2026 SASAPD National Championships
Excitement is building as the countdown begins for the 2026 Toyota SA SASAPD National Championships
Welcome to the Mbasa Qilingele Foundation — where ability meets opportunity. Founded by trailblazing athlete Mbasa Qilingele, our mission is to empower disabled youth through sports, mentorship, leadership, and community.
We support disabled youth in sport by providing access to training, equipment, and opportunities.
We equip young people with disabilities with mentorship and skills to lead, grow, and thrive independently.
We raise awareness and advocate for the rights and recognition of disabled youth in all spaces.
Mbasa Qilingele Foundation is grassroots non profit organization established in April 2021 at Gqeberha. Mbasa Qilingele Foundation was established by Mbasa who is a Disabled powerlifting athlete and who despite disability has achieved a lot through sporting events. Mbasa Qilingele Foundation’s main purpose is to provide support and aid for the youth with disabilities.
YEARS OF CARE
Stay up to date with inspiring stories, athlete highlights, community milestones, and the latest updates from the Mbasa Qilingele Foundation. From powerlifting achievements to advocacy wins — this is where we celebrate progress and share our journey.
See where we’ll be showing up, lending our voice, and making a difference — alongside others working toward a better future.
GAPS is Commonwealth Sport’s Para-sport, development and inclusion pathway programme, designed to provide Para-athletes and coaches with access to skills, knowledge, and resources that aid their personal development and training as they prepare for competition, while driving hope and motivation and building pride and a strong sense of identity amongst the Para-athletes and Coaches.
Hear from the people who stand with us — from volunteers and donors to community leaders and youth advocates. Their stories remind us that together, we’re creating a movement rooted in inclusion, empowerment, and lasting change.
Supporter
I’ve supported Mbasa since her primary school days at Cape Recife. Watching her grow into a powerful young athlete has been one of my greatest joys — she’s like a daughter to me.
Supporter
We’ve proudly supported Mbasa for over six years through our annual athlete development program. Her dedication and discipline truly reflect the spirit of ECAS.
Change doesn’t happen by chance — it happens when people come together with purpose.
When you join the movement, you become part of a growing community that believes in dignity over dependency, empowerment over pity, and action over awareness alone.
