Day 1 World Boccia Africa Regional Championships
Team South Africa has completed Day 1 of competition at the Cairo 2025 World Boccia Africa Regional Championships, currently taking place in Egypt from 28 July to 3 August. After arriving safely in Cairo on Monday and using Tuesday to settle in and complete final preparations, the team began their campaign on Wednesday with focus […]
South Africa get started in Cairo, Africa Regional Championships
Team South Africa has arrived safely in Cairo, Egypt, for the Cairo 2025 World Boccia Africa Regional Championships, running from 28 July to 3 August 2025. The delegation touched down on Monday, with Tuesday dedicated to classification, venue setup, and settling in. Today, Wednesday, marks the official start of Day 1 competition, with athletes from […]
South Africa on way to Africa Regional Championships
This week saw our national Boccia team depart for Cairo, Egypt, where they will represent South Africa at the Cairo 2025 World Boccia Africa Regional Championships, scheduled to take place from 28 July to 3 August 2025. The South African delegation, consisting of athletes, ramp operators, and assistants from across the country, will compete in […]
Memorial Service to Honour Former SASAPD President Moekie Grobbelaar
A memorial service will be held in honour of the late Moekie Grobbelaar, former President of the South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD), on Wednesday, 10 July 2025, at the Cullinan Library Park Town Hall, in Cullinan, South Africa. The service will bring together senior leaders from SASAPD, dignitaries from SASCOC, close […]
Strong Start for SASAPD Athletes at AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in Namibia
Day one results from the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in Namibia saw several South African athletes from the SASAPD structures deliver confident performances in the athletics (track and field) events. The 11th edition of the Games, which runs from 3 to 15 July 2025, features Para Athletics (including visually impaired categories) and Special Olympics […]
SASAPD Mourns the Passing of Former President Moekie Grobbelaar
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved former SASAPD President and NEC member, Moekie Grobbelaar, who left us earlier today following her brave battle against cancer. Moekie fought the good fight, she kept the faith, and she finished her course with grace, courage, and unwavering dedication to Para sport […]
SASAPD Leadership Gathers To Strengthens National Alignment Around Strategic Vision
The South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD) hosted a focused strategic planning session this past weekend in Cape Town, where key leaders from across the country gathered to align around the organisation’s long-term vision and ensure meaningful implementation at all levels. The weekend brought together the National Executive Committee, provincial leadership, and […]
Curtains close on thrilling 2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships.
The 2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships came to a thrilling conclusion in Gqeberha, with Gauteng emerging as the overall winning province. Additionally, the Northern Lights School for children with special needs in Gqeberha was named the recipient of a brand-new Toyota Quantum Bus. Gauteng narrowly defeated Western Province across eight sporting codes to claim the […]
New highs at the 2025 Toyota SASAPD National championships
The para swimming gala at the 2025 Toyota SASAPD National championships concluded in record-breaking fashion. Over two thrilling sessions, a total of nine new national marks were established. Among the countries newest record holders is Gauteng’s William le Roux who at 14 years old broke the mens open 1500m S9 record by over 10 seconds. […]
New personal best and African record for Paralympian, Yane van der Merwe
On a brisk late afternoon at the Nelson Mandela University track in Summerstrand, Paralympian Yane van der Merwe overcame challenging conditions to set a new African record* in the women’s discus F44. Amidst the cold sea breeze, van der Merwe delivered a stellar performance, launching a throw of 34.06m on her fourth attempt. This remarkable […]