Africa-Press – South-Africa. Springbok stars Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi and Bafana Bafana attacker Percy Tau, long-distance queen Gerda Steyn and sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer have been nominated in the People’s Choice category for the 17th edition of the South African Sport Awards (SASA).
Kolisi, who was this week included in the list of the 100 most influential people by Time magazine, is also a nominee in the Sports Star of the Year category along with swimmer Tatjana Smith and Paralympian Simoné Kruger. The nominees were announced on Wednesday by sports minister Zizi Kodwa, who confirmed the awards ceremony will take place on May 5 at the Sun City Superbowl.
“The 17th edition of the South African Sports Awards takes place in a significant time in South Africa’s history. We celebrate 30 years of democracy and our national athletes and teams have been raising the nation’s flag sky high,” the minister said.
“In the South African Sport Awards we celebrate the role sport continues to play to unite our diverse people and in lifting the nation’s mood. South African sport is enjoying unprecedented success.
“Our athletes and sports teams have made us all so proud with their performances. I congratulate all the nominees for the 17th edition of the awards.
“The SABC is proud to be the host broadcaster for the awards.”
SABC group CEO Nomsa Chabeli said the broadcaster is “excited we are part of this historic moment of honouring key sports talent in the country and we wish the nominees all the best. We are looking forward to broadcasting this event live on our platforms.”
Full List of Nominees
SPORT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
Mark Alexander
Sibongile Fondini
Louis Polome
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Kirsten Neuschäfer
Tatjana Smith
Laura Wolvaardt
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Andrew Birkett
Eben Etzebeth
Sivenathi Nontshinga
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR WITH A DISABILITY
Mpumelelo Mhlongo
Donald Tebogo Ramphadi
David Watts
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR WITH A DISABILITY
Simoné Kruger
Kat Swanepoel
Kgothatso Montjane
COACH OF THE YEAR
Jacques Nienaber
Rocco Meiring
Jason Sewanyana
SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Khanyiso Tshwaku
Sihle Ndebele
Vaylen Kirtley
SPORT PHOTO OR VISUAL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Samuel Shivambu
Vincent Matlou
Kirsten Olivier
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Gerald Coetzee
Manie Libbok
Karabo Cassius Morapedi
Elanza Jordaan
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Hubert Oliphant
Beka Ntsangwese
Zelma Basson
SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR
Siya Kolisi
Tatjana Smith
Simoné Kruger
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Springboks
T20 Women Cricket Team
Sheep Shearing
FEDERATION OF THE YEAR
South African Rugby Union
Cricket South Africa
Cycling South Africa
RECREATION BODY OF THE YEAR
Amandal WC
Vakhegula-Vhakhegula
Made 4 More
INDIGENOUS GAME TEAM
KZN Kho-Kho Male Team
LP Nvuca Team
GP Diketo Team
SCHOOL TEAM OF THE YEAR
Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale — Tug of War 560kg Men
Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool — Netball
Clapham High School — Football
DEVELOPING SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
Edendale Technical High School — U15 Girls — Sihle Basi sport chairperson
MM Sebitloane Special School — Mr Bitso
Hlabi School
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
Sean Rapaport
Reinet Barnard
Aimee Barrett-Theron
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Eben Etzebeth
Gerda Steyn
Siya Kolisi
Percy Tau
Kirsten Neuschafer
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