JULIUS MAXAJWE (Deaf)

ALBIE LOUW (Deaf)

MPUMALANGA

WESTERN CAPE

Chef de Mission: Julius was part of management of 2001 Deaflympic Games, deputy chef de mission for the 2005 Deaflympic Games. He is also the Deputy President of South African Deaf Sports Federation and currently manages SADSF Administrative office.

Deputy Chef de Mission: Albie was Chef de Mission for the 2001 Deaflympi Games. He is currently Treasurer of SADSF and has vast experience in organizing international events.

PETRUS BURGER (Deaf)

WESTERN CAPE

Team Manager/coach: Petrus is a Deaf person and is currently chairperson of Western Cape Deaf Sports Federation. He represented South Africa at Deaflympic Games in Denmark as a cyclist.

JOHAN REYNEKE

WESTERN CAPE

Johann is a professional cyclist and has represented SA at the 2007 World Deaf Cycling Championships in US where he won a medal. He came first at the National trials. He is a medal contender.

TERENCE PARKIN

GAUTENG

Terence has represented SA at the 2007 World Deaf Cycling Championships held in US and won 3 medals. He came 2nd at National trials and is a sure medal contender.

CHRISTO BOTHA

WESTERN CAPE

Christo has represented SA at the 2007 World Deaf Cycling Championships in the US. Though he did not win any medal, he came close. He came 3rd at the National trials and might surprise many at the Deaflympics.

GAUTENG

Team Manager/Coach: Tadhg is a well-known Paralympian and has won medals with the Paralympic Team. He brings with him a wealth of experience to the team and his contribution so far is out of this world. He needs no introduction.

TERENCE PARKIN

GAUTENG

Terence has entered in both cycling and swimming. He is the former Olympic medallist and won 13 medals at the 2005 Deaflympics. He has qualified for the Deaflympic Games at National trials. He is the cog that will hold the whole Team SA together and a number of medals await him.

MARKO VAN NIEUWENHUIZEN

GAUTENG

Marko represented the SA at the 2005 Deaflympics and 2007 World Deaf Swimming Championships where he won medals in both events. He is a professional Swimmer and has qualified for the Deaflympic Games through Swim SA event. Marko is a medal contender.

SHANON VAN DER BERG

GAUTENG

Shanon represented SA at 2005 Deaflympic Games and 2007 World Deaf Swimming Championships where he won medals in both events. He has qualified through National trials and is a medal contender.

JOHAN COETZE

WESTERN CAPE

Johan is fairly new to the Deaflympic Games, but has swam in the mainstream events under Swim SA. He has qualified though National trials. He has potential.

PEGGY DE VILLIERS

WESTERN CAPE

Peggy is a professional swimmer and participates in Swim SA events. She represented the country at the 2007 World Deaf Swimming Championships where she won a medal. She has qualified through Swim SA events and is a sure medal contender.

FREE STATE

Team Manager: A former Deaflympics athlete, Jackson was the athletics coach in both 2005 Deaflympic Games and 2008 World Deaf Athletics Championships. Currently the chairperson of Free State Deaf Sports Federation and National athletics convenor, he has the experience needed to manage this team.

DERRICK PEETE (Hearing)

GAUTENG

Coach: He was the athletics team manager at the 2008 World Deaf Athletics Championships. He has attended various athletics courses and has coached and managed Team Gauteng at various SA Games. He is the deputy Principal at Ekurhuleni School for the Deaf and is fluent in SASL. Derrick will also serve as interpreter for the whole Deaflympic team.

LUNGILE VILAKAZI

WESTERN CAPE

She is originally from Gauteng, but currently a student in Western Cape. Lungile reached the finals in Long Jump at the 2008 World Deaf Athletics Championships. She is a sure medal contender.

SONIYA DLAMINI

NORTH WEST

She is originally from Gauteng, but currently studying in North West. She qualified through National trials in the 100m and 200m events. She is currently working on her 200m and has been accepted to train at the University of Potchestroom.

SIYANDA KOPOLO

EASTERN CAPE

A versatile athlete, Siyanda has represented the Country at international events in 2 different codes in 2008. She is the reigning Eastern Cape Disabled Athlete of the Year. She has qualified for the 100m and 200m events through National trials and can pull off a huge surprise at the Games.

LLISA-MARIE BREDENKAMP

GAUTENG

Lisa has qualified through SAPS National Athletics Championships and was the overall female winner in javelin, discuss and shot-put. She also represented SA at the 2005 Deaflympics. She is a medal contender.

MESHACK MASHABA

GAUTENG

He has represented SA at the 2008 World Deaf Athletics Championships. Meshack qualified for the Deaflympics through National trials at a time of 10.9 in 100m. He is currently working on bettering his 200m time and is a medal contender.

NQOBISIZWE NYAWO

KWAZULU/NATAL

He has qualified for the Deaflympics through National trials with a time of 11.3 in 100m. He is currently working on his 200m time and is a contender.

THEMBINKOSI JAMA

EASTERN CAPE

He has represented SA at the 2008 World Deaf Athletics Championships. He has qualified for the Deaflympic Games through National trials with a time of 11.1. He is currently working on his 200m time and is a medal contender.

