The SZA 2025Annual Awards, for the 2024 achievements, took place on Saturday, 08 February 2024, in Krugersdorp, Gauteng! At the annual awards, we also presented the 2024 Dan certificates, SZA colours and league awards.
The league awards are determined by the total number of points a competitor accumulates in competitions through out the year.
Congratulations to all the recipients!
Presentation of certificates for a successful Dan grading:
- Reese Morrsion – Shodan (2023)
- Thea Gounden – Shodan (2024)
- Louisa Nomatye-Kasinda – Nidan (2022)
- Deven Morrison – Nidan (2024)
- Viksha Mistri – Nidan (2024)
- Shepherd Chakanyuka – Sandan (2024)
- De Wet Saaiman – Yondan (2024)
- Elmarie van Zyl – Nanadan (2024)
Junior Colours 2024 for students who won a Gold medal at a National Championship
- Aiden Fleuriot
- Bart Senekal
- Beau Kruger
- Chanique McCarthy
- Chante Grobler
- Cheve Govender
- Dishaylin Naidoo
- Giovanni Frans
- Joshua Mynhardt
- Josua Swanepoel
- Kritvi Mistri
- Leighden Lopes
- Lene Jones
- MJ du Plessis
- Mkkano Harilal
- Nuha Minty
- Reuven Aucamp
- Rudolf Botha
- San-Mari Duvenhage
- Zadie La Bella
Half Colours 2024 for Senior competitors winning a gold medal at a National Championships
- Angelique Collett
- Anzelle Hietbrink
- Chantal La Bella
- Debbie Schoombee
- Jayden Dry
- Katlego Thebyane
- Lisel Steyn
- Stefan Schonborn
- Viksha Mistri
Floating trophies for the best individuals in the AMETHYST LEAGUE for competitors with the most points accumulated in the Online Kata League
- Children Female – Zoey Baker-Moonsamy
- Children Male – Reuben Muller
- Cadet Female – Samita Ramshat
- Cadet Male – Lezario Louw
- Junior Female – Tamryn Stock
- Senior Male – George Modikwe
- Veteran Female – Bridgett Baker-Moonsamy / Estee van der Walt
- Veteran Male – De Wet Saaiman
- Master Female – Arushini Padayachee
Floating trophies for the best individuals in the EMERALD LEAGUE for competitors with the most points accumulated in the Regional Competitions
- Children Female – Ketara Pillay
- Children Male – Maree Duvenhage
- Cadet Female – Rachael Jacobs
- Cadet Male – Christos Prokas
- Junior Female – Phoebe Kannemeyer
- Junior Male – Schuyler Booysen
- U/21 Female – Michelle Botes
- Senior Male – Dwayne Blackburn
- Master Female – Eurika van der Watt
Floating trophies for the best individuals in the RUBY LEAGUE for competitors with the most points accumulated in Provincial Competitions
- Children Female – Arshia Moorley
- Cadet Female – Zahra Klasen
- Cadet Male – Matthew Wilson
- Junior Male – Wikus Engelbrecht
- Veteran Female – Ashmithi Moodley
- Master Female – Poppy Seema
Floating trophies for the best individuals in the SAPPHIRE LEAGUE for competitors with the most points accumulated in National Competitions
- Children Male – Rudolf Botha
- Cadet Female – Nuha Minty
- Cadet Male – Aiden Fleuriot
- u/21 Male – Stefan Schonborn
- Senior Male – Katlego Thebyane
- Veteran Female – Debbie Schoombee
- Inclusive Female – Lisel Steyn
- Inclusive Male – Reuven Aucamp
Floating trophies for the best individuals in Kata and Kumite in the different age categories
- KATA u/13yrs – Joshua Mynhardt
- KUMITE u/13yrs – Pieter du Plessis
- KATA u/18yrs – Aiden Fleuriot
- KUMITE u/18yrs – Nuha Minty
- KATA Seniors – Viksha Mistri
- KUMITE Seniors – Katlego Thebyane
- KATA Veterans – Chantal La Bella
Leadership Trophy for the student who showed the best leadership throughout the year.
- MJ du Plessis
