Special awards will be bestowed on the current Commonwealth team from the Western Cape who represented South Africa with great distinction in Melbourne, Australia. All those athletes, players, administrators and coaches who have done the Western Cape proud during the 2005/6 sporting calendar will be acknowledged.
Special acknowledgement will also be given to those who have passed on, having contributed towards the development of sport and a creation of a home for all during their sporting careers. A special commendation will also be issued to the family of Mbuyiselo "Peddies" Sodayise from Langa. MEC Jacobs says "It does us proud to honour current and past sportspeople at this special sports awards occassion".
All sport editors and journalists are invited to attend as follows:
Date: 7 April 2006
Venue: Van Der Stel Sport Complex, Stellenbosch
Time: 19h00
For further media enquiries please contact:
Mandla Yeki
082 553 3477
Issued by:
Mandla Yeki
Spokesperson for Ministry
Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation
Tel: 021 483 9804
Fax: 021 483 9801
Mobile: 082 553 3477
Protea Assurance Building, Green Market Square
Cape Town
