SHAKA
NEXT GEN
ATHLETICS
Empowering schools, athletes, coaches and federations through technology-driven athletics development across all 9 provinces.
About Shaka Next Gen
Athletics
Shaka Next Gen Athletics is a national youth sports development initiative focused on identifying, nurturing and promoting athletic talent through structured school and championship pathways.
Our platform connects schools across all 9 provinces, providing coaches and administrators with the tools they need to manage athletes from grassroots to national championship level.
Everything Athletics
Needs
A complete suite of tools built specifically for national school athletics management.
Athlete Registration
Manage athlete entries nationwide with digital profiles, performance history, and eligibility tracking.
School Management
Centralized school participation dashboard with team rosters, entry management, and results.
Heat Generation
Automatic lane assignments based on seeding times. Generate heats and finals draws instantly.
Live Results
Instant competition updates broadcast to athletes, coaches, and spectators in real time.
National Rankings
School and athlete rankings updated after every competition.
Talent Identification
Track emerging talent with performance benchmarks and provincial scouting tools.
Athletics Development
Pathways
From school leagues to the national stage — a complete development ecosystem.
School Athletics
Structured intra-school competitions and league formats across all age groups and disciplines.
Development Camps
Elite coaching clinics and talent development camps run by certified national coaches.
Provincial Championships
Qualifying events representing all 9 South African provinces feeding into nationals.
National Championships
The pinnacle of school athletics — where provincial champions compete for national glory.
Coach Development
SASCOC-aligned coaching certification programs from Level 1 through to High Performance.
Talent Identification
Data-driven scouting system identifying potential elite athletes from grassroots level.
National
Standings
| Rank | School | Points |
|---|---|---|
1 | Pretoria Boys High | 2,840 |
2 | Pinelands High School | 2,710 |
3 | Kearsney College | 2,590 |
4 | Westville Boys' High | 2,440 |
5 | Grey College | 2,380 |
6 | Affies | 2,290 |
7 | Boland Landbou | 2,180 |
8 | Stirling High School | 2,050 |
Championship
Pathway
From school qualifiers to national glory — follow the complete 2026 season journey.
School Qualifiers
Intra-school and inter-house competitions determine school representatives for district level.
District Championships
Schools compete at district level. Top performers qualify for provincial championships.
Provincial Championships
All 9 provinces hold their championship meets. Provincial records are contested.
National Championships
Provincial champions converge for the ultimate school athletics showdown. National records on the line.
Voices of the
Movement
SSNAS transformed how we manage our school athletics program. Our athletes now have digital profiles that follow them through every competition level.
Join the Shaka Next Gen
Athletics Movement
Whether you are a school, athlete, coach, or sponsor — there is a place for you in South Africa's premier athletics development system.
Contact
Our Team
Ready to bring your school into the national athletics system? Get in touch with our team and we'll guide you through the registration process.