Provincial MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais says she’s proud that the bulk of the South African team comes from the Western Cape. “It is so wonderful to be here and to see off our team. We are very proud of them because they excelled … #capetowninternationalairport #rio2016 #olympics #paralympics #athletics #southafrica
The final two rounds of the rain-soaked event brought plenty of shuffling on the leaderboard, with Sunette Viljoen of South Africa winning silver at 64.92 meters, followed by Barbora Špotáková of the Czech Republic in third. #SunetteViljoen #rio2016 #southafrica #silver #olympics
JOHANNESBURG – Caster Semenya’s family say they’re behind her all the way as she prepares for the women’s 800m semifinals in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. #CasterSemenya #rio2016 #goforgold #gold #handsoffcaster #caster4gold #olympics #rioolympics2016
Team South Africa began its Rio Olympics campaign this week, and among the 137 athletes competing this year are some of the country’s outstanding female athletes, representing a wide range of sporting disciplines. #southafrica #rio2016 #teamsa #olympics #rsa #athletics
His only real competition was the clock. The South African sprinter broke Michael Johnson’s 17-year-old world record on Sunday night in Rio de Janeiro, leaving two of the greatest one-lap runners of this era in his dust. #southafrica #rio2016 #olympics
