South Africa’s sports legacy is in peril due to the government’s failure to enact antidoping legislation in line with the World AntiDoping Agency’s latest code. The national rugby and cricket teams, the Springboks and the Proteas, may not be able to represent their country under its flag and anthem, which could have serious consequences. Sports have played a crucial role in unifying South Africa, and the government must act urgently to safeguard its sporting legacy and national pride.
JeanMarc Johannes is a skateboarding hero from Cape Town, South Africa, who has achieved two Guinness World Records. Overcoming financial limitations, the lack of skate parks, and asthma, he has become a skateboarding legend, with a goal to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. JeanMarc’s journey inspires young skateboarders to pursue their dreams and highlights the transformative power of sports in shaping communities. His story teaches valuable lessons about passion, perseverance, and dedication that resonate beyond the skateboarding sphere.
