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 […]
GOUWS DELIGHTED TO BE ON NATIONAL STAGE
When it comes to documenting the para-athletics history of South Africa, Liezel Gouws’ name will always be prominent as one of the trail-blazers of her sport. She’s already a three-time Paralympian, with a realistic chance of making it four at Los Angeles in 2028 and continues to set the standard in th T37 class in […]
2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships action gets going
The 2025 Toyota SASAPD National Championships will be held in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape for the first time since the Covid restricted Games of 2021. The friendly city is eager for the annual multi-coded Games in it’s full splendour with all 8 sport codes ready to crown their respective national champions. The centrepiece of the Games […]