The Ministry of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities welcomes the decision of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) to allow Caster Semenya to compete again in women athletics.
It is much regrettable that Caster's outstanding career in athletics has had to be put on hold for almost a year and the disregard for her human dignity that coupled her suspension was deplorable.
The decision to allow her to run again is the best news for our country since the successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. We hope that Caster will find strength to revive her career and achieve even more accolades than she has done already.
As South Africans, we should continue to provide Caster with all the support she needs to put behind this sad episode and allow her to work towards attaining her personal goals.
We are proud of you Caster.
Contact:
Sibani Mngadi
Cell: 0827720161
E-mail: Sibani@po.gov.za
