She was never truly South African. We don't turn our backs on our country just because times are hard at home. By all means, go abroad and chase better opportunities, but a true patriot never stops being one. Akahambe.
South Africaβs most decorated Olympian, Tatjana Smith, has officially switched sporting allegiance to the Netherlands after World Aquatics approved her change of nationality.
π₯π₯ Olympic gold medals
π₯π₯ Olympic silver medals
πΏπ¦ A South African legend
While she will now compete in Dutch colours and target LA 2028, Smith will remain based in South Africa, continue training with her long-time coaches, and support local athletes through the Lighthouse Sport Foundation.
π A new flag, but an enduring legacy in South African sport. ππ
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#TatjanaSmith #Olympics #Swimming #SouthAfrica #Netherlands πββοΈβ¨
My colleague that relocated to Cape Town, South Africa πΏπ¦ for his Msc program was telling me how beautiful the city is, yeah that true
But I told him that Cities like Abuja, Kano and Uyo are better than Cape Town in terms of Nature, Beauty, Road network and Aesthetics.
Never use the dead to seek sympathy......she had the best exclusive with President a month before her untimely death.....we moved along so well with her......try next time.