SASAPD Community Honours Jane Madean’s Legacy
The South African Sports Association for Physically Disabled honours the legacy of three-time Paralympian and bronze medallist Jane Mandean as the disability community mourns her loss. According to the statement released by SASAPD via their Instagram account,...
Yané van der Merwe Focusses on Paralympic Participation
Yané van der Merwe is aiming to represent South Africa on the world stage at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, as she continues to rack up the experience and achievements. Shifting her attention from Javelin and Shotput, to fully focus on Discus, the University of...
Anthony Moruthane Champions Wheelchair Tennis in SA
Tennis South Africa’s Head of Commercial, Communications and Stakeholder Management, Anthony Moruthane’s greatest ambition is to be able to bring sponsors on board to support the resuscitation of wheelchair tennis in rural and township communities. In 2014, the...
Zanele Situ Eyes Olympics Despite Financial Challenges
Covid-19 has had a negative effect on athletes with disability in South Africa, as both local and international tournaments were postponed, leaving the likes of legendary Paralympic champion, Zanele Situ without income for months. Situ is hoping to take part in the...
Sport Gives Adaptive Surfer Noluthando Makalima Hope for a Better Future
“I want to buy my child a house so I can show the community that even if you are disabled you can be a sportstar and do something better with your life. You can be a role model and someone that people look up to.” This is the hope that sport has given 31-year-old...Recent Posts
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