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 […]
2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships Kicks Off in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
The 2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships officially kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Feather Market Centre in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. During the event, SASAPD President, Jean Miggels, highlighted that a key focus for the federation over the next four years would be the sport of goalball, with hopes of achieving a historic […]
PARALYMPIAN HENDRICKS READY TO GAUGE PROGRESS
Nathan Hendricks has focused his time and energy into establishing himself as one of South Africa’s great Paralympians. In his first Paralympics, at Paris 2024, the 19-year-old Hendricks swam in four finals, a feat matched only by Christian Sadie, and he currently holds two African records, in the SM13 200m individual medley and the S13 […]
MAHLALELA PLOTS PATH TO ONE-LAP DOMINANCE
Collen Mahlalela is heading to the 2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships in Gqeberha this weekend with a simple plan in mind: win and break records. The 400m T47 specialist arrives at the Nationals in form, having set a fast time of 48.70 seconds at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria a fortnight ago. He now competes in […]