Kabelo Selebogo
MEC for Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation (Acsr), Kenetswe Mosenogi, has congratulated all the winners honoured at the North West Sports Awards held last Saturday at Sun City. She further wished them luck with their entries into the South African Sports Awards to be held later in the year. Orlando Pirates star, Mannapule Saleng, who hails from Bloemhof, bagged Sports Star of The Year Award at the award ceremony. The footballer, who rushed to Sun City after the Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs, complimented Junior Masangane (Mmabana Gymnastics) and Tshiamo Matlhoane (NW Gymnastics), who competed alongside him in the same category. Saleng said that no words could adequately express how grateful he was to be recognized for his outstanding on-field performance. ”
The 16-category-awards and special awards seek to recognise, celebrate and reward exellence in various sporting codes from local, provincial and international spheres. Nthabiseng Nini, who played for Team SA at ICC U19 Women’s Cricket World Cup, dropped tears of joy as she was receiving the Young Athlete of the Year award. 2022 Comrade Marathon winner, Tete Dijana bagged the Premier Award and veteran Sports broadcaster and author of The Politics Of South African Football, Oshebeng Alpheus Koonyaditse was honoured with an Exellecent Award. Addressing athletes, guests and sports practitioners, MEC Mosegoni said: “Sport plays a vital role and can be turned into a profession these days. It is good to witness that our very own athletes do not only represent their home towns, province but also represent the country in various sporting codes.”
Here is the full list of all winners:
1. Sport Administrator Of The Year – Ms Kgomotso Motshabi
2. Sportsman Of The Year – Mr Onalenna Mongale
3. Sportsman Of The Year With Disability – Mr Amogelang Modise
4. Sportswoman Of The Year – Ms Miranda Coetzee
5. Sportwoman Of The Year With Disability – Ms Liezel Gouws
6. Sports Team Of The Year – Rise And Shine Ladies Fc
7. Coach/Technical Officer Of The Year – Mr Michael Masangane
8. Sports Volunteer Of The Year – Mr Mogale Joseph
9. Provincial Federation Of The Year – North West Cricket
10. Community Based Sports And Recreation Programme Of The Year – Moshawane Cycling Club
11. Journalist Of The Year – Ms Karabo Mokgalagadi (Electronic – YOU Fm) & Mr
Teboho Letselela (Print – Mafikeng Mail)
12. School Sport Team Of The Year – Floradene Primary School
13. Rural School Sport Team Of The Year Tirisano High School
14. Young Athlete Of The Year Year – Ms Nthabiseng Nini
15. Indigenous Team Of The Year Is North West Dibeke Association
16. Sports Star Of The Year – Monnapule Saleng
SPECIAL AWARDS:
1. Premier Award
Tete Dijana – 2022 Comrade Marathon winner
Timothy Molobi – City Press Sports anchor
2. Excellence Award
Mami Diale – NSA Vice President
Oshebeng Koonyaditswe – Sports Journalist
Mmabana Tumbling team
3. Lifetime Achiever
Molehi Rancho – Sports Legend
Lucas Tlhamelang – Sports Legend
Shimane Ramagaga – Sports Legend
Gesond Vilakazi – Sports Legend
Keorapetse Makgale – Sports Legend
Tersius Liebernberg
4. Community Sport Developer Award
North-West University Soccer Institute
Siegfried Hlongwa
Joe Masibi
Sapayopa NW Bikers
5. Posthumous Award
Onalenna Kalabatane
Archie Kettledas