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SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS CONFEDERATION AND OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

SASCOC is South Africa’s national multi-coded sporting body responsible for the preparation, presentation and performance of teams to all multi-coded events, namely the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Games, All Africa Games, Olympic Youth Games, Commonwealth Youth Games and Zone VI Games.

At SASCOC we also look after all our various National Federations who are affiliated to us, together with the various provincial sports councils.

We are responsible for the awarding for National Protea Colours to athletes/officials who have met the criteria to represent South Africa in different sporting codes and arenas and we also endorse the applications for Bidding and Hosting of international events, providing these criteria are all met.


Latest SASCOC News

Latest Road to Rio broadcast schedule

May 2nd, 2013 | filed under Media Releases

Episode Four of the official Olympic television programme, Road to Rio, is currently being flighted on DSTV channels. In the… Read more

SASCOC congratulates sporting trio

April 27th, 2013 | filed under Media Releases

SASCOC has offered its heartfelt congratulations to those who were honoured by The Presidency when the names were announced to… Read more

Joint position of SRSA and SASCOC on SAFA

April 16th, 2013 | filed under Media Releases

The Ministry of Sport and Recreation South Africa was informed of the crisis within SAFA as early as November 2010…. Read more

SASCOC places ASA under interim administration

April 13th, 2013 | filed under Media Releases

South Africa’s Olympic governing body SASCOC on Saturday moved to place its National Federation of Athletics South Africa (ASA) under… Read more

SASCOC statement from President Gideon Sam and CEO Tubby Reddy on Oscar Pistorius alleged shooting

February 14th, 2013 | filed under Media Releases

The leadership at SASCOC has been inundated with enquiries regarding an alleged shooting incident involving Team South Africa Olympian and… Read more

SASCOC road show off to successful start in Free State

February 18th, 2013 | filed under Media Releases

South Africa’s Olympic governing body SASCOC staged the first of nine innovative road shows in Bloemfontein at the weekend. The… Read more

SASCOC backs ‘StopRape’ campaign

March 1st, 2013 | filed under Media Releases

SASCOC and some of the country’s leading Olympic and Paralympic athletes on Friday threw their combined weight behind the campaign… Read more

SASCOC’s farewell function for Rosina Sedibani School

April 12th, 2013 | filed under Media Releases

South Africa’s Olympic governing body SASCOC on Thursday held a farewell function for the Rosina Sedibani Sports School, ahead of… Read more

SASCOC, Government host 1st transformation Consultation Session

April 12th, 2013 | filed under Media Releases

Today, Government and the Sports Confederation hosted the 1st Consultation Session between National Sports Federations and the Eminent Persons Group… Read more

President’s Voice – Gideon Sam

May 5th, 2013 | filed under President's Voice

Two matters which I have dwelled on in the past worth are definitely repeating in this latest update. They are:… Read more

FEI PRESS RELEASE 11 April 2013 – FEI Ambassadors

April 15th, 2013 | filed under Media Releases

FEI PRESS RELEASE – FEI Ambassadors


President’s Voice – Gideon Sam

Two matters which I have dwelled on in the past worth are definitely repeating in this latest update. They are:… Read more

CEO’s Chair – Tubby Reddy

I have always advocated using the right platform to discuss things and rarely is that platform the media. I prefer… Read more


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MAINTZ-LAUBENHEIN, GERMANY. 2011 Gutenberg International Acro Cup. 24 September 2011. Golden Lions Gymnastics' Emilio Abreu and Malik Baatjies.  Copyright picture by WESSEL OOSTHUIZEN / SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS PICTURE AGENCY MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE.  3 September 2011. 10th All Africa Games.  Sailing. Johan and Eben Vivier. Copyright picture by WESSEL OOSTHUIZEN / SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS PICTURE AGENCY MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE.  3 September 2011. 10th All Africa Games. Boxing, South Africa's Walter Dlamini, red and coach Andile Mofu. Copyright picture by WESSEL OOSTHUIZEN / SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS PICTURE AGENCY image005 MAINTZ-LAUBENHEIN, GERMANY. 2011 Gutenberg International Acro Cup. 24 September 2011. Golden Lions Gymnastics'   Matome Tshishonga and Natalie Friesling on their way to gold with thei Balance routine. Copyright picture by WESSEL OOSTHUIZEN / SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS PICTURE AGENCY