The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa congratulates South African boxer Jackson Chauke for winning the vacant International Boxing Organisation (IBO) flyweight title. Chauke defeated British boxer Quaise Khademi to become South Africa’s latest world title holder.
An experienced fighter who won a silver medal in the men’s flyweight boxing event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, Chauke has had a stellar career which has culminated in his IBO flyweight title victory.
Minister Kodwa says, “I congratulate Jackson Chauke for his excellent and inspirational achievement. He has raised the country’s flag sky high.”
Minister Kodwa adds, “Chauke is an inspiration not only to South African boxers, but to all athletes for his dedication and commitment to the sport. These qualities have driven Chauke to the IBO flyweight title at 38 years of age.”
Minister Kodwa further states, “I once again express my desire to see South African boxing being revived and to return to the heights it has scaled before. May Chauke’s success and the recent presence of South African boxers competing on the sport’s global stages further invigorate South African boxing.”
For media enquiries:
Mr Litha Mpondwana
Media Liaison Officer: Office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
E-mail: LithaM@dsac.gov.za
Cell:064 802 3003
Ms Phatheka Ntanta
Deputy Director: Communication and Marketing: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
E-mail: PhathekaN@dsac.gov.za
Cell: 083 456 1230
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