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| CONDOLENCES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER, PRISCILLA JANA |
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| President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to human rights lawyer and South African Human Rights Commission Deputy Chairperson, Devikarani Priscilla Jana, who passed away at the weekend. |
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Priscilla Sewpal Jana passed away on Saturday, 10 October 2020, at the age of 76.
In a statement on Sunday, 11 October, President Ramaphosa said the country had lost a human rights icon and a formidable legal intellect.
“Our nation and our legal fraternity has lost a champion of the struggle we waged for justice, freedom and democracy. Priscilla Jana was at the side of Solomon Mahlangu, Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and many other leaders as they waged their fight for freedom on our streets and in the courts of the unjust apartheid legal system,” he said.
The President said that Jana helped to focus global attention on apartheid South Africa and went on to fly the flag of a free and democratic South Africa by representing the country in the Netherlands and Ireland.
Jana was a former Member of Parliament and South African Ambassador to the Netherlands and Ireland.
“We will always be indebted to Priscilla Jana for her contribution to our freedom and for her championing of equality and of the causes of vulnerable South Africans in our democratic dispensation. May her soul rest in peace at the end of the extraordinary life she has led in service to our nation.”
The President described her as an outstanding and fearless human rights lawyer who devoted her practice to fighting the apartheid regime, defending a broad range of struggle leaders and asserting the rights of marginalised South Africans.
President Ramaphosa extended his condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Jana as well as to the leadership and staff of the South African Human Rights Commission.
– Source: SAnews.gov.za |
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| CALL TO RALLY BEHIND DR OKONJO-IWEALA TO LEAD WTO |
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| African Union (AU) Chairperson, President Cyril Ramaphosa, has called on the continent to rally behind Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to be elected as the first African at the helm of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). |
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President Ramaphosa congratulated DR Okonjo-Iweala on her advancement to the third and final stage of the selection process for the position of the Director-General (DG) at the WTO.
Dr Okonjo-Iweala is the first African woman to stand for election and reach the final stage of selection for the WTO DG post.
“Dr Okonjo-Iweala is a highly distinguished African, who has excelled in various public offices, in her native Nigeria, including responsibilities in the AU, and in numerous international assignments.
“At a time when international organisations need to be repurposed, Dr Okonjo-Iweala is the right person to reposition the WTO in order to be an effective instrument for facilitating a fair, just, equitable and rules-based trading system. I have no doubt that she has the credentials and capability to restore order in an otherwise turbulent multilateral trading system,” President Ramaphosa said.
He encouraged all member states of the AU to rally behind Dr Okonjo-Iweala during the final round of nominations, which will see for the first time in the history of the WTO, the appointment of a female DG and most likely and preferably, one coming from the African continent.
President Ramaphosa has expressed his optimism that other regions and countries would also unite and support the African candidate, whose leadership of the WTO would assist in the full integration of the continent as an important player in the global multilateral trading system.
He expressed pride in the high calibre of the candidates from the continent, including Abdel Hamid Mamdouh of Egypt and Amina Mohamed of Kenya, whom he thanked for availing themselves for the WTO DG selection process.
– Source: SAnews.gov.za |
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| MINISTER PANDOR CHAIRS AU COUNCIL MEETING |
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| In her capacity as the Chairperson of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, presided over the 37th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the AU, held virtually from 13 to 14 October 2020. This was the first meeting of the AU Executive Council conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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The South African delegation to the meeting was led by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
This meeting of the Executive Council was held in preparation for the Second Mid-Year Coordination between the AU and its Regional Economic Communities, which will be chaired by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa on 22 October 2020.
Among others, the Executive Council considered the 2021 Budget of the AU; and the programme of activities pertaining to the theme of the Year 2021: “Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa we Want”; and considered the report on the financing of the AU and the Peace Fund. |
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| VIRTUAL COMMONWEALTH FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTERS MEETING (CFAMM) HELD |
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| The 20th CFAMM was held virtually on 14 October 2020 and discussed, among others, the Commonwealth’s response to global challenges, such as the approach to the global COVID-19 recovery plan. |
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Member countries have had significant opportunities to discuss and agree on Commonwealth positions, and enhance multilateral cooperation on the COVID-19 pandemic. These opportunities included the health ministers meeting in May 2020; the informal COVID-19 meeting on 24 June; the meeting of ministers of gender and women’s affairs on 3 September; and the meeting of finance ministers on 7 October.
