THABO MATIBEDI

SA athletics coach Thabo Matebedi with Olympian Bayanda Walaza

Athletes fund Coach Thabo Matebedi's trip for Italy training camp

Reigning African Coach of the Year, Thabo Matebedi has revealed to SABC Sport that his athletes Bayanda Walaza, Sinesipho Dambile, and Gift Leotlela have funded his trip to Italy to assist them ahead of the World Championships.

Bayanda Walaza (18) matric student receives a hero’s welcome at Curro Hazeldean on August 15, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. Bayanda Walaza won a silver medal in the 4x 100m relay at the Par

Bayanda Walaza chooses University of Pretoria over the USA

Curro High School's Executive Head, Pierre Le Roux, revealed that the sprinting prodigy Bayanda Walaza has opted to pursue his studies at the University of Pretoria, despite receiving offers from the USA and various parts of Europe.

Bayanda Walaza (18) matric student is presented with his Olympic silver medal at Curro Hazeldean on August 15, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. Bayanda Walaza won a silver medal in the 4x 100m

Bayanda Walaza commits to stay with coach Thabo Matibedi

South African sprinting sensation Bayanda Walaza, who made history by winning both the 100m and 200m titles at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru, has pledged to remain under the guidance of his coach, Thabo Matibedi.