A team of more than 200 athletes will fly the flag for South Africa at the 2011 All-Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique in September. South African athletes will compete in a total of 18 different sports against their continental counterparts at the Games which run from 3–18 September while there is also representation by para-athletes in the aquatics and athletics codes.
South African athletes are to participate in: aquatics, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, canoeing, chess, cycling, football, judo, karate, robbery, sailing, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, triathlon, volleyball and beach volleyball.
Officials - Keikabile Motlatsi, Eugene Thipe, Hennie Kotze, Owen van Niekerk.Men - Lebogang Moeng, Thuso Mpuang, Oscar Pistorius, Lehann Fourie, Cornel Fredericks, Ramsay Carelse, Ebenhaeser Beukes, Luvo Manyonga, Tumelo Thagane, Roelof Potgieter, Jacobus Engelbrecht, Victor Hogan, Russel Tucker, Chris Harmse, Robert Oosthuizen, Hardus Pienaar, Bernardus Crous, Ross Jordaan,Women - Veronica Theron, Anika Smit, Sonia Smuts, Veronica Abrahamse, Elizna Naude, Justine Robbeson, Sunette Viljoen, Gerlize de Klerk, Janet LawlessOfficials - Nchakaga MpheloMen - Fanie van der Merwe, Hilton Langenhoven, Michael Louwrens,Women Juanelie Meijer, Zandile NhlapoIn the swimming code Olympic gold medallist Roland Schoeman will be joined by 2012 Olympic Games medal hope Cameron van der Burgh who won two bronze medals at the recent FINA world championships in China. Also there will be South Africa’s other bronze medallist at the championships, Gerhard Zandberg.
Officials - Graham Hill, Dean Price, Igor Omeltchenko and Queeneth NdlovuMen - Roland Schoeman, Gideon Louw, Darian Townsend, Leath Shankland, Jean Basson, Jasper Venter, Mark Randall, Gerhardus Zandberg, Charl Crous, Darren Murray, Cameron van der Burgh, Neil Versfeld, Thabang Moeketsane, Neil Watson, Garth Tune, Chad le Clos, Riaan Schoeman, Malesela Molepo, Edward JohanniesenWomen - Karin Prinsloo, Roxanne Tammadge, Rene Warnes, Dominique Dryding, Mandy Loots, Natasha de Vos, Suzaan van Biljon, Claire Conlon, Muminah Connelly, Kathryn Meaklim, Bianca MeyerOfficials - Cedric Finch, Brian ElliotMen - Kevin Paul, Achmat Hassiem, Sean Clarke, Kevin WallerWomen - Natalie du Toit, Emily Gray, Shireen SapiroOfficials - Willie Joseph, Stewart Carson.Men - Dorian James, Jacob Maliekal, Enrico James, Willem Viljoen, Roelof Dednam,Women - Stacey Doubell, Michelle Butler-Emmett, Kerry-Lee Harrington, Annari ViljoenOfficials - Clemen Kock, Mlungisi Ngwenya, Sergei Paly.Men - Neo Mothiba, Thagang Kgwedi, Kegorapetse Letsebe, Quintin Denyssen, Cedric Kalombo, Lindokuhle Sibankulu, Nhlanhla Dlamini, Amogelang Keogatile, Brendan Mettler, Malakia Loate, Wayne Mhlongo, Kagiso Ngoetjane, Jerry ManyubeleOfficials -Andile Mofu, Nkosinathi Hlatshwayo, Herman BeukesMen - Gift Pilane, Ludumo Lamati, Ayabonga Sonjica, Siphiwe Lusizi, Tulani Mbenge, Hlahla Hobwana, Walter Dlamini, Akani Phuzi, Paul SchaferAmong the canoeists will be the crack K2 combination of Shaun Rubenstein and Mike Arthur as well as former World Cup K1 medallist Bridgitte Hartley.
