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About us

A team built in Langa, for young people who refuse to sit out.

Langa Scorpions Adaptive Sports & Development started as an idea in 2025 and became a reality in January 2026. Founded by Lukhanyo Mdunyelwa, the organisation was built on the belief that disability should never be a barrier to sport. We believe in equality and that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate, grow, and thrive through sport. Today, Langa Scorpions continues to create inclusive sporting opportunities for people with disabilities and inspire the next generation of adaptive athletes.

Inclusion first

Every young person deserves a team, a coach, and a chance to compete.

Excellence with heart

We train seriously — and we celebrate every single win, big or small.

Whole-person growth

Sport is our vehicle; confidence, life skills, and community are our destination.

Pathways to more

We open doors to provincial competition, education, and employment.

Our team

Our Team

Lukhanyo Mdunyelwa — Founder & Chairperson
Lukhanyo Mdunyelwa
Founder & Chairperson
Charisma Van Eck — Secretary
Charisma Van Eck
Secretary
Ralph Reynolds — Head Coach, Men's Team (Wheelchair Basketball)
Ralph Reynolds
Head Coach, Men's Team (Wheelchair Basketball)
Rebecca Cullum — Strength & Conditioning · Head Coach, Women's Team (Wheelchair Basketball)
Rebecca Cullum
Strength & Conditioning · Head Coach, Women's Team (Wheelchair Basketball)
RW
Ralph Williams
Assistant Coach of Wheelchair Basketball
Yolanda Dlakhulu — Assistant Coach, Women's Team (Wheelchair Basketball)
Yolanda Dlakhulu
Assistant Coach, Women's Team (Wheelchair Basketball)
Lubabalo Ndzaba — Ambassador
Lubabalo Ndzaba
Ambassador