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International wheelchair tennis comes to town

The Middelburg Country Club welcomed the first-ever internationally recognised wheelchair tennis tournament to town.

March 28, 2024
Matthew Handley 1 minute read
Photo: Matt Handley.

Taking place from March 24–26, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour-sanctioned KPM ITF Junior Tournament saw para-athletes from across South Africa converge upon Middelburg.

The talent and determination on display were tremendous, with the athletes having a fierce sense of respectful competition, as the only love lost on the court was the score going from 0 to 15.

Photo: Matt Handley.

Three Middelburg locals, Makwena Ramathuba, Mpilo Mabena and Samkelo Molopo took part in the tournament.

You can find the results of the three finals below:

• Singles Consolation final – Khopolo Motebang (winner) 6–4, 7–6 Sthembiso Dladla
• Singles Main Draw final – Ntando Nokama (winner) 6–1, 6–0 Thabisang Mosiane
• Doubles Main Draw final – Thabisang Mosiane and Ntando Nokama (winners) 6–0, 6–3 Samkelo Molopo and Thato Seriti.

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March 28, 2024
Matthew Handley 1 minute read

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Tobie van den Bergh

Tobie started as a journalist in September 1975. He was appointed editor of the Middelburg Observer in 1982 where he worked until he retired in 2024. He received numerous awards, is a founding member of the Forum for Community Newspapers and has published two books about his work. Although retired, Tobie is still very much involved in community journalism.
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