30 sporting heroes, local legends and Olympians are set to be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame!
South Africa (22 August 2024) — South Africa’s story is one of triumph, unity, and resilience, driven by the extraordinary achievements of its people. This narrative is perhaps most vividly illustrated through the power of sport. As Nelson Mandela once said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”
South Africans have repeatedly felt this unity and pride, whether it’s witnessing our national team win the Rugby World Cup (multiple times at that) or seeing our athletes ascend the podium at the Olympic Games. These moments have become milestones in our national identity and heritage, embodying the spirit of perseverance and triumph on the global stage!
This sentiment is at the heart of The South African Hall of Fame, where the talent, determination, and diversity that define our nation are honoured.
The South African Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognising the extraordinary achievements of South Africans while inspiring the next generation of local legends through various initiatives.
Its mission is to celebrate extraordinary successes while identifying and nurturing the “future legends” who will carry our nation’s flag into the future. In this spirit, 30 of our national sporting heroes are being inducted into The South African Hall of Fame this year!
These remarkable individuals, all retired South African athletes, have made history since our nation’s re-admission to the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992. Their successes span a diverse range of sports, including tennis, swimming, athletics, rowing, canoeing, surfing, and rugby. This induction celebrates both individual and team achievements and pays tribute to the collective spirit that unites us as a nation.
Athletic Legends
- Elana Meyer
- Frantz Kruger
- Godfrey Khotso Mokoena
- Hestrie Cloete
- Hezekiél Sepeng
- Josia Thugwane
- Llewellyn Herbert
- Mbulaeni Mulaudzi
- Sunette Viljoen
Canoeing Legends
- Bridgette Hartley
Rowing Legends
- Donovan Cech,
- James Thompson
- Lawrence Brittain
- Matthew Brittain
- Ramon di Clemente
- Shaun Keeling
- Sizwe Ndlovu
Tennis Legends
- Piet Norval
- Wayne Ferreira
Swimming Legends
- Cameron van den Berg
- Darian Townsend
- Lyndon Ferns
- Marianne Kriel
- Penny Heyns
- Roland Schoeman
- Ryk Neethling
- Terence Parkin
Surfing Legends
- Bianca Buitendag.
The 2016 Blitzboks for Rugby Sevens Legends are also to be inducted.
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