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‘Protea Women are precious ambassadors of SA’

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Picture: Protea Women against New Zealand during T20 World Cup Final  

By BAKANG MOKOTO

20 October 2024 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture, Joe McGluwa has saluted the valiant effort shown by Protea Women for the duration of the Women T20 World Cup in Dubai. McGluwa congratulated the team on behalf of the committee.

He further said the performances in the 2024 World Cup, have created an opportunity for the Proteas from now on to unlock its potential. McGluwa added that this will show the world the country’s untapped potential to win big in the future.

“South Africa must hold their heads high for the success they have realised in this year’s tournament. With every participation in global events, our women show unbelievable growth.

“Reaching a consecutive final of this tournament was a victory on its own. It is something we should be proud of as a nation. South Africa heroically defeated Australia on Thursday to firmly have a grip on the trophy,” said McGluwa.

He said they played New Zealand in the final, who set us 158, but South Africa fell just short, despite displaying an unbelievable level of maturity. McGluwa said anything was possible in the finals, and South Africans should be proud of what they have in the Protea Women.

“The silver medallists for the second tournament running, Protea women should be proud. This is an achievement and evidence that we have given a very good account of ourselves. The success of the South African women across sporting codes is something to marvel at.

“Banyana Banyana are reigning African Champions, and the Springbok Women had recently hosted a successful five nations women tournament featuring Australia, Scotland, Japan, and Italy,” he said.

McGluwa said from this point, it was upward and onward for these precious ambassadors of the Republic. He said this should serve as an inspiration and spare young women of all races and backgrounds into choosing cricket, from Gugulethu, Eldos, Umlazi, Sandton and even the rural Limpopo.

Meanwhile, New Zealand beat South Africa by 32 runs in a tantalising Women T20 World Cup final.

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Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture mourns the death of veteran actress, Connie Chiume

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Picture: Veteran actress, the late Connie Chiume

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture, Joe McGluwa said they have learnt with shock the passing of veteran actor, Connie Chiume. McGluwa said the committee sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and the entire creative sector. 

“The passing of Sis Connie is a real loss to the industry, and a loss the industry will struggle to cope with. It will take a long time to find a mother figure to all those who have crossed paths with her.

“Sis Connie built a name for herself on theatre and mostly television productions. A typical all-rounder well versed in her style of switching with ease on many South African languages, a trick few actors can master,” he said.

McGluwa further said Chiume reportedly passed on Tuesday and she was 72 at the time of her passing. He added that Chiume featured in so many prominent and illustrious productions in South Africa like Gomora and the Black Panther, and was thus honoured for her roles. 

“Sis Connie’s passing was sudden, but she will remain in our hearts and for what she has achieved, the sector will forever be rewarded in such a manner as to benefit young actors,” said McGluwa. 

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