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Author page: Gary Lemke

SA at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships

There were six South Africans athletes who took part in the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest. They were: Zakithi Nene (men’s 400m), Marione Fourie (women’s 100m hurdles), Prudence Sekgodiso (women’s 800m), Gift Leotlela and Akani Simbine (men’s 100m) and Sinesipho Dambile (men’s 200m). Of the six, three qualified from the semi-finals to…

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Suspension of SASCOC president Barry Hendricks

The Board of the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) has suspended its President, Mr Barry Hendricks, with immediate effect. This decision has been made in accordance with SASCOC’s governance protocols and ongoing internal review processes. The decision to suspend arises from complaints furnished anonymously to the SASCOC board relating to alleged…

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Sign up for a Team SA communication success webinar

What does successful communication look like during a major multi-sport campaign? On Thursday, 3 September at 12:00, we’re hosting a Communication Success Webinar focused on social media and the lessons that come from communicating a major sporting campaign in real time. The session will share insights into how athlete stories, competition moments and broader campaign narratives…

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Lovemore on the hunt for medals in Poland

Hamish Lovemore once again leads a small national squad at the 2026 Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznan, Poland, this week with the dual aim of winning medals and adding points to South Africa's tally for Olympic qualification. Lovemore has recently enjoyed a steady upward trajectory at international competition and has forced himself into…

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SASCOC delivers learners to Sharing Olympism Forum 2026

The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) supported the participation of eight learners from Khanya Lesedi Sports School of Specialisation at the Sharing Olympism Forum 2026, held in Maseru, Lesotho, from 13-16 August. The forum, hosted by the Lesotho National Olympic Committee, brought together young people from Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Eswatini and…

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