Yearly, the South African sporting neighborhood is reminded of how deeply its heroes form our collective id, not solely by way of victories, however by way of the inspiration they go away behind.
In line with Clinton van der Berg, writing on his Acquired Recreation web site, in 2025, we bid farewell to various outstanding figures throughout disciplines, from boxing and rugby to cricket, soccer, and swimming.
Helped outline eras
These women and men carried the hopes of followers, broke obstacles, and embodied the resilience of South African sport.
They had been mentors, pioneers, and function fashions who helped outline eras and uplift communities.
As we mirror on their lives, their tales remind us that sport is greater than competitors; it’s tradition, reminiscence, and connection.
These we misplaced this yr, remembered with respect:
Boxing: Lee Dyer, Emile Brice, Daniel Bruwer, Dr Steven Saad, Steve Kalakoda
Cricket: Ron Draper, Kamohelo Mtsweni, Robin Smith
Soccer: Desmond Chauke, Gerry Francis, Tendai Ndoro
Golf: Phil Simmons
Motorsport: Pieter Joubert
Rowing: Kerry Grundlingh
Rugby: Piet Bester, Andy van der Watt, Sakkie de Klerk, Piet Strydom, Wally Walters, Kobus van der Merwe, Toy Dannhauser, Norman Mbiko, Cornal Hendricks, Braam Reynecke, Des van Jaarsveldt, Vuyo Maqholo, Daniel Snyman, Bevan Fortuin, Jan Boland Coetzee, Max Baise, Hennie van Zyl
Highway working: Jetman Msutu, Cheryl Winn, Desirée du Plessis
Swimming: Joan Harrison
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