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SA explores hosting 2036 Olympics and Paralympics

The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) president, Mr Barry Hendricks, alongside CEO Ms. Nozipho Jafta and the Honourable Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, attended a significant meeting at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The delegation met with the IOC’s Future Host Cities team to…

November 23, 20240Comments ByGary Lemke

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SASCOC mourns passing of Jerry Masia

The President of SASCOC, Mr Barry Hendricks, has, on behalf of the organisation, expressed his condolences to the family of the late Mr Jerry Masia, former president of the South African Gymnastics Federation (SAGF). Mr Masia served as President of SAGF for 17 years until 2015, when Honorary Life Vice Presidency was bestowed upon him. “The passing…

April 1, 20240Comments ByGary Lemke

AFRICAN GAMES MEDIA RELEASES

Team SA withdraws hockey from African Games

Team SA has withdrawn both its men’s and women’s hockey teams from the 13th African Games currently under way in Accra, Ghana, based on recommendations and guidelines as set down by the International Hockey Federation. The decision was taken as a result of the venue not being sufficiently prepared to stage the competition. The Local…

March 18, 20240Comments ByGary Lemke

MEDIA RELEASES Update from Olympic House

Happy International Women’s Day 2024!

As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, we extend warm regards on behalf of the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee. This year's theme, 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,' encapsulates the essence of our collective mission—to empower, support, and amplify the voices and achievements of women in sports. As the…

March 8, 20240Comments ByGary Lemke

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Blend of youth and experience in Team SA squad for Ghana

A squad of 214 athletes and 45 officials will proudly represent South Africa at this year’s 13th edition of the African Games to be held in Accra, Ghana from 8-23 March. These will be the eighth African Games attended by Team SA, having returned from isolation to be at the 1995 instalment in Harare, Zimbabwe…

February 16, 20240Comments ByGary Lemke

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Unprecedented support benefitting SA athletes

The third annual South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) Athletes’ Commission Indaba was held at Olympic House on Friday, and in a sign of progress, it proved to be the most successful so far. The day-long Indaba featured various panel discussions and presentations, and covered a raft of important subjects. Clearly on the…

November 10, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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Online Water Safety with DHL Lifesaving Watersmart Hub

Lifesaving SA in partnership with the Department of Education and DHL and supported by the SASCOC Education and Culture Commission, has launched a free online e-learning WaterSmart hub, making water safety content accessible to all South Africans. Every year, hundreds of families across South Africa lose loved ones in preventable drowning accidents. For youth 17…

November 9, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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A Paralympic legend passes away

South Africa’s sporting fraternity is reeling with the news that one of its most celebrated daughters has died. News of Zanele Situ’s passing at the age of 52 has been met with extreme sadness for the Paralympic icon. Born Ntombizanele Situ on 19th January 1971 in the Eastern Cape town of Matatiele, “Zanele” was…

November 1, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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Team Announcement: African Para Games

A squad of 25 athletes will proudly represent South Africa at the first edition of the African Para Games (APGs), to be held in Accra, Ghana, from 03 to 12 September 2023. The first African Para Games are an initiative of the International Paralympic Committee and the African Paralympic Committee. Team South…

August 31, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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SASCOC mourns loss of Clive Barker

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has expressed its sadness at the loss of one of the country’s most iconic sports personalities. News of Clive Barker’s death at the age of 78 has been received with heavy hearts by South Africa’s sports governing body. The announcement of the former Bafana Bafana coach’s passing…

June 11, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke