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May 30, 2024
JKA Karate Funakoshi Gichin Cup 16th World Championships Ali Mohamed, now 15, has qualified to represent South Africa at the Funakoshi Gichin Cup 16th World Championships taking place 25 - 27 October in Japan after getting Gold and the Grand Chapion Award (double Gold) at the SAJKA National Chapionsips.   Unfortunately his mom is a single parent without any maintenance help and therefor we need sponsorships, and raise funds for him to attend this prestigious event. Ali Mohamed has been doing karate since he was 8 years old and has excelled on Competition level and his gradings. He ...

May 20, 2024
Representing RSA - Funakoshi Gichin Cup 15th Karate World Championship Tournament My name is Melo Mdunge at 12 years old, I am in my final year of senior primary school, and I am incredibly passionate about both academics and sports. I am reaching out to you today to share an exciting opportunity and to humbly request your support. In just a few months' time, I will have the honour of representing South Africa in Karate at an international competition in Japan. This is a dream come true for me, and I am thrilled at the prospect of showcasing my skills on a global stage. However, as you ca...

May 19, 2024
Sunfest Mayhem Victory The World Association of Wrestling South Africa (WAWSA) Hosted Sunfest Mayhem which was in the Sunfest Multi Sporting Festival in Roodeplaat Pretoria. Joshua Jesse Chetty Known to the Wrestling Fans as "Joshua The Bull" is on a winning Streak since Becoming the Arnold's Champion Last year at The Arnold Classic Africa 2023. He has also Defeated International Wrestling Superstar "El Bandolero " from the United Kingdom at WrestleMonster 6. Joshua The Bull with TJ Tremor an International wrestling Superstar. Joshua The Bull defeated The LoudMouth at The Sunfest Mayhem o...

May 12, 2024
Joshua Jesse Chetty, known as “Joshua The Bull”, took on El Bandolero from the United Kingdom in his match. Chetty wrestled under the World Association of Wrestling South Africa (Wawsa) banner. El Bandolero is an experienced wrestling superstar on the circuit in the United Kingdom. It was a tough battle as I am not just representing my hometown, but my country, as it was Wawsa vs World Association Wrestling UK,” he said. Chetty added that South Africa had welcomed a number of wrestlers from all over the world. “We had [participants] like Saraya Knight, who is the mother of former WWE an...

May 12, 2024
Armwrestling Takes On the Western Cape We are counting down to our national championships to be held 28 & 29 June 2024 in Paarl, Western Cape, with over 75 registered athletes already. At our first AGM to be held at Nationals members will be expected to elect in our first official Executive Committee, as well as accept the SAAF Constitution. This document will be made available to all members to read through on request. SAAF has 189 registered affiliated members on our books. Each athlete making the choice to be part of something greater than themself. We hope to see a continued growth...