The Commonwealth Statement on the COVID-19 Pandemic, issued on 14 July 2020, reflects the discussions and outcomes of these meetings: Among member countries’ commitments and aspirations are: contributing to the global health response, including ensuring safe and affordable vaccines for all; addressing the social and economic impact of the pandemic on our societies and economies, especially on the most vulnerable; tackling trade disruptions; and protecting the future for small and vulnerable states.
During the meeting, the foreign ministers shared practical ways in which the Commonwealth could advance these commitments expressed by heads in the Commonwealth COVID-19 Statement.
The meeting also addressed climate change and small and vulnerable states. The devastating and destructive impact of the pandemic has heightened the urgency to address another global crisis – the climate crisis. For small and vulnerable states, the twin impacts of climate change and COVID have been particularly detrimental to their economic stability. The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), under the presidency of the United Kingdom, offers yet another opportunity for the Commonwealth to demonstrate global leadership in ambitiously cutting greenhouse gas emissions, adapting and building resilience to climate change and financing these initiatives.
During the CFAMM, foreign ministers discussed practical ways the Commonwealth could build momentum towards COP26; and shared solutions on building the resilience of small and vulnerable states, including noting the support available from the Secretariat and other partners on accessibility of climate finance. |
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| CONDOLENCES FOR LATE “CITY PRESS” EDITOR |
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| The South African Government has expressed its deep sadness following the passing away of Dumisane Lubisi, who worked as the Executive Editor of “City Press” newspaper. |
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In a statement issued on Sunday, 11 October 2020, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said Lubisi was as a professional journalist, who was committed to ensuring that a plurality of voices found expression in the City Press.
“Our hearts go to [his] family, friends and media colleagues,” said GCIS Director-General, Phumla Williams.
Government believes that media plays a critical role in serving the public interest.
As South Africa and the world will be commemorating “Black Wednesday “ on 19 October to reflect on media freedom, journalists who have committed to ethics of the profession should be commended, said Williams.
– Source: SAnews.gov.za |
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| BIG WIN FOR SOUTH AFICA'S SINDISO KHUMALO AT GREEN CARPET FASHION AWARDS |
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| South African textile and fashion designer, Sindiso Khumalo, has scooped the title of Independent Designer of the Year at the prestigious Green Carpet Fashion Awards. Dubbed the “Oscars of Fashion”, the GCFAs are one of the world's foremost sustainability and fashion awards, adding glamour and celebrity to sustainability issues in an Oscars-style ceremony. |
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The annual event celebrates the commitment of fashion houses to sustainability, and acknowledges both the handprint of fashion (the human capital that goes into the making of fashion) and the footprint of fashion (the natural capital and environmental impact).
The fourth edition of the GCFA, hosted by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana in collaboration with Eco-Age, and with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Trade Agency, aired globally on 10 October on Sky and YouTube's Fashion Channel.
This year's GCFA ceremony was filmed virtually at the Teatro alla Scala Opera House in Milan, Italy, which was transformed into a virtual terrarium for the occasion. The 45-minute awards ceremony incorporated a mix of film, visual FX, holograms and augmented reality.
Khumalo was one of five award recipients, including Zendaya, who each received the GCFA statuette designed by Chopard.
Khumalo was selected as the winner from 16 shortlisted independent designers, who have all been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the sustainable fashion industry over the past 12 months. “What a privilege to be honoured for the work that we do in sustainability,” Khumalo said, dedicating her win to the “amazing artisans” she works with across South Africa.
The Cape Town-based designer's most recent runway show, for spring 2021, was inspired by the life of American abolitionist, Harriet Tubman. “I started my brand with the premise of being a modern-day Robin Hood: to create luxury clothing that will eventually help the poorest and most vulnerable in our society; to create a change for our continent, and create a new future for our youth. This award reaffirms that dream," she said.
– Source: www.bizzcommunity.com |
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| THESE SOUTH AFRICAN RESORTS HAVE JUST BEEN ANNOUNCED AS THE BEST IN THE WORLD |
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| It’s been said that South Africa has some of the most incredible resorts in the world, and according to the latest “Condé Nast Traveler” Readers Choice Awards, it’s not just all talk. |
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For their 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, hundreds and thousands of registered Condé Nast Traveler voters weighed in on their favourite resorts in the world … and eight of them are right here in South Africa!
