South Africa’s Women Sign Off with Eleven Glasgow Medals
The curtain has fallen on Glasgow 2026, with Jo-Ané du Plessis’ courageous javelin sixth three months after surgery, Skye Knoester’s four-fight debut and eleven medals from South Africa’s women lighting up a 28-medal Games for Team SA!
Donné Breytenbach Claims South Africa’s First Judo Medal in Glasgow
Donné Breytenbach’s 33-second ippon sealed South Africa’s first judo medal of the Games, while Elmere van der Berg shot 48 from 49 as the netballers beat Uganda 62-54 to claim fifth and settle an African rivalry in Glasgow, Scotland on Friday.
Tayla Kavanagh Breaks 15 Minutes to Storm to 5000m PB in Games Debut
Tayla Kavanagh crowned her Commonwealth Games debut with a 14:58.49 personal best in the 5000m final, on a day when England’s fightback ended the netballers’ semi-final dream and Marione Fourie missed hurdles bronze by six hundredths.
Erin Gallagher Grabs Bronze by a Hundredth for Her Third Glasgow Medal
Erin Gallagher’s fighting 100m butterfly bronze made it three medals in her farewell Games, and tonight Lara van Niekerk defends her 50m breaststroke crown with Olivia Nel chasing more backstroke glory and the unbeaten netballers facing Northern Ireland.
Aimee Canny Claims Silver as Olivia Nel Breaks National Record for Bronze
From Aimee Canny’s 100m breaststroke silver and Olivia Nel’s national record bronze at Tollcross to a record netball demolition of Tonga, Sunday belonged to South Africa’s women, and Monday brings even more Team South Africa opportunities.
Team SA Names Women-Majority Squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
As Team SA counts down to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the women of the squad take centre stage, with Swimming, Netball and Athletics sending the largest team contingents as SA readies to make its mark on the global stage.
Simoné Kruger Strikes Gold at 2025 World Para Athletics Champs New Delhi
Simoné Kruger defended her F38 Discus world title at the 2025 World Para Athletics Champs in New Delhi, securing Team SA’s second medal with a PB after classification issues, illness, and a fierce rivalry with her Chinese rivals
‘I’ll Go Out Harder’ Promises T37 400m Finalist Sheryl James
Sheryl James finished third in her heat to secure automatic qualification into Thursday’s T37 400m final at the Stade de France in a highlight of Wednesday’s results, the Limpopo sprinter making the most of her incredible experience at the Paris Paralympics
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.
SASCOC Announces Final Team for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
SASCOC has confirmed the final Team South Africa squad to attend the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris from 28 August to 8 September, with the notable inclusions of Kgothatso Montjane and Kirsty Weir
SASCOC Unveils Initial Team SA for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Also on Olympic Incentives Model
South Africa’s initial Team SA for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games has been unveiled, and SASCOC has confirmed the financial incentives that will apply to athletes who medal at the upcoming Games in Paris
Simoné Kruger Breaks Own Discus Throw Record for World Para Champs Gold Medal in Japan
Simoné Kruger has won the women’s Discus Throw for South Africa’s second gold medal at the Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships, breaking her own 2023 record to finish top of the podium in Japan on Saturday