Karatekas do themselves proud

The recent Thokoza karate tournament may have come and gone, by the excitement it has generated for the sport in the local community will last for a very long time.

More than 500 participants took part in the tournament, which saw teams from as far as Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Botswana and Swaziland flock to the Thokoza Auditorium for what has become an annual event in the local sporting calendar.

The results saw the women under 45 division led by Princess Mbojwa in first place and Mbali Msomi, Tomatoma Lungiswa and Sharloen Amoda taking second, third and fourth places respectively.

Women under 65kg winners were:

Mamokete Moleme

Smangele Thwala

Ziyanda Sijadi and

Precious Kazembe

Women under 55kg winners were:

Lundukazi Jongilanga

Lihle Ntshingila

Tshiaomo Maphupho

Thuli Mamba

Boys under 45kg winners were:

Bongani Mkwayi

Sammy Makgetha

Lebohan Mokoena

Brian Sibanda

Boys under 55kg winners were:

Bongani Mkhwanazi

Sibusiso Ndlela

Sibonelo Ncube

Lesedi Mosedewu

Boys under 65kg winners were:

Phumulani Maphosa

Sthembiso Nzama

Carlton Mthethwa

Nzuko Mhlakulwana

Boys under 35kg winners were:

Lerato Mohanwe

Nathi Mgwekqa

Lithabo Lihasa

Madela Mkhwayi

Men open division winners were:

Thabane Mndebele

Brian Chilinga

Tengayi Mhlanga

Jabulani Hlatshwayo