New MSSA president discusses future of eSport in South Africa

“The biggest stumbling block in South Africa is the gamers who continue to remain outside of the structure. The only way for gamers to get what they want is to join the MSSA. It is through being part of an active community that is both informed and responsible that gamers can effectively influence the decision making process,” said Maphumulo.
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Most gamers don't want to join a mickey mouse operation ..... maybe you should drop certain draconian 'features' and be less dictatorial and more gamers may join.
 
I have to say I find the MSSA and the general competitive gaming scene in SA a joke, we have some quality players no doubt about that, but the governing body is just letting them waste away.
For example Mr Sky is def in the top 5 Dota 2 players in the country.

Anyway this clown knows nothing about gaming, as in nothing. How can you put someone in charge of the MSSA when the man has never played a game in his life, knows nothing about what gamers want or how to handle the growth of E Sports in SA.

This position should be given to someone that is part of the gaming community, someone that's been part of the competitive scene and someone that has managed/manage a pro team. We all know this will never happen though so meh, I once had a promising start to a pro gaming career but unfortunately SA wasn't and still isn't in the position to do anything about it.
 
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The Joker said:
I have to say I find the MSSA and the general competitive gaming scene in SA a joke, we have some quality players no doubt about that, but the governing body is just letting them waste away.
For example Mr Sky is def in the top 5 Dota 2 players in the country.

Anyway this clown knows nothing about gaming, as in nothing. How can you put someone in charge of the MSSA when the man has never played a game in his life, knows nothing about what gamers want or how to handle the growth of E Sports in SA.

This position should be given to someone that is part of the gaming community, someone that's been part of the competitive scene and someone that has managed/manage a pro team. We all know this will never happen though so meh, I once had a promising start to a pro gaming career but unfortunately SA wasn't and still isn't in the position to do anything about it.
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Agree and agree. Tis sad, but true. And as their nature dictates, there's no proactivity in the community from them.

This and all the controversy that shrouds this organization. I Hope they get disbanded somewhere in the future.
 
I wonder if its at all possible to start your own gaming organization, sending gamers to international tournaments, getting sponsors involved, starting your own local league for the most active games.

Mmmm I think I am gonna mull this over a bit.
 
The Joker said:
I wonder if its at all possible to start your own gaming organization, sending gamers to international tournaments, getting sponsors involved, starting your own local league for the most active games.

Mmmm I think I am gonna mull this over a bit.
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Well that's what Telkom did with the DGL (less the sending teams to international tourneys). So I'm pretty sure you can. Just need a shitload of capital, planning and effort and you can do anything, unless the government prohibits you. But clearly, with waste-of-time organizations like the MSSA, they're not. So go for gold bru! :D
 
The Joker said:
I have to say I find the MSSA and the general competitive gaming scene in SA a joke, we have some quality players no doubt about that, but the governing body is just letting them waste away.
For example Mr Sky is def in the top 5 Dota 2 players in the country.

Anyway this clown knows nothing about gaming, as in nothing. How can you put someone in charge of the MSSA when the man has never played a game in his life, knows nothing about what gamers want or how to handle the growth of E Sports in SA.

This position should be given to someone that is part of the gaming community, someone that's been part of the competitive scene and someone that has managed/manage a pro team. We all know this will never happen though so meh, I once had a promising start to a pro gaming career but unfortunately SA wasn't and still isn't in the position to do anything about it.
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the guys that created organised Chaos should run MSSA
 
There's nothing stopping you from doing it yourself/seperate from the MSSA. You just can't officially represent South Africa in eSports by doing so, which I'm sure many 'pro-gamers' would be fine with if they got to do it professionally as a viable career.

The thing is, there just isnt enough money in eSports in South Africa for it to be at the stage yet, or in the near future.

Also, the MSSA doesnt only represent eSports but all the other areas mentioned in the article - so just because Simphiwe Maphumulo isnt a 'gamer' doesnt mean he's not the right man for the job. A leader doesnt have to be the best at performing in that specific field to be a good leader..as long as he has some insight into what happens and is able to communicate with the key individuals within the community.
 
to0kenZA said:
Well that's what Telkom did with the DGL (less the sending teams to international tourneys). So I'm pretty sure you can. Just need a shitload of capital, planning and effort and you can do anything, unless the government prohibits you. But clearly, with waste-of-time organizations like the MSSA, they're not. So go for gold bru! :D
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Will def look at it, although I don't have much time these days.


se7en said:
the guys that created organised Chaos should run MSSA
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Yeah that could work, but I don't think they would want to it. Didn't they recently put OC up for sale?