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry.
“Our 33rd Readers’ Choice Awards represent the first time that you, the voters, made your picks when almost no one was traveling. So the names in this year’s edition are the ones that brought you comfort, that you still connected with long afterward, that got you through the months without travel. These are the enduring gems that can withstand the test of time and the vicissitudes of circumstances. So while it is always an honor to be on this list, in this strangest of years it is a special honor, indeed. Many readers have told us that when we emerge from this pandemic, they want to turn their attention to the classics, whether that means personal favorites or places they know have brought joy to others. If that sounds like you, consider these lists a jumping-off point for what’s next.”
Here are the South African resorts that global trotters most loved most this year.
Number 44 – Phinda Private Game Reserve
This 70 560-acre private game reserve sits in northern KwaZulu-Natal, not far from the Indian Ocean on the east coast of South Africa, and features multiple andBeyond lodges on site: Phinda Forest Lodge, Phinda Mountain Lodge, Phinda Rock Lodge, Phinda Vlei Lodge, Phinda Zuka Lodge and Phinda Homestead. At Phinda Rock Lodge, expansive views of the surrounding ecosystem from all of the six suites with private plunge pools provide the perfect opportunity to view the Big Five from afar. Meals are served on an open deck – a classic way to take in sundowners and listen to the forest’s percussive sounds, like the chatter of monkeys or the chirping of red Tonga squirrels.
Number 43 – Tintswalo Safari Lodge
Sharing a border with the renowned Kruger National Park, the luxurious Tintswalo Safari Lodge (located in the private Manyeleti Game Reserve) is one of our readers’ favourite places to view wildlife in South Africa. The suites are decorated with rich, Persian rugs, canopied beds, clawfoot tubs and thatched terraces with private plunge pools that overlook the reserve’s watering hole. When you’re not on a game drive, freshen up with a complimentary spa treatment or go stargazing with local Shangaan guides.
Number 40 – The Bushcamp Company
One of the best of the Bushcamp Company properties, Bilimungwe earns top marks for its location in the southern part of Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. Hippos and elephants are known to wander up to the many watering holes and lagoons adjacent to the camp, while leopards prowl by the Luangwa River that runs near the accommodations. Bilimungwe’s four chalets feel more like treehouses than traditional lodges, but are luxurious, with mahogany furniture, open-air waterfall showers and colourful textiles, plus private decks from which to see even more game. The team of excellent guides can take you on walking tours in the morning, game drives in the afternoon, or any combination of the two.
Number 36 – Londolozi
Situated within six million acres of pristine wilderness, Londolozi has been owned and run by the Varty family for over 90 years. The word “londolozi” comes from the Zulu language and means “protector of all living things”. Once endorsed by Nelson Mandela, who described it as “a dream I cherish for a model of nature preservation in our country,” it’s one of the best places in the world to see leopards in the wild. Some of Londolozi’s most popular features are its state-of-the-art photographic studio and its Healing House. Breeding herds of elephant and buffalo roam throughout Londolozi, while white rhino and lion concentrations are among the highest on the African continent.
Number 33 – Lion Sands
Set on the banks of the Sabi River, this luxurious resort on 10 000 acres comprises four lodges and a family camp. Ivory Lodge rooms, done in ebony and ivory, have views of the reserve and its animals from private terraces with plunge pools, while the cream and beige rooms at River Lodge have freestanding tubs as well as indoor and outdoor showers. After viewing elephants and lions on open jeep drives, enjoy traditional boma dining. The unique treehouses couldn’t be more romantic, lit by lanterns, candles, the stars and the moon. After a picnic dinner, settle in for a night surrounded by the safely distant sounds of hippos, hyenas, leopards and lions.
Number 27 – Royal Malewane
It can be hard to make the Greater Kruger National Park – a popular destination for safaris that cover an area the size of Wales – feel exclusive, private, and intimate. But Royal Malewane, in Thornybush Private Game Reserve, manages to achieve that (and then some) with just six Luxury suites, two Royal suites, and the palatial six-bedroom, private chef-included Africa House. Twice daily game drives are led by expert rangers far from Kruger’s crowds, which means you’re almost guaranteed to be able to check off the Big Five before you leave.
