Esports Indaba 2024. The gaming world was recently shaken to its core. The JSE-listed independent school group Curro Holdings hosted its annual Curro E-sports Indaba 2024. Against the backdrop of NWU Potchefstroom’s campus, the whirlwind three-day event saw 120 participants. They were ranging from sharp-minded coaches and visionary school leaders to Esports fanatics. They dove headfirst into an electrifying journey that left no pixel unturned.

Partnering up with Acer for Education and teaming up with industry titans like ACGL, Curro brought together a lineup bursting at the seams with immersive workshops and stellar keynote addresses. From the mind-bending realms of Minecraft Education, curated by the brilliant Stephen Reid, to the adrenaline-fueled hands-on workshops by the African Cyber Gaming League (ACGL), diving deep into the strategies of Rocket League and Valorant, the indaba was also a rollercoaster ride through the heart of Esports innovation.

Julia ‘Bish’ Robson

Other presenters included Glenn du Toit. He is the country manager of Acer Africa who delved into the harmonious relationship between AI and education, painting a vibrant picture of a future where gaming and learning intertwine seamlessly. Influencer and luminary player Julia ‘Bish’ Robson also regaled the audience with her spellbinding eSports journey. Nick Holden, the co-owner of ACGL cast his gaze towards the horizon of South African eSports, unveiling a tapestry ripe with potential for talent and ambition.

Curro is one of the first school groups in South Africa to establish eSports. It forms part of their value offering after witnessing the popularity of virtual sports during the pandemic. Since then, they have quickly fostered a name for themselves in the Esports community. They have also launched their own secure Esports gaming platform and even triumphing at International Minecraft matches.