kamlesh,Rohit and Bhavika.

Thiraj BhowanSporting Club in 1975. Thiraj has diligently carried out these duties and has served in this post for a continous period of 21 years. He now holds an astonishing record of being the longest serving active administrator in the history of Swaraj Sporting Club.

The financial affairs of the club are in extremely capable hands. His attention to detail is widely known and is something to be marvelled at.

He cilso plays an active role in the administration of Azad Cricket Club, and has served as assistant treasurer from 1977 to the present moment. In addition to this, he edso looks after the financied affairs of the Develop­ment Fund which was set up in 1993.

Presently he is chief accourh tant of Munich Reinsurance Company of Africa Limited. He is married to Leela who actively assists wherever and whenever possible. They have three chil­

dren, A jay, Pravesh and Bavika. This whole soccer loving family have been an integred part of Swaraj Sporting Club since it’s revived.Infact Pravesh was only 4 years old when he started playing soccer and Bavika has been gracing the soccer fields since the age of twoyears.

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BETTER known to friends as Jakes, and like most other club members was born in Jeppe. H e attended the Gold Street Primary School. H e began playing soccer for Young Eagles at a very early age at the Natalspruit Sports Grounds. H e was captain o f a team in the early part of his career.

A fter moving to Lenasia in 1967, he continued playing soccer for the club and was still an active member when the club affiliated to the Lenasia Football Association.

Unfortunately, due to a knee injury, he Was forced out o f active soccer at the tender age o f 19. However, due to his loyalty and dedication towards the club, and his love for the game, he became actively involved in the management and coaching of the jun-

Jaikishan Magan Dayalors.

H e was also a delegate to the Lenasia Football Association and to the referees

meetings. As his injured knee improved a little, Jakes again took to the soccer fields, but this time as a referee.

H e was truly one of the more competent referees gracing the fields o f Lenasia. H e has been an executive member o f the club for many years and his active membership is over three decades.

Jakes is married to Sasikala and they have three children, Jateen, Anish and Pranita.

Presently, he is manager of a national company based in Sandton and has a di­ploma in Business Management.

Kanoo KalidasKa n o o Kalidas was bom in India, and came to South Africa at an early age. H e attended the Gold Street Primary School.However, due to family circum­stances, he had to leave school at a very young age.

H e joined Jeppe Eagles in the early 1950 ’s and continued as player and administrator until 1973.

Transport was always a prob­lem in the early days, and Kanoo unselfishly made his car available to the players.

When Jeppe Eagles changed it’s name to Swaraj Sporting Club, he again made himself avculable as a delegate to the Lenasia Football Association meetings.

H e also captained the team for a few years, and was vice­captain as well.

Then, due to business pressure, he was forced to teike a less active part in the club, but

never lost interest in the activities o f the club.

Collection Number: AG3403 Collection Name: Non-racial Sports History Project, Transvaal

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