South Africa’s most successful Olympian, Tatjana Smith, was named SA Sports Star of the Year at the 18th annual South African Sport Awards, held at the Sun City Superbowl.
This year’s edition, themed “Celebrating Sporting Excellence,” paid tribute to the achievements of athletes, coaches, administrators, and media professionals who have not only excelled in their respective disciplines but have also inspired a nation through resilience, passion, and performance.
The 18th edition was a celebration of both legacy and new talent. From seasoned champions to rising stars, the awards highlighted the depth and diversity of South African sport. The coveted Sport Star of the Year and Team of the Year awards were claimed by Tatjana Smith and 4x100m Men’s Team (Paris Olympics).
ALL THE WINNERS
Sport Administrator of the Year: Pholetsi Moseki (Cricket)
Recreation Body of the Year: Made for More Zama (Para Surfing)
Sport Volunteer of the Year: Phuti Lekoloane (Football)
Youth/Junior Sport Star of the Year: Simoné Kruger (Para Athletics)
Youth/Junior Sport Team of the Year: SA U19 Tug of War Men’s Team (Tug of War)
Sport Visual Journalist of the Year: Roger Sedres
Sports Media Journalist of the Year: Palesa Manaleng
Technical Official of the Year: Ernesta Strydom (Para Cycling)
National Federation of the Year: South African Rugby Union
Sport Team of the Year: 4x100m Men’s Team (Paris Olympics)
Coach of the Year: Rocco Meiring (Swimming)
Sportswoman of the Year with a Disability: Simoné Kruger (Para Athletics)
Sportsman of the Year with a Disability: Mpumelelo Mhlongo (Para Athletics)
Sportswoman of the Year: Tatjana Smith (Swimming)
Sportsman of the Year: Alan Hatherly (Cycling)
Sport Star of the Year: Tatjana Smith (Swimming)
