Local archer breaks provincial record as Northern Cape archery soars to new heights
Archery in the Northern Cape has become one of the fastest-growing sports, with new talent being found on a daily basis. Recently Pierre Fourie of the Boshof Warriors Archery Club shattered the Northern Cape provincial record during the Africa Genesis Archery (AGA) Northern Cape Interschool and Interclub Competition, hosted this past Saturday by the Boshof Archery Club. Pierre is seen with Fathima Mustspha, who was also one of the outstanding archers during the competition.
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IN A STUNNING display of precision and talent, Pierre Fourie of the Boshof Warriors Archery Club shattered the Northern Cape provincial record during the Africa Genesis Archery (AGA) Northern Cape Interschool and Interclub Competition, hosted this past Saturday by the Boshof Archery Club.
Fourie, who only began archery three months ago under the guidance of coach Dawid de Greeff, scored an outstanding 294 out of 300, surpassing the previous record of 292/300 held by Schalk van der Merwe, owner and chairperson of Adventure Archery Club. The record-breaking performance has not only made headlines but has also brought new attention to the rapid rise of archery in the province.
"Pierre's achievement showcases what's possible when talent meets opportunity and proper instruction," said de Greeff. “His record-breaking performance is a testament to the growing standard of archery across our province.”
De Greeff, who runs both the Boshof Warriors Club and the Boshof Combined School Archery Unit, has been instrumental in developing the sport in the region. The Boshof Warriors, though located just over the Free State border and around 50 kilometres from Kimberley, were granted Northern Cape affiliation specifically to encourage competitive participation outside the Kimberley area.
Archery’s Growth Across the Northern Cape
The competition in Boshof is part of a broader story, one of explosive growth and development in archery throughout the Northern Cape. Since the prestigious AGA-SA National Tournament was hosted in Kimberley in 2024, participation in archery has more than doubled. There are now weekly competitions involving 11 AGA-affiliated school units and private clubs.
This is a remarkable transformation for a province that, in 2022, had just two clubs in Kimberley. Now, in 2025, AGA’s footprint in the Northern Cape has expanded to include new districts, with clubs such as Orania Kudu Archery Club, led by Willem Jacobs, joining the ranks alongside Boshof Warriors and Boshof Combined School.
The affiliation of Boshof Warriors came at a strategic time when de Greeff, then the Northern Cape coordinator, relocated to the rural Boshof area. This move allowed for the creation of competitive hubs beyond the central city, reducing the need for archers to travel more than 150 kilometres to compete in larger centres like Bloemfontein.
The Boshof competition not only marked a personal milestone for Pierre Fourie but also reflected the exciting momentum building across the region. With more clubs emerging and regular competitions drawing new participants, archery in the Northern Cape and surrounds is finding its aim – and hitting the target.