February 14th, 2012 | filed under President's Voice
At least three important events have kept me busy since my last feedback. First up, we celebrated 202 days out from the Paralympics with the British navy on the frigate HMS Montrose in Simon’s Town.
February 3rd, 2012 | filed under President's Voice
Just recently I had the opportunity to travel to the University of Stellenbosch to visit our star long-jumper Luvo Manyonga and his coach Mario Smit.
January 27th, 2012 | filed under President's Voice
There’s no doubting that we are faced with an extremely tight programme for 2012, an Olympic Games year.
January 20th, 2012 | filed under President's Voice
Isn’t it great news to see that Sifiso Nhlapo, our Beijing 2008 Olympics BMX rider is on the road to recovery. I’m sure we all want to see a fully fit Sifiso on the starting line in London. There’s no doubting that he inspires us all so much with his determination.
January 13th, 2012 | filed under President's Voice
I knew it would arrive sooner rather than later but I’m still rubbing my eyes trying to believe that the Olympic year is upon us.
December 15th, 2011 | filed under President's Voice
This update comes to you from an altitude of 10363 metres at a groundspeed of 892km per hour, with just over five hours to go before I touchdown back home at Oliver Tambo International airport.
November 28th, 2011 | filed under President's Voice
We have now finally launched the National Coaches Framework and the turn-up at this event was very encouraging.
November 17th, 2011 | filed under President's Voice
I’ve just returned from the Caribbean where the Commonwealth Games Association of St Kitts & Nevis hosted a very successful Commonwealth Games Federation elective congress.
November 4th, 2011 | filed under President's Voice
Our final media briefing of the year went off very well this week and judging by the questions and comments we had, all indications are that there will be substantial interest in the South African team for the London Olympics next year.
October 20th, 2011 | filed under President's Voice
We are living in the most exciting times in South African sport as we go through dales and vales. Every day there is something that catches the eye and you get distracted from what you are pursuing.
