Kgothatso Montjane and Mariska Venter claim First Round Roland Garros victory at the Paralympics
A soggy start to the day ended in successful style as SA’s wheelchair tennis duo of Kgothatso Montjane and Mariska Venter claimed victory in their first-round double encounter of the Paralympics at Roland Garros on Friday night.
The Paralympic Games Kick Off in Style as Team SA Make Proud Entry at Opening Ceremony in Paris
Team South Africa made a bold and proud entrance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in Paris last night picked up and continued the festive atmosphere at Place de la Concorde in the heart of the French capital
Liezel Gouws sets eyes on Paralympic Games Podium
Paralympic T37 athlete, Liezel Gouws, is aiming to use her sporting career to open doors for other disabled athletes who dream of becoming sport stars.
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Sport Gives Adaptive Surfer Noluthando Makalima Hope for a Better Future
“People think that if you are disabled you can’t do anything, let alone play sport,” says 2020 Minister’s Recognition of Excellence Award recipient, Noluthando Makalima. The adaptive surfer admits water remains her hope and solace to fulfil herself and her family’s dreams.
My first SASAPD Champs – 20 years later…
She has represented South Africa and won medals galore, but senior ‘trike’ para-cyclist Toni Mould dreams of closing a circle by participating at am SASAPD Championships as a senior cyclist.
Toni Mould: This Para-Cyclist an Inspiration to the Nation
SA para-cycling champion, Toni Mould: Read about her life as an athlete, as a person living her best life in spite of living with disability, and about the amazing contribution she makes at Bridging Abilities, an NPO serving sporting community events to disabled learners from disadvantaged backgrounds
Venter Named Coach of the Month
Sport coordinator for Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN), Franciske Anneke Venter, has been named the KFC Mini-Cricket Coach of the Month for October. Venter, who has cerebral palsy, has been coaching since 2003.
Rowles Wins Wheelchair Challenge
South Africa’s Ina Rowles won the OCC women’s racing wheelchair marathon in George on Saturday. South Africa’s Ina Rowles took victory in the Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge marathon, where more than 500 people with disability from across South Africa and abroad took to the streets of George on Saturday to compete in the 6th annual OCC, […]