About Ubumbo
IKHAYA LABAHLALI
Where it all began
Ubumbo was founded in 2002 by UCT medical student Qhama Cossie as an internal rugby league created to help black and minority players feel more connected and included within the UCT rugby community.
By 2004, Ubumbo had evolved into a feeder club within UCT Rugby, providing players with opportunities for game time, development and a platform to showcase their talent. At the same time, Ubumbo became actively involved in youth rugby development, coaching boys and girls from under-11 to under-16 level in Nyanga.
Growing the next generation
n 2008, the first Ubumbo Festival was launched. The festival brought together rugby clubs from township and rural communities, giving young players the opportunity to showcase their talent in a different environment while celebrating the camaraderie, sportsmanship and brotherhood that rugby creates.
Central to Ubumbo’s identity has always been gwijo — the traditional singing that fills practices, changing rooms, matches and celebrations. It is more than music; it represents the spirit, unity and belonging at the heart of Ubumbo.
The sound of Ubumbo
The name Ubumbo means to shape or come together. Over the years, rugby has brought people together, shaped futures and created a community built on friendship, opportunity and ubuntu.
Today, Ubumbo continues to provide a platform for those who need it most — through rugby, through song, and through a commitment to developing people and communities.
The Ubumbo Pillars
Ubumbo Experience
Ubumbo Experience offers unique gatherings that bring a renewed sense of optimism underscored by unifying chants of the ever-growing gwijo phenomenon. A country once divided – united by song, dance, sport, spirit and the rise of leaders that epitomise the essence of Ubuntu.
Ubumbo Legends Forum
Our Legends Forum connects past players with sports enthusiasts from all walks of life in a relaxed setting that encourages knowledge-sharing and networking. This way, we can create a more enabling environment for upcoming talent, guiding them not only in sports but through their academic and corporate journeys with a winning mindset for all-round success.
Ubumbo Sports
From humble beginnings, Ubumbo Sports has transitioned into a vehicle that is used to identify and empower sporting talent across the country. We uplift sportsmen and women in schools and communities through activities in various sporting codes with coaching, competitive events and recognition by way of awards and prizes for outstanding performance throughout the year.
Every contribution can enrich lives and
bring humanity to others.
- Bank: First National Bank
- Name: Ubumbo Club
- Account type: Cheque
- Account Number: 62806185410
- Branch Code: 250655
- Reference: Full Name
- UBUMBO NPO Registration No: 147-780
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a smile on your face.