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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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Empowering forgotten heroines through sports: The crucial role of partnerships

By: Gugu Mthembu, Chief Marketing Officer at Telkom The year 2023 is becoming one of the most important years for women's sports in South Africa. From witnessing the success of the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, the 2023 Netball World Cup, to Banyana Banyana competing for the first time at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. There is no denying how women’s sports keep making remarkable strides to inspire our nation.

August 31, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

2023 Commonwealth Youth Games NEWS

TEAM SA named for Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has announced a team of 49 athletes to represent Team South Africa at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago, from 4-11 August. The seventh edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games is expected to host over 1,000 athletes and para-athletes between the ages of…

July 3, 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

African Beach Games NEWS

Team SA announced for 2023 African Beach Games

A squad of 35 athletes and officials will proudly represent South Africa at the second edition of the African Beach Games, set to take place in Hammamet, Tunisia from 23-30 June. This will mark Team South Africa's inaugural participation in the Games. Team SA will be participating in seven sporting codes, which include Athletics (Beach Marathon…

June 1, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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Bidvest become official Team SA partners

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has welcomed Bidvest aboard as official partners of Team South Africa and with it comes the relaunch of its Operation Excellence (OPEX) programme. The announcement of the new partnership between SASCOC and the Bidvest Group was made at an unveiling at the Inanda Club in Sandton,…

May 12, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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SA brings home Silver and Bronze at the 1st Rowing World Cup Regatta

The RMB National Rowing Squad has started their international season with a fantastic showing at the 1st Rowing World Cup in Zagreb, Croatia. The Men's Four and Women's Double Scull both secured medals, with the Men's Four rowing a particularly impressive race.

May 7, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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Ice Hokey Ladies in Action

A look at the South African Ice Hockey Senior Women playing the game they love!

March 16, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke

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Category: Women Documentary

Film maker and Olympian Phyllis Ellis, in collaboration with the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and the South African Women and Sports Foundation (SAWASF), held a hybrid screening for athletes, coaches, and administrators in sports on 8 March 2023. The aim of the film Category: Woman was to educate and raise awareness…

March 9, 20230Comments ByGary Lemke