Number 17 – Singita Sabi Sands
Singita Sabi Sand includes three well-appointed options – Ebony Lodge, Castleton Camp and Boulders Lodge – that provide an elegant base from which to bask in natural beauty of one of South Africa’s most renowned game reserves. Boulders Lodge was named after the ancient boulders strewn along the banks of the Sand River, and the rocks provided design inspiration for the resort, too. The 12 glass-fronted suites have artfully pared-down interiors, featuring fossilised tree stumps and other found objects; but you can still expect luxurious, colonial-style touches like private plunge pools and four-poster beds. But the main draw here is, of course, the wildlife. Even when you aren’t on a guided game tour, you can experience African fauna at every turn, whether it’s seeing crocodiles from your deck or hearing hippos snorting outside your room at night.
Number 8 – Morukuru Family Beach Lodge
Say you’re more of a beach bum than a safari enthusiast, South Africa still has you covered. Head to the intimate five-suite Morukuru, about three hours east of Cape Town on the shore of the Indian Ocean. There are white sand beaches, of course, but also access to the De Hoop Nature Reserve with its zebra and bontebok and protected marine area. You can simply chill on the beach or by the lodge’s pool, but we’d suggest letting Morukuru’s friendly, attentive staff fill your day with game drives through the reserve, mountain biking, sandboarding, snorkeling, and more. (All activities, gear and meals are included.) Plan your trip during South Africa’s winter (July to October) for prime southern white whale watching from shore, from the lodge’s restaurant and even from your bed.
The 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at www.cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler US and UK print editions.
– Sources: Condé Nast Traveler / www.goodthingsguy.com |
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| JOZI SUBURB VOTED ONE OF THE WORLD'S 40 COOLEST AND KINDEST NEIGHBOURHOODS |
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| Melville, Johannesburg, has ranked number 33 on Time Out's 2020 list of the world's 40 coolest neighbourhoods. |
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International city guide Time Out has released its annual list of the world's 40 coolest neighbourhoods and Jozi’s eclectic suburb of Melville has again made the cut.
In fact, Melville is even cooler than before, having moved up 15 places from last year when it was ranked number 48.
The list, which features those neighbourhoods that are “the places to be for food and fun, art and culture, atmosphere and personality”, is based on the results of the 2020 Time Out Index Survey and the opinions of Time Out’s editors and experts.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year Time Out also sought to highlight those “areas where people, community and businesses have helped each other through shared tribulations”. As they put it, “right now, more than ever, it’s cool to be kind”.
The Time Out website describes Melville as being a “joyous, everyone-knows-everyone kind of place”.
It pinpoints the Viva Foundation’s Melville Food Parcel Programme, which saw volunteers providing 300 000 meals to those in need during lockdown, as being indicative of the suburb’s “sociable and solidarity spirit”.
To see the full list of the 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world, visit Time Out's website.
– Source: www.timeslive.co.za |
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| TABLE MOUNTAIN GOES GOLD FOR NOBLE CAUSE |
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| South Africa’s famous Table Mountain went gold on 6 October 2020 in support of childhood cancer. The light display was in place for one hour, allowing Cape Town’s iconic mountain to emanate a golden hue between 20h00 and 21h00. |
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Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, explained that Table Mountain was going gold “for the fighters and survivors of #ChildhoodCancer”, a cause for which he says he is passionate.
Winde said the colour gold was selected because “it is the same shade as the international awareness ribbon for childhood cancer”.
The Premier urged Cape Town citizens to upload their best pictures to social media in support of the #GoingGold Campaign.
“Let’s unite to support this noble cause,” he said.
– Source: www.sapeople.com |
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| MASTER KG NOMINATED FOR MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS |
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| “Jerusalema” hitmaker, Master KG, has scored a nomination at the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA). |
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But he’s not the only South African act to secure a nomination, with Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa also scoring a nod for Best African Act.
Rounding up the nominees in the category are Burna Boy (Nigeria), Rema (Nigeria), Sheebah (Uganda) and Gaz Mawete (Democratic Republic of Congo).
“Thank you so much MTV for this nomination in the Best African Act Category at the EMAs. I'm so excited right now. This is a life-changing moment for me,” Master KG said in reaction to the news.
Burna Boy won in the category last year, beating South African musicians Nasty C and Prince Kaybee.
“A big thank you to my MTV family for nominating me again for this award and to my fans all over the world for listening to and supporting my music,” Burna Boy said.
