Chad le Clos was announced as Sports Star of the Year as voted for by the Mzansi public last night on Sunday the 4th of November as Sporting Heroes were honoured at the 2012 South African Sports Awards which took place at the convention center in Sandton. The monetary value of the award includes a whopping One Million Rands (R1m), Plus a brand new luxury BMW. “Chad has not only won the heart of South Africans, but millions around the globe. His achievements at the Olympics have ascended him onto the world stage,” remarked Minister Mbalula.
Below includes a full list of the winners for the night:
Sports Star of the Year: Chad le Clos – Swimming South Africa
Sportsman of the Year: Vernon Philander – Cricket South Africa
Sportsman of the Year with a Disability: Oscar Pistorius – Athletics South Africa
Sportswoman of the Year: Caster Semenya – Athletics South Africa
Sportswoman of the Year with a Disability: Natalie du Toit – Swimming South Africa
Team of the Year: Rowing
Administrator of the Year: Wimpie du Plessis – Rowing South Africa
Newcomer of the Year: Siyamthanda Kolisi – Rugby South Africa
Coach of the Year: Joseph Mkhonza – Banyana Banyana
Indigenous Games of the Year: Team KZN – KZN Indigenous Games Council
Federation of the Year: Rowing South Africa
Journalist of the Year: Velile Mbuli – SABC
Photographer of the Year: Sydney Seshibedi – The Star
School Team of the Year: Ithembelihle Comprehensive School – SA Rugby
Developing School Team of the Year: Nkunzimbini Junior Secondary School – African Football Championship
Best Recreation Body of the Year: Vhakhegula Vhakhegula – Limpopo Grannies in Football
Volunteer of the Year: Sondiso Magajana – Judo South Africa
