Curro Klerksdorp learner leads the pack in Mind Sports South Africa

Saudah Bhaimia, a matric learner, leads the pack

For the first time in the history of Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) a female has climbed to the top of the rankings for the Morabaraba game title.

Having won MSSA's 2020 South African National Championships and taking the Individual Honours for Morabaraba, Saudah has now entrenched herself as the person in South Africa to beat.

Saudah has, in her short gaming career, left an indelible mark on the South African gaming community having finished in the medals of every championship in which she has played, as follows:
• 1st 2020 SA National Championships
• 1st 2019 SA National Championships
• 1st 2019 North West Championships
• 1st 2018 SA National Championships
• 2nd 2018 North West Championships
Due to Saudah's exceptional standard of play, Saudah has been awarded with the following awards:
• 2020 - SA National Federation Colours (Honours)
• 2020 - Boardgamer of the Year
• 2020 - Battle Honours - Morabaraba
• 2019 - SA National Federation Colours (re-award)
• 2019 - Battle Honours - Morabaraba
• 2019 - North West Provincial Colours (re-award)
• 2018 - SA National Federation Colours
• 2018 - North West Provincial Colours
• 2018 - Sportsmanship Trophy

The rankings for Morabaraba going into 2021 are as follows:

Pos Name of Player year Club Points
1 Saudah Bhaimia 20 Curro Klerksdorp 172.5