MOSES LEPHEANA

KWAZULU/NATAL

Moses is a professional long distance runner. He has represented the country at the 2001 Deaflympic Games and won 3 medals. He has also won many medals under ASA. He has qualified in the 42.2 marathon through ASA and is a sure medal contender.

ISAAC MAHLAKE

GAUTENG

Isaac is a professional long distance runner. He has represented SA at the 2005 Deaflympic Games and won a medal. He has also won many medals in ASA events. He has qualified for the 42.2 marathon though ASA and is a sure medal contender.

FREE STATE

Team manager/coach: Nthabiseng is also a table tennis player and has shown qualities as a coach and leader. She is the only member of the management who is a woman. Nthabiseng is currently working on bettering her coaching skills with the help of a professional coach in Bloemfontein.

BRIAN MKHIZE

KWAZULU/NATAL

Brian led the pack at the National trials and though table tennis goes to the Deaflympic for the first time, he is sure to surprise many.

YANDANI MAFANYA

GAUTENG

Yandani has participated in many SATTB competitions and is the most experienced of all. Has also won many medals nationally and he too will surprise many.

PHUMZA MABALA

EASTERN CAPE

A late replacement, Phumza has the potential to become one of the best table tennis players. Through the exposure that Deaflympic Games will offer her, she will go further in this Game and become one of the medal contenders come 2013 Deaflympic Games.

SILINDOKUHLE MFATUZO

KWAZULU/NATAL

Young and gifted, Silindokuhle has the potential to become one of the best future table tennis players. Though the exposure that Deaflympic Games will offer her, SA will definitely be blessed with one of the gems.

KWAZULU/NATAL

Team Manager: Leonard was team manager when the team visited Botswana for a friendly in 2005 and when the team hosted Swaziland in the qualifiers.

JOHANN KOOPMAN (Hearing)

WESTERN CAPE

Coach: An educator at a school for the Deaf, Johann did a SAFA WP and Ajax CT Coaching Level 1 course, Ambassadors in Sport Level 1. Has coached Inter-Varsity League team as well as Cape Technikon team. He has several coaching honours between 1994 and 2005.

JABULANI SKOSANA

MPUMALANGA

A youthful goalkeeper who has shown ability beyond his age. A good handler of the high crosses and not afraid to play as a sweeper keeper. Has lots of international experience under his belt.

AMOS ZWANE

GAUTENG

An excellent goalkeeper with good reflex ability and shot stopper. Has lots of international experience under his belt.

SIYABONGA MBEJE

KWAZULU/NATAL

A tall solid central defender who can also play down the flanks. Very calm under pressure and has loads of skill.

THUTHUKANI SOKHELA

KWAZULU/NATAL

A very strong hard tackling central defender who gives nothing to the opponents. He loves going forward to join in on attacks.

ANDILE MTHIMDE

EASTERN CAPE

A calm right-back who loves doing overlaps with his midfielders. Has good speed and always plays through his midfield, seldom does he kick the ball up-field, loves to play from the back. Has international experience under his belt.

YOLISILE NYOKANA

EASTERN CAPE

A very strong left-back with good skill and can also double up as an anchor midfielder. He has lots of stamina and loves to run at opposition. Has international experience under his belt.

TEDDY MDLULI

GAUTENG

A left-footed central defender with good first touch, he reads the game very well and this allows him to be quick off the mark. Has international experience under his belt.

JOSEPH RADEBE

FREE STATE

A solid central defender who will play anywhere and still do a good job of it. He is the type of player who will sweat blood for the team. Has international experience under his belt.

ALEX RAKOSA

GAUTENG

A very calm central defender cum right back, right midfielder. Has international experience under his belt.

SONWABO TOM

EASTERN CAPE

A late replacement, Sonwabo is a tall and strong midfielder who is sure to add value to the team.

MPHO MOKHETHI

FREE STATE

A very old-fashioned right-winger with great speed, skill and lots of stamina. He is a professional player.

ANDREW DU PLOOY

WESTERN CAPE

This player makes the team tick both on and off the field. A highly respected player with professional and international experience. He anchors the midfield and is an excellent passer of the ball.

JOHANNES MOTLOUTSI

GAUTENG

A centre-half who has beautiful skill and loads of international experience to his name. He is able to play as a striker if needed.

VINCENT MORAJANE

FREE STATE

A left-half who has a shot like a canon and the speed of a bullet. He combines this well with his natural skill and talent as a footballer. Has international experience under his belt.

THEMBA MALINGA

GAUTENG

A centre-half who has great skill and can unlock the tightest of defence with one defence-splitting pass. He will be allowed to roam wherever he wants to because, this way, he causes problems for the opposition. He is the youngest in the team and a great future lies ahead for him.

BHEKI NGWENYA

FREE STATE

A great player who is the target man and plays his role to near perfection. He holds the ball up well and has the ideal height for crosses from either side. He has international experience under his belt.

ZAKHELE MPOFANA

KWAZULU/NATAL

A small-framed player with a big heart, strong and fights for the ball. He is not afraid to run for everything. He has international experience under his belt.

MARCUS MOLOTO

GAUTENG

Good on the ground and with aerial balls. Very quick and accurate, packs powerful shot on target. He has high strike rate and has international experience under his name.