The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) has reacted with shock at the passing of the Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, South African ambassador to France. News of the former Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture’s death in Paris was received on Tuesday. “To say that we are stunned and saddened is an…

The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) today hosted its Annual General Meeting, where both President Barry Hendricks and CEO Nozipho Jafta reflected on the achievements of the past quadrennial and outlined the road ahead for South African sport. In their joint addresses, the leaders celebrated the organisation’s success in stabilising its operations,…

The president of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC), Barry Hendricks, has led tributes from the governing body on the passing of former Comrades Marathon winner Jetman Msuthu. “We received the news with deep sadness and shock,” Hendricks said. “Jetman was a road running icon. He won the Comrades in 1992…

South Africans got a taste of the magic of the Commonwealth Games when the country had its turn to showcase its design of the King’s Baton that will be carried at the opening ceremony of next year’s Games in Glasgow, Scotland. On 23 July 2026, the Games Opening Ceremony will take place in Glasgow. The…

Recent media reports and comments, related to the recent cut in funding to SASCOC and National Federations by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), call for SASCOC to intervene and  address the implications. SASCOC and the National Federations received letters from DSAC communicating the cut in funding without prior notification, citing budget constraints…

Local fitness, sport and outdoor retailer, Mr Price Sport is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with the South African Sports Confederation Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC), reaffirming its commitment to supporting local athletes on the world stage.  The two organisations signed another four-year agreement on Wednesday, designating Mr Price Sport as…

It is with deep sadness that the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) mourns the passing of Moekie Grobbelaar – a trailblazer, a champion for inclusion, and a devoted servant of South African sport. Moekie was not only a proud former Paralympic athlete who represented our nation with distinction, but also a tireless…

The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) and the Greek Embassy in South Africa participated on Monday in a historic olive tree planting ceremony, symbolising the deep Olympic and cultural bonds between the two nations. The olive tree, traditionally associated with Olympic victory and peace in ancient Greece, was planted to commemorate…

Nominations have been called for relating to the 2024 South African Sports Awards, presented by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralymic Committee (SASCOC), the South African Broadcast Corporation (SABC) and SuperSport. The deadline for nominations is 23h59 on Wednesday, 21st May, 2025. There are 19…

The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) successfully hosted its first General Meeting for the new quadrennial and financial year at Olympic House in Johannesburg on Saturday, 12 April 2025. This meeting marked a pivotal moment in SASCOC’s renewed strategic direction for South African sport. With a strong turnout of 74 member…