Officials - Greg van Heerden, Marcus MelckMen - Nick Stubbs, Calvin Mokoto, Greg Louw, Gavin White, Michael Arthur, Shaun Rubenstein, Willem BassonWomen - Tiffany Kruger, Bridgitte HartleyOfficials - Siboniso CeleMen - Lindelani Ngidi, Donovan WewegeOfficials - Brian Aitchison, Jerald TimesMen - Henry Steel, Donovan van den Heever, Johannes Mabusela, Daniel Cawdery, Kgaugelo MoshetleWomen - Anzel Solomons, Monique Sischy, Jenine Ellappen, Ezet Roos, Denise FrickOfficials - Barry Austin, Gregory BothaWomen - Leandri Du Toit, Lisa Olivier, Lynette BurgerThe Banyana Banyana women’s side is also part of this strong contingent and are still in the running to qualify for next year’s Olympics. The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) are struggling to secure the names of the men’s football team. SASCOC received the final list of 18 players, however were told on 17 August 2011 that in a meeting between the CEOs of SAFA and the PSL, SAFA were given the indication that the PSL clubs refused to release their players.
Officials - Zanele Khanyile, Joseph Mkhonza, Bongani YengwaBanyana Banyana - Yolula Tsawe, Ntshetsana Mputle, Sibongiseni Khamlana, Nthabeleng Modiko, Nondyebo Mgudu, Emily Mogatla, Matha Mokoma, Nomvula Kgoale, Chantelle Esau, Nocawe Sikiti, Sisebo Mabatle, Tina Selepe, Memory Makhanya, Nomakhosi Zulu, Andisiwe Mgcoyi, Mantombi RadebeOfficials - Rodney ClemenceMen - Gideon van Zyl, Patrick TreziseWomen - Siyabulela MabuluOfficials - Ian Le Roux, VJ GovenderMen - , Adeeb Fillies, Daniel Kotze, Morgan Moss, Shane Moss, Eugene Oosthuizen, Siphiwe AugustWomen - Coral Jacobs, Joad Schwalbach, Zachous BanyaneOfficials - Marchelle Maroun, Dorcas Basiretsi, Reginald SharpWomen - Nokuthula Qegu, Nosiphiwo Goda, Kgomotso Itlhabanyeng, Tintswalo Mhlongo, Kay Baron, Sameshia Esau, Nontando Lusaseni, Fezeka Gambushe, Precious Mthembu, Mbukwana Palesa, Zanele Gumede, Engeldraud MungengaOfficials - Samantha Gatland, Aubrey ShepardMen - Daniel Kotze, Stefano Marcia, Ntshetsana Mputle, Barack Obama, Mbukwana PalesaOfficials - Belinda Hayward, Shellee Nel, Derrick RobinsonTeam - Ruben Heard, Daniel Spratley, David Wilson, Emma Clark, Stefano Marcia, Matthew Shaw, Jessica Deary, Bridget Clayton, Rudy McNeill, Craig Richards, Eben Vivier, Johan Vivier.Officials - Audrina MacDonald, Clement MeyeMen - Shane Overmeyer, Kurt Lingeveldt, Luke AbrahamsWomen - Khanyisilen Madala, Letshego Seleke, Vivian Jackson.Officials - Motsei Monnakgotla, Jung ChoMen - Wu Yu-Tai, Lesego Maponyane, Alpheus Mkhonazi, Gopolang MokokaOfficials - Bridget ViseeWomen - Chanel Simmonds, Natasha FourouclasFive triathletes make the trip, among them Wian Sullwald, who was in the South African team that did duty at the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore last year.
Officials - Lindsey ParryMen - Wian Sullwald, Erhard WolfaardtWomen - Carlyn Fisher, Lauren Dance, Andrea SteynOfficials - Mkheyi Ndlovu, Mogamat Groenewald, Thierry MabekaTeam - Gershon Rorich, Kirshen Govender, Yashveer Maharijh, Andile Masinga, Ricardo Valentine, Dean Layters, Jamaine Naidoo, Clinton Stemmet, Warwick Elleberck, Shaien Govender, Sugendren Govender, Velisa NtshunsheTeam - Freedom Chiya, Grant Goldsmith, Palesa Sekhonyana, Randy Williams