@Helix, you make some valid points but I still don't think they're doing enough. This is a gaming site, so I am referring to the gaming side of things and right now the MSSA aren't do anything to grow E Sports in this country.
 
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The Joker said:
I wonder if its at all possible to start your own gaming organization, sending gamers to international tournaments, getting sponsors involved, starting your own local league for the most active games.

Mmmm I think I am gonna mull this over a bit.
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Awww yeah... I'm liking Jokers thinking here...
However I still think it should be better growing the DGL to be that organization, and just grow from there.

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its sad. what if they dont get a buyer?
they could manage MSSA as they have the experience of getting sponsors and they have the support of the gaming community
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Also ^this... they had some good sponsors going for some of their Tourneys they had going...
Oh and if they don't get a buyer they will sell the equipment and assets.
 
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@Helix, you make some valid points but I still don't think they're doing enough. This is a gaming site, so I am referring to the gaming side of things and right now the MSSA aren't do anything to grow E Sports in this country.
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Yeah I do get that. I think we can all agree that eSports in the world at the moment is primarily a private/organisation run sport. If you look at the IESF - no one takes it seriously. All the big competitions that are held where the pro-gamers make their money is privately run (Dreamhack, WCS, The International etc.) So as the South African gaming community - the primary onus I beleive, is on organisations like DSL and private sponsors to grow the eSports community (like has been done in the rest of the world)
 
Helix said:
Yeah I do get that. I think we can all agree that eSports in the world at the moment is primarily a private/organisation run sport. If you look at the IESF - no one takes it seriously. All the big competitions that are held where the pro-gamers make their money is privately run (Dreamhack, WCS, The International etc.) So as the South African gaming community - the primary onus I beleive, is on organisations like DSL and private sponsors to grow the eSports community (like has been done in the rest of the world)
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Ja but that's going to take some initiative from DGL to do it. I hope they do. But then there needs to be competition as well, to grow the "market" for it. Which is why we need as many of these types of organizations as possible. I wonder if Bravado gaming will ever go that route?
 
Helix said:
Yeah I do get that. I think we can all agree that eSports in the world at the moment is primarily a private/organisation run sport. If you look at the IESF - no one takes it seriously. All the big competitions that are held where the pro-gamers make their money is privately run (Dreamhack, WCS, The International etc.) So as the South African gaming community - the primary onus I beleive, is on organisations like DSL and private sponsors to grow the eSports community (like has been done in the rest of the world)
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Yep fully agree here.
 
If MSSA was serious, they'd at least get some Supersport Air Time for DGL Finals. Or things like that. They do more than we think, they helped us to get a player to Dreamhack. But that was 1 tournament and zero South African coverage, and their efforts didn't help Pandatank, who was good enough for WCS World Championships.

As for representing SA. Who cares? You can still compete internationally, you'll just be under you clan's flag, or the event organizer's. It's not like there's much pride or glory in having the SA flag next to your name anymore.
 
Helix said:
Yeah I do get that. I think we can all agree that eSports in the world at the moment is primarily a private/organisation run sport. If you look at the IESF - no one takes it seriously. All the big competitions that are held where the pro-gamers make their money is privately run (Dreamhack, WCS, The International etc.) So as the South African gaming community - the primary onus I beleive, is on organisations like DSL and private sponsors to grow the eSports community (like has been done in the rest of the world)
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Yeah completely agree, and although the DGL has been doing great I think they do need some competition, a competing league of sorts if you know what I mean.

to0kenZA said:
Ja but that's going to take some initiative from DGL to do it. I hope they do. But then there needs to be competition as well, to grow the "market" for it. Which is why we need as many of these types of organizations as possible. I wonder if Bravado gaming will ever go that route?
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Yip we need competition, no use pouring everything into one organization.
I think some good things can come from this.
 
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