Sunday, 9 December 2007 saw the launch of the new Amakhosi Supporters Club Membership cards and successful opening of the first Amakhosi Supporters Club Centre at Dlamini Sports Complex, Soweto. J.A.K.E Productions were the event’s company that took part in this historical event, the J.A.K.E. team worked closely with Model Citizen in making sure that Kaizer Chiefs Supporters signed up for their membership.

The Amakhosi Faithful attended in their numbers as they signed up for the lucrative and much sought after membership cards. The family atmosphere showcased by the organizers for those who attended, demonstrated the true value of the brand as small children, youth middle aged and elderly Supporters made their stamp as card carrying members.

The Launch at Dlamini Sports Complex was the first to take place for Amakhosi Supporters Club, and over the next 12 to 18 months other centres will be opened around the country for Supporters to purchase membership, official merchandise at discounted rates, and have access to their beloved Kaizer Chiefs brand! These centres will provide Supporters Club Branches and Memebers with a meeting point for travel to games, and place to occasionally watch games on a big screen. On the day, Gold, Silver, Youth and Kids membership sold well while other Supporters read up on the various benefits for the different tiers of membership. Kaizer Chiefs painted Dlamini Gold and Black as Supporters attended in their favorite colors as they shared in the story that is History, our History!

Amakhosi Supporters know when they attend a Kaizer Chiefs event that the best entertainment in the business will always be showcased. The J.A.K.E. Events Department organized very exciting entertainment from Nhlanhla Nciza, Prokid, Brickz, Solly Moholo, and the Kaizer Chiefs Choir. The Kaizer Chiefs Legends, Captained by Sputla Mogale, defeated the Kaizer Chiefs Celebrity Team 3-2, and Legendary Players like Shakes Kungoane dazzled the crowd with play that has made him most popular as he shoe-shined and dribbled around Celebrity names like Tsepho Maseko, Zuluboy, Hawk Makepula and many others. The Kaizer Chiefs U15, Coached by Kaizer Chiefs Legend, Nstie Maphike, played a 1-0 win over the Dhlamini 11. Skydivers from Arial FX descended from the Soweto sky amidst yellow colored smoke as Soweto was treated to a truly golden experience on the day. MC’s Papi Moloi (YFM) and Meshack Mavuso also played their role and did well to invite Supporters to be a part of the experience as they kept the crowd informed and entertained.

Amakhosi Supporters Club Membership categories include:

- Kids Membership
- Classic Membership
- Youth Membership
- Silver Membership
- Gold Membership

Kaizer Chiefs’ youngest card carrying member is 5-month old Khanyi Baloyi who attended the Launch with her Grandmother clad in Amakhosi baby gear to show her support!

Amakhosi Supporters Club Sponsors, Benefit Partners and Exhibitors

Vodacom, Kaizer Chiefs Main Sponsor, made a monetary contribution to the Launch, which helped make the event a huge success.

Benefit Partners that were exhibitors in the Main Hall and Field 2 included CURRO Collage, Umsobomvu Youth Fund (UYF), Black Like Me, Sakhumuzi, Tracker, Hollard, Hirsches, Global Wrapps, Clearvision, and Doves. All Benefit Partners for the various tiers played their part on the day as Supporters were enticed to purchase membership based on the benefits and status of the membership card. Kaizer Chiefs would like to thank all Benefit Partners and Exhibitors as we ‘Welcome them to the Family!’

J.A.K.E. Productions would like to thank all participants and card carrying members who signed up on Sunday. Thank you to Kaizer Chiefs for the opportunity to be a part of history. Thank you to Tracy ‘Rain Queen’ Williams and her Team form Model Citizen, Nhlanhla Sithole (Dlamini Centre Manager), Emmanuel Khumalo (ASC Retail Manager) and his Team, Kaizer Chiefs Security, Vodacom, benefit partners and working teams.

To those who were not at the Launch on Sunday, you must make your mark and sign up at the Centre which is opened form Monday-Saturday 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday form 10:00 to 14:00.

Supporters are urged to make the Centre theirs, please remember all Kaizer Chiefs Family Values and the Amakhosi Supporters Club Code of Conduct as you take up Membership in the New Amakhosi Supporters Club!

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