"Great Commission United" was founded by Mario van Niekerk, a person all too familiar with the challenges that face the youth of the Cape Flats. Cape Town. The organisation became his mission, and his mission is to empower the youth of Heideveld with invaluable tools of integrity, perseverance, creativity and a strong work ethic in order to achieve their full potential in life. GCU's major component is the soccer academy, as Mario firmly believes that this fun, teamwork-building sport is the way to bring children into his program and keep them coming (Photos by Mauricio Bustamante)