The Sedibeng Sports Confederation has elected a new executive committee following its elections held on April 23. The newly elected leadership will serve a two-year term until 2028, after which the organisation will transition into an Olympic-aligned cycle, with the next elections scheduled for 2028 and 2032.

The confederation says the new leadership takes office at a critical time for sport development in the region, with a renewed focus on strengthening governance, improving coordination across sporting codes, and building sustainable structures for long-term growth.

A key priority for the incoming executive committee will be the revival and development of sport across Sedibeng, with an emphasis on structured athlete development pathways.

The confederation has also committed to identifying and nurturing talent capable of progressing to elite levels, including future Olympic participation. Outgoing structures and stakeholders expressed confidence that the new leadership will help restore and elevate sport in the region to its former strength through improved organisation and collaboration.

Xolani Mathumbo has been elected president, with Martie Bezuidenhout serving as first vice-president and Gerald Veeris as second vice-president. Dries van Heerden will serve as treasurer, while Nteo Khause takes on the role of secretary.

Mariana Kruger has been elected vice-secretary, and Mbali Hlophe joins as an additional member of the executive committee. In a statement, the confederation congratulated the incoming executive committee and said the focus now shifts to implementation, rebuilding, and strengthening the region’s sporting ecosystem.

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