Big Ideas x Pitches for Peace

Pitches for Peace is a project established by Uthando and James Fernie in 2026 to address the lack of access to sports facilities in underprivileged communities around Cape Town. They build 5-a-Side footbal pitches which is made of recycled turf, plastic and tyres, which reduces waste while creating safe spaces for children to play. They provide youth with a positive environment to spend their time, helping steer them away from violence and gang activity. Overall, the project meaningfully combines sport, community development and environmental sustainability.

Big Ideas is a transdisciplinary Grade 9 programme at Bishops Diocesan College focused on project-based learning over two terms. Students identify social and societal challenges and explore practical ways to address them. A key aim is to broaden our understanding of structural inequalities in South Africa, particularly where sometimes our own experiences may be removed from these realities. Over the years, students have visited communities including Delft, Langa, Masiphumelele and Bonnievale, meeting organisations worki...