Chess
KZN chess prodigy Shreeya Mahadeo selected for international championship
Fifteen-year-old Durban chess talent Shreeya Mahadeo has been chosen to represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 8-17 November 2025. Her achievements this year include earning the Woman Regional Master title and being named Junior Female Player of the Year in KwaZulu-Natal. Despite funding hurdles, she aims to showcase South African chess prowess globally.