Lady Gaga leads the nominations pack this year with seven nods that include Best Artist, Best Pop and Best Video.
BTS and Justin Bieber are tied second with five nominations each.
The 27th instalment of the awards will stage on 8 November and music lovers can vote for their favourite on the official MTV EMA site.
“The 2020 MTV EMAs is one of the biggest entertainment stages in the world and this year’s African nominees are undoubtedly making their presence felt globally,” said Monde Twala, senior vice president and general manager of ViacomCBS Networks Africa.
“This affirms our commitment to ensuring that we continue to celebrate our diverse talent on international platforms. Congratulations to all our African nominees on this achievement.”
– Source: www.sowetanlive.co.za |
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| PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: ERNIE ELS CLAIMS VICTORY WITH FINAL-ROUND SURGE IN NORTH CAROLINA |
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| Surging eight spots up the leaderboard with a final-round 66 (his best score of the weekend), Ernie Els came from behind on Sunday, 11 October 2020, to win a tightly contested SAS Championship at Prestonwood Country Club. The South African now has a second PGA Tour Champions win to add to a resume that includes 19 PGA Tour victories and 47 international titles. |
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Els shot 70 and 68 respectively the first two rounds, and a bogey on no. 3 on Sunday did not help his chances of making a comeback. But the 50-year-old proceeded to rattle off three straight birdies on nos. 6-8 and add four more on the back nine. He finished the weekend 12-under par, one shot clear of the field.
“I had 64 in mind,” said Els when asked if he had a particular target score for the day. “You know, especially on the final round, there were so many guys bunched. I was coming from six under, I reckoned 14 under was maybe a good score, but then the conditions helped out and it became really tough. So 66 was just, just squeaked in there.”
Second place went to Colin Montgomerie of Scotland, who was tied for pole position going into the final round. Although the 57-year-old had won seven times before on the PGA Tour Champions (and 42 times abroad), he was unable to take advantage of the opportunity. Montgomerie fired a two-under 70 (three birdies, one bogey) to finish 11 under.
– Source: www.handicaps.co.za |
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| DRICUS DU PLESSIS STOPS MARKUS PEREZ TO WIN ON UFC DEBUT |
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| Dricus du Plessis knocked out Markus Perez in the first round of his UFC debut at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi in the early hours of Sunday morning, 11 October 2020. |
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South African MMA star Dricus du Plessis showed a little bit of what he is about in his middleweight victory over Brazil’s Markus Perez on UFC‘s Fight Island on Sunday morning.
Du Plessis made a cautious opening to the fight, inviting the Brazilian to come at him while keeping him at bay with kicks and strikes. Perez had to try to get inside to get Du Plessis to the mat but despite landing a few kicks and strikes of his own the Brazilian appeared to grow a little impatient as the first round drew to a close.
That was when Du Plessis was afforded his opening, sending Perez to the canvas and once he began striking the prone fighter the referee called the contest.
Du Plessis opened his UFC account with a first round KO victory over Perez announcing his arrival in the middleweight division.
“I came in here with a lot of expectations and I think a lot of expectations for me.
“There was so much pressure, outside pressure from my countrymen and with pleasure I mean the support I’ve been getting from my whole country, I think there is 40 million people sitting in front of their TVs watching now. It’s insane I can’t believe what happened,” Du Plessis said after the fight.
“It feels like South Africa is playing in a Rugby World Cup final again.”
Du Plessis believes that he couldn’t have scripted a better start to his UFC career.
“It couldn’t have gone any better, I mean a first round knockout.
“The whole week leading up to the fight I stayed calm.
“You know your whole career you think about this moment and you expect it. I tried to not get overwhelmed by anything that happens, especially with this being such a short-notice experience. When I got the fight I was getting passports ready and it didn’t have a chance to sink in and now I’ve got a first-round KO in front of Dana White and if you didn’t know, now you know.”
Du Plessis said that there were always going to be a few nerves when he stepped inside the UFC octagon for the first time.
“Listen, you can have all the fights in the world but if you step inside the Octagon of UFC and you don’t have nerves then you are in the wrong industry. I mean this is the pinnacle of your career, this is the highest stage you can fight on.”
