SA Running Icon Blanche Moila Reflects on her Journey in Sport

Thirty-five years after first receiving her Springbok colours, the legendary Blanche Moila, recipient of the 2018 gsport Ministerial Recognition Award, reflects on her extraordinary journey in sport
April 2008 Woman of the Month: Blanche Moila

The first black South African woman to be awarded Springbok Colours in 1984, today Blanche Moila is the graceful epitome of success achieved in spite of the unbearable circumstances of our country’s past. Advocating for support and development of historically-disadvantaged young South Africans girls, Moila strives to make a difference every opportunity she has.