He wants to play a role in the development of sport at universities and colleges in South Africa, Africa and the world.
That is why Mr Jerry Laka, Maties Sport Director: Support Services at Stellenbosch University, didn't hesitate to indicate his willingness to serve on the 2019-2022 Confederation of University and Colleges Sports Associations (CUCSA) Executive Committee.
With 24 years' experience in sport management, he was elected as Secretary General of CUCSA.
CUCSA is made up of the national university and college sports associations of the Africa Zone VI countries, which are: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
CUCSA's main objective is to coordinate and develop sport at universities and colleges in the region and to organise the biennial CUCSA Games.
As Secretary General Mr Laka has to ensure that CUCSA functions effectively at all levels and communicates efficiently with its members.
“Now is the time to make an impact by bringing knowledge and expertise to the table. I am exposed to a variety of programmes, knowledge, management styles and diversity at Stellenbosch University which will help me in my new position," says Laka.
“We have to engage all countries to develop university and college sport and we must offer our assistance where challenges arise. Our goal is to impact the region through sport at universities and colleges. Our responsibility is to collaborate in opportunities, and to be open and willing to learn from one another. Our primary goal should be to emphasise the role that sport at universities and colleges can play in each of the CUCSA member countries.
“I'm very excited and I'm looking forward to contributing and becoming part of the bigger picture of university and college sport. We should align ourselves with the vision and mission of the country, for sport on all levels."
