The Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture for South Africa, Nathi Mthethwa, has appreciated women who are flying the country’s flag high on the global stage as it commemorates its Women’s Month.
Mthethwa addressed the media in an engagement session on the support provided to the creative and arts sector, noting the efforts of Olympic champion and world record holder, Tatjana Schoenmaker; and, Bianca Buitendag, for their stellar performance at the Games in Tokyo.
“Our women in sport epitomize the meaning of being South African. They are stories of resilience, stealth, and determination that warrant celebration. They are symbols of possibility, glory, and hope for many South Africans.
“At the Olympics currently underway in Tokyo, Tatjana Schoenmaker made us all proud as she scooped gold and silver medals while setting a world record. Bianca Buitendag also added to South Africa’s glory with a silver medal. Another star flying the South African flag high on the global stage is our very own Kgothatso, who is the first black South African woman to reach the finals at Wimbledon” he said.
Mthethwa noted that the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is involved with providing financial and non-financial support to team South Africa at the Olympics. Support from the Ministry includes facilitating the vaccination of team members and coordinating with sister departments on matters such as international travel, and coordinating with the South African Mission in the host country.
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