South Africaโs most decorated Olympian, Tatjana Smith, has officially switched sporting allegiance to the Netherlands after World Aquatics approved her change of nationality.
๐ฅ๐ฅ Olympic gold medals
๐ฅ๐ฅ Olympic silver medals
๐ฟ๐ฆ 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.
๐ A new flag, but an enduring legacy in South African sport. ๐๐
@robertmarawa
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@GaytonMcK@SportArtsCultur
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Minister McKenzie, we need to talk.
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Chlรถe Bailey
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@GaytonMcK@SportArtsCultur
R76 MILLION IN IRREGULAR EXPENDITURE. & WEโRE STILL STRUGGLING TO BUILD SYSTEMS OUR CREATIVE ECONOMY NEEDS.
WEโRE NOT SHORT OF TALENT. WE NEED BETTER SYSTEMS FOR TURNING THAT TALENT INTO SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS.
Minister McKenzie, we need to talk.
@GaytonMcK@SportArtsCultur
R76 MILLION IN IRREGULAR EXPENDITURE. & WEโRE STILL STRUGGLING TO BUILD SYSTEMS OUR CREATIVE ECONOMY NEEDS.
WEโRE NOT SHORT OF TALENT. WE NEED BETTER SYSTEMS FOR TURNING THAT TALENT INTO SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS.
Minister McKenzie, we need to talk.
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Weโre making it easier for independent artists to protect their ownership, run their businesses and prevent costly disputes. ๐ฟ๐ฆ