– Source: www.thesouthafrican.com |
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| SOUTH AFRICAN SWIMMER, LEWIS PUGH, APPOINTED AMBASSADOR OF ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY |
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| South Africa’s phenomenal endurance swimmer, Lewis Pugh, has been appointed an Ambassador of the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), a prestigious accomplishment which the athlete is certain to fulfil with excellence! After all, he’s already the United Nations (UN) Patron of Oceans and is on a mission to fully protect a third of the world’s oceans by 2030. |
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Pugh is one of the world’s top extreme swimmers. As Carte Blanche pointed out in a previous episode, he’s conquered almost every endurance swim one can imagine, braving some of the iciest conditions to bring attention to the need for the ocean to be protected.
The RCS appointment is quite fitting as the 50-year-old, who was born in the port city of Plymouth in the United Kingdom (UK), grew up in not one, but three Commonwealth countries.
A delighted Pugh announced on social media: “I grew up in three Commonwealth nations: the UK, Malta and South Africa. Today I am thrilled to announce that I’ve been appointed an Ambassador of the Royal Commonwealth Society. Thank you for this honour.” He added: “The Commonwealth comprises 54 diverse nations. Almost all are maritime, and many are island nations, which are being seriously impacted by climate change. I look forward to working with them to be a voice for our oceans.”
Dr Linda Yueh, Chair of the RCS, said: ‘Since 2007, Lewis’ inspirational swims, in some of the world’s most fragile ecosystems, have highlighted the existential threat that climate change poses to the Commonwealth, and the world. As the society increases the scope of its environmental work over the next five years, we are delighted that Lewis is joining the society as an Ambassador.”
Along with Pugh, world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, OBE, was also appointed an Ambassador of the RCS.
– Source: www.sapeople.com |
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| CAPE TOWN MARATHON GOES GLOBAL IN OCTOBER AMID PANDEMIC |
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| The City of Cape Town (CoCT) says it is proud to partner with the Cape Town Marathon for the event’s first-ever hybrid virtual marathon. |
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Africa’s only IAAF Gold-label status marathon usually attracts 20 000 athletes from over 60 countries annually.
The CoCT says: “In light of the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on the number of participants in gatherings, the event organisers have found an innovative way of continuing with the race.
“While a few invited elite runners will be taking on the marathon in four cities in South Africa, this year’s race will also use a virtual app to link thousands of runners who will be taking on the marathon from across the world.”
The elite race will be broadcast live on SABC on Sunday, 18 October 2020.
The CoCT, which has partnered with the race event for many years, commended the marathon organisers for “thinking outside the box and using technology as a solution to overcome this hurdle”.
CoCT said: “This type of proactive thinking is exactly what is required when we are faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.
“While those running the race from other parts of the world won’t have the breathtaking views of Table Mountain, the historic City Hall or take in the refreshing breeze of the Atlantic Ocean, they will hear about 30 Cape Town landmarks through the app.”
Double Olympic medallist, Mo Farah, who is the race’s ambassador, will also be taking on the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon from his home city of London.
– Source: www.sapeople.com |
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| BABALWA LATSHA NAMED ONE OF AFRICA’S UNSTOPPABLES |
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| Captain of Springbok Women, Babalwa Latsha, was recently named as one of Rugby Africa’s 12 “unstoppable” women in rugby. |
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Latsha has been named one of the top 12 leading women in rugby in Africa. This is a massive achievement and testament to the incredible player she is both on the field and off it.
Rugby Africa unveiled their “Try & Stop Us” Campaign on 5 October, which features their selection of 12 phenomenal women from across the African continent. These women are not only rugby players but coaches, managers, referees and more. They will be known as the Unstoppables.
26-year-old Latsha made her Test debut with the Springbok Women on the team’s United Kingdom Tour in 2018, and because of her incredible leadership skills, she was made the captain in 2019 during in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup. During this time, the ladies also attended the 2021 Rugby World Cup Qualifier.
“It’s always a privilege to represent my nation and country in rugby, and being named among12 powerful women in the sport is in itself is very empowering – not only to me but also for young women in Africa,”
“Rugby is rapidly growing on the continent and it is wonderful to be part of that. My message to other women in rugby is that the sport is a phenomenal vehicle to change one’s life.
“So, put in as much effort and work as you can to make your dreams come true, and enjoy your rugby as much as possible.” – Babalwa Latsha.
– Source: www.goodthingsguy |
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