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In the latest episode of African Voices Changemakers, CNN’s Larry Madowo meets Dricus du Plessis, a professional kickboxer hailing from Hartbeespoort Dam who made history as the first ever South African to become Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion. Mixed martial arts (MMA) is continuing its rise on the African continent. Du Plessis’ win came in …
Hats off to a winning nation
Cabinet has praised the nation’s sportsmen and women, who continue to proudly fly the flag high in various sporting codes around the world, and further unite the country.
This follows a series of remarkable victories recently, for South African athletes on the global stage.
“These victories demonstrated the power of sport to unite and transcend all boundaries.
“Cabinet encourages South Africans to use unifying moments as an opportunity to reach out to fellow South Africans to build the society that we want to live in,” Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said during a post Cabinet media briefing, on Thursday.
The Springboks, South Africa's rugby world champions, defeated Australia for the second time at the weekend, maintaining their unbeaten record in the Rugby Championship.
In Perth, Dricus du Plessis defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title with a stunning win over Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya.
The Proteas continued with the winning streak by defeating the West Indies in the second cricket test in Guyana, clinching the series 1-0.
Meanwhile, Team SA made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing 1 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals, doubling their medal tally from the 2021 Tokyo Games.
“This achievement will live long in our collective memories,” Ntshavheni said.
She further celebrated the South African relay team -- Bayanda Walaza, Bradley Nkoana, Shaun Maswanganyi and Akani Simbine -- for winning silver in the men's 4x100m relay final, setting a new African record of 37.57 seconds.
Additionally, Jo-Ane van Dyk earned a silver medal in the women's javelin event. – SAnews.gov.za
DikelediM
Thu, 08/22/2024 - 14:09
A good day at the office for South African sport
It has been a good weekend for South African sport.
In a social media post on X, President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated mixed martial artist, Dricus Du Plessis, for retaining the United Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight title.
“Congratulations Dricus Du Plessis, on retaining your UFC middleweight world championship with a submission in #UFC305.
“As a bonus, you kept our Flag flying hours after the Springboks scored an historic a 2-0 series win in Perth as well. We couldn’t wish for a better day in the office,” the President said on Sunday.
This as Du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya in Perth, Australia.
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie also congratulated Du Plessis.
“This is who we are as a South Africans, one nation and sport crazy. Thank you Dricus Du Plessis, my voice is gone!” said the Minister in a post on X.
The Proteas Men also made the nation pride in their match against the West Indies.
“Winning is what we do! South Africa’s test series win yesterday was the 10th consecutive win against the West Indies! The Proteas made us so proud with an incredible team effort and clinical bowling when it mattered! Well done once again,” said Cricket South Africa on X on Sunday.
On the rugby front, the Springboks claimed victory in their bout against Australia in Perth on Saturday. The Springboks beat the Wallabies 30-12 in the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test.
In a post on X, the South African government congratulated the Springboks.
“You’ve made South Africa proud!,” it said. -SAnews.gov.za
Neo
Sun, 08/18/2024 - 11:08
Congratulations to Dricus du Plessis on defending his title in Australia Dear Editor The DA extends its warmest congratulations to Dricus du Plessis on his monumental victory against Israel Adesanya and defending his UFC middleweight title in Perth, Australia. This triumph is more than just a win in the octagon; it is a shining example …