“I Want To Help The Less Privileged So That They Can Realise That There Is A Lot They Can Do In The World”.- Says Shabba

Siphiwe Shabalala has achieved more than most of the footballers in South Africa, he has about 88 caps for Bafana Bafana, he is playing for one of the giant teams in South Africa. He played in a world cup,Africa cup of nations.He Surely wishes to achieve more in the football side. He is not only focusing in the football as he has a foundation named Siphiwe Shabalala Foundation that aims to empower the youth by providing them with social life skills, encouraging self-development and offering education and other opportunities.

Quoted from his official website, he said: “It has been a wonderful journey for me regarding being a football player and I cannot wish for anything better than this. I love what I do and it is a dream come true for me.

“But now my dream is becoming more than just a reality. It is now my mission to give back to the community and ensure a brighter future for those after me. Football helped me to grow and learn as a person.

“I am now a business man and I have a Foundation that aims to provide the youth of South Africa with opportunities, whether it be building libraries or providing schools with sports equipment.

“I want to help the less privileged so that they can realize that there is a lot they can do in the world. They must realise that dreams do come true if you believe and work at them. I am a good example. I also grew up playing in the dusty roads of Soweto but look at me now. It is possible and with the help of those who care, together we can give the youth of South Africa a brighter future.”Concluded Shabba.