Zimbabwe: Parents of Stranded SA Team Players in Zimbabwe Demand Accountability From Chess SA

South African youth players and their parents were left stranded in Zimbabwe at the African Youth Chess Championship after Chess South Africa failed to pay their accommodation fees on time. Many were left scrambling for rooms, with some spending the night on couches, or being shuffled between hotels, disrupting routines and preparation for the high-level tournament.

On Saturday 6 December 2025, 76 South Africans were boarding their flights to Harare, Zimbabwe, to take part in the prestigious…