Apoloisi, a keen runner, regularly jogs around Masiphumlele and Ocean View in his spare time. Recently he was part of the Academy team that played against Reddam House School at Steenberg Golf Club, and he was very, very proud to win his match. Away from the Academy, Apoloisi has a busy home life. Keen to help his mother, he makes her tea on her return from work, helps out by sweeping and washing and is quick at peeling potatoes.

A sporting all-rounder, Jason has been given a number of 'Player of the Match' awards by both the cricket and rugby teams he plays for, as well as four athletics trophies when at primary school. He would love to represent Western Cape at golf and is working hard to achieve this. Jason was lucky enough to see Pele in real life when the great football legend appeared at Newlands Stadium to play in the World 11 v African 11 match. But life does not just revolve around his sporting interests; Jason is also an accomplished artist.

Previously a Western Cape provincial badminton player, Kelly had to make the hard choice between badminton and golf. Luckily for the Academy, golf won. Studying hard and achieving great marks as she reaches the end of her school career is her number one priority at the moment. Kelly relaxes by playing golf and reading, but still regularly finds time to help her parents around the house.

Lauren is very clear: "My whole life is school and golf!" All her hard work at golf has paid off, and she has represented both the Western Cape and her school, Pinelands High School, at golf. Her long-term aim is to play golf professionally, ideally including a period in the USA at a prominent golf college. Lauren is inspired by Tiger Woods' focus and hard work at the game, which she knows she will need to emulate if she is to achieve her goals.

When not helping around the house or attending church, Llewellyn is a keen player and watcher of golf. His sporting heroes are both golfers-Ernie Els and Gary Player-and one day Llewellyn would love to see his name ranked with these great South African players.

As well as a keen golfer, Luke is an accomplished hip hop dancer. Training regularly at The Dance House in Cape Town, he is proud that he has performed at The Artscape Theatre. Aiming to attend university to study archaeology, Luke wants to ensure that he finds time in his life for both playing golf and dancing.

Lungelwa works very, very hard to achieve great marks at school as her ambition is to become a doctor. Her spare time is filled with golf, helping around the home and reading; she can often be found at the local library with her head buried in a book. However, Lungelwa does find time to relax by watching sport on television, and she was so excited to watch Siphiwe Tshabalala's awesome goal against Mexico in the first match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Born in Cape Town, Munashra has a busy life walking her dogs and helping her mum out. She either helps at home by looking after her two sisters or by working at her mum's restaurant in Noordhoek. She has served as a school prefect and is an enthusiastic public speaker. She would love to use her communication skills when older to help others and make a difference. She looks up to rugby great Francois Pienaar (who is one of the Academy's Trustees).

Mihlali is originally from Queenstown in the Eastern Cape. The youngest in his family, he helps out at home by doing shopping and running errands for his parents. Longer term he is aiming to attend university, but in the meantime, he keenly watches Orlando Pirates: a recent fantastic goal by Tlou Segolela is fresh in his mind.

Shane has a clear objective in life: he would love to become a professional golf player. He idolises Ernie Els and is keen to absorb as much as he can from watching him play. He also watches cricket player Jacques Kallis' career to learn about other sporting greats. When not playing golf, Shane also plays rugby for his school, Ocean View High School.

Simone is a conscientious student at school and recently won an award for being one of the best students in her year. When not attending church, she helps out her parents and looks after her younger sisters, as well as finding time to watch the odd movie or two. When asked about her key sporting memories, she recalls watching Lauren (a fellow Academy member) holing an amazingly long putt on the 11th at Clovelly Country Club. Simone was so happy she could share Lauren's joy in making such a great shot.

Siphosethu is an accomplished netball player and plays with the Black Aces netball club. When not playing netball or golf at the Academy, she works hard at school. She knows she must achieve good school marks as her ambition is to become a doctor or lawyer, two very tough professions. Siphosethu is most proud of winning her certificate for a maths competition. When not playing sport or studying, she enjoys watching Tiger Woods.

Siphuxolo is a busy and active student. Having been placed first in athletics at his primary school, he is very proud of the medal that he won. He is ambitious and determined; as well as achieving a low handicap, he would love to study architecture or civil engineering at university. As well as a keen golfer, Siphuxolo is learning the piano, and so much of his spare time is filled with music practice. Watching the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ gave him great footballing memories, and watching Teko Modise, the Mamelodi Sundowns player, reminds Siphuxolo why he wants to be a great sportsman too.

Steede looks up to the hugely successful South African swimmer Natalie Du Toit. He believes that she demonstrates that anything is possible if you really want it and are willing to work hard. Steede is a keen sportsman and represents his school, Fish Hoek High School, at rugby. In his spare time, he is an enthusiastic skateboarder.

Tiffinny describes herself as an 'at home girl' and likes helping around the house and reading. Longer term she would love to work in business so that she can support and look after her family. She enjoys watching golf on television, and particularly makes time to watch Ernie Els in action.

Yasseen idolises the late, great Seve Ballesteros. Yasseen himself loves playing in golf competitions and is keen to hold on to his current record of always finishing in the top 15 of every competition he has ever played in. An avid follower of motor racing, he fills his spare time reading about everything to do with cars and motor racing. And like many in the Academy, Yaseen follows football closely. He recalls watching David Beckham on the halfway line spotting the opposing goalkeeper out of position, taking a shot and scoring.

Zubair is a keen footballer and plays regularly for a Camps Bay team. Like his sporting hero David Beckham, Zubair has scored from the halfway line, a fact of which he is really proud. Aiming to become a scratch golfer, Zubair practises his golf with determination. When not playing sport himself, Zubair likes to either watch sport on television or attend sporting events. He remembers seeing a great performance from Ajax at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town.