Ntataise Championship 2024

The 2024 Ntataise Championship, which ended on 31 October 2024, was an exciting journey for everyone who cares for young children!

The theme, “The Olympics: Healthy Body & Mind,” encouraged participants to promote wellness and development for young children. Throughout the championship, participants embarked on five engaging quests that involved reading, playing, and creating with young children, all with a focus on fostering healthy bodies and minds.

The competition offered a chance to win from a prize pool worth over R25,000, and many enjoyed the opportunity to take part in this rewarding experience.

Who will raise our next Olympian?

Winners

Top 10 Individuals

  1. Carla Prinsloo, Ntataise Freestate
  2. Puleng Motsoeneng, Ntataise Freestate
  3. Setsheho Sebogodi, Ntataise Freestate
  4. Andiswa Magwentshu, Realeboga-Bakubung Training and Development Agency
  5. Somaganthi Naidoo, New Beginnings
  6. Violet Pietersen, Ntataise Freestate
  7. Tseleng Mkhwanazi, ECD trainer/facilitator, Ntataise Freestate
  8. Maria Mzizi, ECD centre manager/supervisor, Education Africa
  9. Galaletsang Ngwenya, Ntataise Freestate
  10. Modjadji Rosina Masipa, Thušanang

Please note that according to the rule on “Ineligible Entries” (see below), some players listed among the top XP points users in the Ntataise APP cannot be considered for the Top 10 Champions. Their entries have been disqualified for using images taken from the internet.

Top 10 Ntataise Network Organisations

  1. Ntataise Free State, 783040 Points
  2. Education Africa, 415240 Points
  3. Thusanang Trust, 71300 Points
  4. Ntataise Lowveld, 25000 Points
  5. Ntsoanatsatsi Educare Trust, 13630 Points
  6. Royal Bafokeng Institute, 12280 Points
  7. Masakhane Trust, 11940 Points
  8. New Beginnings, 11330 Points
  9. Greater Soweto Association for ECD, 10090 Points
  10. 10.KELRU, 7740 Points

Please note that according to the rule on “Organisation Points Calculation” (see below), the organisation’s final points are different from the Organisational XP points in the Ntataise APP.

Prizes

There are four prize categories:

  1. Top Individual Players:
    • The three players who earn the most points will win money vouchers.
    • 1st place: R1,500
    • 2nd place: R1,000
    • 3rd place: R750
  2. Ntataise Network Training Organisations:
    • The individual from a Ntataise Network training organisation who earns the most points will win a laptop for their training organisation.
  3. ECD Centres:
    • The individual from an ECD Centre who earns the most points will win toys worth R5,000 for their ECD Centre.
  4. Weekly Data Prizes
    • Starting 22 August, the player with the most points earned in the previous seven days will receive two gigs of data.
  5. Random Prize Giveaways:
    • During the 2024 ECD Championship, there will be random prize giveaways. These prizes could include money vouchers or books. The giveaways will happen at different times and have their own rules. Read more.

Championship Rules

  • Championship Duration: The championship runs from August 22nd to October 31st. Ntataise reserves the right to change the end date if necessary.
  • Winner Verification: The top 10 winners in all categories will have their entries double-checked to ensure they adhere to the rules.
  • Ineligible Entries: Participants who upload pictures taken from the internet as answers to challenges will not be eligible for prizes.
  • Final Decision: Once Ntataise Trust determines the winners, the decision will be final.
  • Winner Announcement: Winners will be announced within two weeks of the championship’s final date.
  • Prize Distribution: All prizes will be distributed before the end of 2024.
  • Surprise Giveaways: Random prize giveaways, including money vouchers or books, will occur at undetermined times during the championship. Each giveaway will have its own rules, and there is no set timeline for when these giveaways will happen.
  • One Entry Per Participant: Participants may only enter the championship once.
  • Leaderboard and Points: The XP score earned during the championship will be displayed on the APP Championship 2024 Leaderboard.
  • XP Score for playing “Fun game” challenges: A maximum of 100XP will be earned for playing the ‘Fun Game’ challenges. Ntataise APP XP points will not accumulate as you increase your in-game score.
  • XP Score for pledging to “Share”: Only 100 XP points will be earned when the user pledges to tell other people caring for young children about the championship
  • Bonus Points for Organisations:
    • Only organisations that submit photographs of the placed Ntataise 2024 Championship poster will receive bonus points.
    • Organisations that pledged to submit photos will receive 2,000 points, while other organisations will receive 500 points.
  • Organisation Points Calculation: The top organisation’s points are calculated based on:
    • The total score of all championship players who selected the organisation from the organisation/team list. This score is available on the Championship 2024 Org Leaderboard.
    • 30 points for each person who starts playing in the championship. These points are added after the championship.
    • 50 points for each person who finishes the championship. These points are added after the championship.
    • All bonus points earned are added after the championship.
  • Eligibility: Participation in the 2024 Ntataise ECD Championship is open to all individuals in South Africa who care for young children. Your involvement is crucial to the success of our event.
  • Code of Conduct: Participants are expected to adhere to a code of conduct that includes respectful behaviour and good sportsmanship. Any form of cheating, harassment, or inappropriate behaviour will result in immediate disqualification.
  • Disqualification and Removal: Ntataise Trust reserves the right to remove any participants from the Ntataise App who post inappropriate content or violate the Ntataise 2024 ECD Championship rules or the website’s terms and conditions. This process is conducted fairly and transparently to maintain the integrity of the competition.
  • Data Privacy: The app’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy declarations govern data privacy. Please be aware that all submissions, including pictures, scores, and names, may be made public through the Ntataise App Feed, social media, or other publications.
  • Submission Deadlines: Participants may submit entries for any Quests or Challenges until the final day of the championship.
  • Appeals: The Ntataise official results and final points are final, and no appeals will be accepted. Various factors are taken into account, for example, bonus points earned outside of the system or disqualified entries.
  • Technical Issues: If you experience technical difficulties, please get in touch with the support team for assistance (WhatsApp number: 067 040 8497). Issues not reported to Ntataise Trust cannot be used as grounds for appeal against the final results.
  • Liability: Ntataise Trust is not liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred during the Ntataise 2024 ECD Championship.
  • Changing of content or rules: Ntataise Trust reserves the right to change the rules at any stage. Although everything was done to ensure the correctness of the content in the Championship, Ntataise Trust reserves the right to make changes if necessary.

Need Support? Have any questions?

For all other APP-related queries or technical difficulties, please:

  • Visit our APP FAQ page, or
  • contact our support WhatsApp number: 067 040 8497

We endeavour to resolve all technical issues as soon as possible.

Warm-Up Quests

We started the 2024 ECD Championship with two warm-up quests. Congratulations to the two winners, who each received an R300 voucher.

  • Mendie Hlatshwayo from team Ntataise Lowveld 🦊
  • Somaganthi Naidoo from team New Beginnings 🌻