The gaming world was recently shaken to its core as JSE-listed independent school group Curro Holdings hosted its annual Curro Esports Indaba. Against the backdrop of NWU Potchefstroom’s campus, the whirlwind three-day event saw 120 participants, ranging from sharp-minded coaches and visionary school leaders to Esports fanatics, 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 a rollercoaster ride through the heart of Esports innovation.
Other presenters included Glenn du Toit, 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 regaled the audience with her spellbinding eSports journey, while 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 as 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, having launched their own secure Esports gaming platform and even triumphing at International Minecraft matches.
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