Wayde van Niekerk announced as Laureus Sport for Good Ambassador
Sprint sensation and current 400m World and Olympic record holder, Wayde Van Niekerk has been announced as the latest Laureus Ambassador. Van Niekerk joins an illustrious group of esteemed South African sporting icons in the Laureus Family, including current Banyana...
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Laureus Supporters’ Club member Marieta Dercksen is the lucky winner of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz A200 Sedan, valued at over R600 000!
As Nelson Mandela so famously said, “sport has the power to change the world, it has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Supporters’ Club launched in June 2020 and offered the...
Laureus Supporters’ Club announces winner!
Injury and the Elements Forces Grant Lottering to Put Brakes on the Most Extreme Endurance Ride Attempted in SA
45 hours 43 minutes into his #xtremeSA2020 Im’possible Tour, miracle cyclist Grant Lottering was forced to stop his toughest solo fundraising ride due to injury and the elements. He was attempting to cycle over 2 000km on gravel roads , including 22 300m of climbing,...
Join the Laureus Supporters’ Club and stand a chance of winning a Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and Mercedes-Benz South Africa are giving you the chance to win a brand new Mercedes-Benz A200 Sedan, valued at over R600 000. Every R100 donated earns you a ticket into the draw. Not only do you stand a chance of winning but...
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LAUREUS AND NTT PRO CYCLING TO CELEBRATE MANDELA DAY WITH SPORT FOR GOOD PELOTON
On the 102nd anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, Laureus Sport for Good will honour their first Patron, the man instrumental in defining the ethos and values of Laureus Sport for Good with two virtual 67-minute Sport for Good Pelotons. NTT Pro Cycling, who are...
Laureus Sport for Good South Africa launches Laureus Supporters’ Club
As Nelson Mandela so famously said, “sport has the power to change the world, it has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation is launching their Supporters’ club which offers the...
20 years of Laureus
On this day 20 years ago, one of the most powerful speeches in sporting history was spoken on stage at the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards. Standing alongside 24 of the world’s greatest living sporting legends, Laureus’ First Patron Nelson Mandela said: “Sport...
Global Sport for Development Community Launches ‘SPORT FOR GOOD RESPONSE FUND’
The global sporting community's efforts to protect vulnerable children and young people in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic has been boosted by the creation of the ‘Sport for Good Response Fund’. The fund will unite the support of a wide range of partners to...
COVID-19 Response
In these challenging times of uncertainty brought about by the global Covid-19 pandemic, we want to use our platform to spread key messages and helpful information to support the Laureus family and wider communities.In an effort to share knowledge, learnings and best...
From the desk of Laureus Sport for Good South Africa Chairman, Morne Du Plessis
In light of President Cyril Ramaphosas’ national address on Sunday 15 March outlining the South African government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation has today started the process of engaging with programmes and stakeholders to...
Bryan Habana inducted into Laureus World Sports Academy
BERLIN, February 16, 2020 – Ahead of Monday’s landmark 20th anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards in Berlin, South African rugby legend Bryan Habana has been inducted into the Laureus World Sports Academy. Widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby players of all...
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