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The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is thrilled to announce the 17th edition of the South African Sport Awards (SASA). This year\u2019s awards are themed \u201cCelebrating 30 years of freedom through sporting excellence\u201d. The #SASA17Edition is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 5th May 2024 at the Sun City Superbowl, North-West.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The 30th anniversary of celebrating freedom and democracy through sporting excellence has positioned South Africa on a global stage as a Winning Nation across all sporting disciplines. The three decades of the nation\u2019s sporting journey have seen history-making achievements, from the dismantling of apartheid through negotiations and reconciliation to the establishment of a constitutional democracy founded on the principles of equality, justice, and human rights.<\/p>\n
Over the past 30 years, South Africa has achieved more through sport than almost any other area. South African Sports were excluded from international sporting scene during the apartheid era and only started to compete at the beginning of our democracy. However, our nation\u2019s sportsmen and sportswomen, from all walks of life, united on and off field to foster a sporting culture within South Africa that pushes the nation to unite in its diversity. South African sport has played a pivotal role in influencing the country to be a Rainbow Nation and in making each South African to be proud of their flag.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s edition of the awards with the hashtag #IzinjaZegame \/ #SASA17Edition carry a total of 19 categories, including the Sport Star of the Year, People\u2019s Choice and Journalist of the year. All categories are beamed to recognise performances from individuals, teams, and administrators of the SA sporting landscape for the period under review (i.e.) 01 September 2022 – 31 August 2023.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) is proud to be the host broadcaster for the 17th SA Sports Awards. SABC Sport has always been the ultimate sporting home to the nation and has brought unforgettable sporting events over the years. We are very excited that we are part of this historic moment of honouring key sport talent in the country and we wish the nominees all the best. We are looking forward to broadcasting this event live on our platforms\u201d Nomsa Chabeli SABC Group CEO.<\/p>\n
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa says, \u201cThe 17th edition of the South African Spors Awards take place in a significant time in South Africa\u2019s history. We celebrate 30 years of democracy, and our national athletes and teams have been raising the nation\u2019s flag sky high. In the South African Sport Awards, we celebrate the role sport continues to play to unite our diverse people, and in lifting the nation\u2019s mood.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Minister adds, \u201cSouth African sport is enjoying unprecedented success. Our athletes and sports teams have made us all so proud with their performances. I congratulate all the nominees for the 17th edition of the South African Sport Awards.\u201d<\/p>\n
The #SASA17Edition \/ #IzinjaZegame Nominees and categories are listed as follows:<\/p>\n
SPORT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Mark Alexander
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Sibongile Fondini
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Louis Polome<\/p>\n
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Kisten Neuschafer
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Tatjana Smith
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Laura Wolvaardt<\/p>\n
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Andrew Birkett
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Eben Etzebeth
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Sivenathi Nontshinga<\/p>\n
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR WITH A DISABILITY<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Mpumelelo Mhlongo
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Donald Tebogo Ramphadi
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 David Watts<\/p>\n
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR WITH A DISABILITY<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Simone Kruger
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Kat Swanepoel
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Kgothatso Montjane<\/p>\n
COACH OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Jacques Nienaber
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Rocco Meiring
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Jason Sewanyana<\/p>\n
SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Khanyiso Tshwaku
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Sihle Ndebele
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Vaylen Kirtley<\/p>\n
SPORT PHOTO OR VISUAL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Samuel Shivambo
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Vincent Matlou (Vino Snap)
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Kirsten Olivier<\/p>\n
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Gerald Coetzee
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Manie Libbok
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Karabo Cassius Morapedi
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Elanza Jordaan”<\/p>\n
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Hubert Oliphant
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Beka Ntsangwese
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Zelma Basson<\/p>\n
SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Siyamthanda Siya Kolisi
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Tatjana Smith
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Simone Kruger<\/p>\n
TEAM OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Springbok
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 T20 Women Cricket team
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Sheep shearing<\/p>\n
FEDERATION OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 South African Rugby Union
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Cricket South Africa
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Cycling South Africa<\/p>\n
RECREATION BODY OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Amandal WC
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Vakhegula-Vhakhegula
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Made 4 More<\/p>\n
INDIGENOUS GAME TEAM \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 KZN Kho-Kho Male Team
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 LP \u00a0Nvuca Team
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 GP Diketo Team<\/p>\n
SCHOOL TEAM OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Hoer Lanbouskool Oakdale – Tug of War 560kg Men
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Afrikaanse Hoer Meisieskool \u2013 netball
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Clapham High School – football<\/p>\n
DEVELOPING SCHOOL OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Edendale Technical High School -under 15 girls – Sihle Basi sportchairpern
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 MM Sebitloane Special School – mr bitso
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Hlabi School<\/p>\n
Technical Official of the year<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 Sean Rapaport
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Reinet Barnard
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 Aimee Barrett-Theron<\/p>\n
PEOPLE’S CHOICE Nominees (this category Sport fans are encouraged to participate by voting for their athlete of choice by SMS 120*32020# followed by an alphabet representing their athlete of choice. The nominees are:<\/p>\n
A: Eben Etzebeth<\/p>\n
B: Gerda Steyn<\/p>\n
C: Siyamthanda \u201cSiya\u201d Kolisi<\/p>\n
D: Percy Tau<\/p>\n
E: Kirsten Neuschafer<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n