We Welcome You!
All About Us
What Sets Us Apart?
The team was established in 2020 and consists of a team of talented Fortnite players with big dreams of competing internationally with the focus on eventually qualifying for the Fortnite World Cup.
The team believes in true sportsmanship at all times and hopes to assist young and upcoming players to achieve their best.
The team Is made up of players and content creators from South Africa and Africa.
Meet the Pro League Gamers
Meet Our Players
Check out the talent behind our eSports Team, who make it all possible with their undying dedication and unbelievable talent. Read more about each team member below and reach out if you have any questions.
Meet Our Players
Check out the talent behind our eSports Team, who make it all possible with their undying dedication and unbelievable talent. Read more about each team member below and reach out if you have any questions.
Reapsii
CAPTAIN
GAMER
CONTENT CREATOR
My name is Cameron Kelly. I'm a 19 year old South African gamer, who's been playing Fortnite for the last 2 years. I'm going into this with the mentality that I'm one of the best and I'd like to prove it.
Bojo
GAMER
My name is Ruben Bacher. I was introduced to the FortniteZa competitive scene in season 10 and ever since then I have been grinding. My goal is to be considered one of the best in the country and qualify for the world cup.
K9 Fury
GAMER
My name is Max De Wet and I’ve been playing Fortnite since season one but have only started competing since Chapter 2.
Later this year I am going to be moving to the UK and hopefully going to compete at the highest levels.
Warrior
GAMER
My name is JC Krynauw. I'm 16 years old and I have been playing Fortnite for almost 3 years and I have been competing in the SA community for over 1 year. My goal is to stay on the grind, perfect my gameplay and to stay on top of my game in order to get the chance at competing on an international level.
Lurker
GAMER
I’m Matthew Palmer, a 17 year old Fortnite player from South Africa. I have been in the competitive scene for over a year now and started playing in season 3. I aspire to improve the aspects of my gameplay in as many ways as possible and to grow and mature with the people that I surround myself with.
Daemos
GAMER
My name is Aerin Lombard. I am a 17 year old Fortnite player. I have been in the Competitive Fortnite scene for a year and a half and have played since Season 3. I want to be considered as one of the best and will work as hard as possible to achieve that. My ambitions are to perform consistently on the highest levels both internationally and locally.
Konquer
GAMER
I'm Kai van der Riet, a 15 year old Fortnite Player in South Africa. I've been playing the game for 2 years and began ZA competitive just under a year ago.
My goal is to prove, even though limited by my internet, that I'm still able to do well in tournaments and match the other pros.
Content Creators
(EPS)
Airo OG (Alex)
CONTENT CREATOR
My name is Alex Wrigley "Airo OG".
I have grown a love for streaming through building relationships with whom I love to call friends. My aim is to slowly grow into a mainstream content creator and giving back to you guys who support me. Remember Airo today because tomorrow he will blast off!
Hyper Hanks
CONTENT CREATOR
Hyper Hanks here.
A 2 meter tall content creator dreaming of going competitive one day.
I have the Hyperarmy at my back with almost 3500 soldiers.
Dewald Black
CONTENT CREATOR
My name is Dewald Swart and I’m a full time youtube streamer. I play and stream fortnite on a daily basis and i strive to be the best version of my myself everyday. My goal is to be biggest Streamer in Africa and to entertain the people who watch me!
Gogabee
COACH
CONTENT CREATOR
I started playing Fortnite in 2018. My total winnings in Fortnite Tournaments is R 40 000. My dream is to participate in the Fortnite World Cup.
MelsBels
CONTENT CREATOR
Hey! Im Mel! A Twitch streamer, below average gamer and chocolate milkshake lover.
SERBS DZN
GFX DESIGNER & EDITOR
My name is Mikhail Khazaal.
I am 15 years old from Serbia and I have been a GFX designer for 1 year. It has been a fun journey and I’m excited to see where it takes me.
My goal is to start working with people around the world and being my best self along the way.
Classic Gamer
GFX DESIGNER & EDITOR
My name is Leeroy and I have been editing videos and designing since 2017. I've been looking for a team to design for as well as grow with and grow along with them. I hope to later improve my skills in playing Fortnite competitively and be part of the gaming side of the team.
Hutchie OG
TEAM MANAGER
Player from Botswana, ex Call Of Duty competitor and now Fortnite competitor. I've been competing since 2015.
Dreaming of the opportunity to go overseas and represent Africa.
Ruan The Boss
ACADEMY MANAGER / COACH
My name is Ruan Bosman (aka Ruan The Boss). My goal in the team is to develop myself as well as every player I cross paths with.
I've always been part of teams in Sports and I've reached success, so Esports will be no different.
My knowledge obtained from Sports combined with Esports will be used to help all the Academy gamers to become top tier players in the community.
My motto in life is:
"Learn, Train, Be The Best"
Meet the Owners
Gogadad
FOUNDER AND CO-OWNER
OPERATIONS MANAGER
I am the co-owner of The Punishers and I love supporting the team in their quest to get better at Fortnite.
I love the young talent I see playing the game.
I am determined to make The Punishers one of the top eSports teams in the country.
Isabel (Izzy)
FOUNDER AND CO-OWNER
MARKETING MANAGER
I am the co-owner of The Punishers and excited to work with this dynamic team. "If you can't beat them, join them" became my starting point in the SA Gaming community and I have been honored to be around such remarkable talent in the past two years.
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