TEAM-SOUTH-AFRICA

SA Olympic high jumper Brian Raats

Brian Raats sets sights on breaking African high-jump record

South African high jump champion Brian Raats has set his sights on breaking the African high jump record in the New Year.

SA Olympic medalists Khotso Mokoena and Caster Semenya

Caster Semenya pleased with Team SA's track and field performance at the Olympics

Two-time Olympic track and field gold medallist, Caster Semenya, believes there is still room for improvement in the country's athletics performance.

SA Paralympic gold medalist and world record holder Mpumelelo Mhlongo

Mpumelelo Mhlongo: My dream was just to have enough food

Paralympic gold medallist Mpumelelo Mhlongo says his childhood dream was to never run out of food, rather than win a Paralympic medal.

SA Paralympic gold medalist Natalie du Toit

SA Paralympian Natalie du Toit spearheading youth employment

South African Paralympic gold medalist and Laureus Sport trustee Natalie du Toit is working hard to bridge the employment gap in the country.

Mpumelelo MHLONGO of team Sounth Africa competes in Men's T44 100m Final on day Four of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 1, 2024 in Paris, France.

Mpumelelo Mhlongo calls for financial backing for Para-athletes ahead of LA Summer Games

Paralympic gold medalist Mpumelelo Mhlongo feels that financial backing will be crucial to help Team SA to produce more medals at the 2028 LA Summer Games.

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Lance Davids with gymnast daughter Liah Davids

Belgium-born Liah Davids awaits Team SA call ahead of LA 2028

Liah Davids, daughter of ex-Bafana Bafana midfielder Lance Davids, has told SABC Sport she wants to follow in her father’s footsteps – but as a gymnast.