Mpumelelo Mhlongo

Hikers Take On 500km Trek to Raise R50,000 for Children with Clubfoot

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025 142 0

A quiet yet profound 500km hike took place in the picturesque mountains of the Cape recently, and its outcomes are set to improve the lives of 20 children in the…

Mpumelelo Mhlongo Shows Us How ‘Change Starts with One’ in Uplifting New Campaign

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024 268 0

Mpumelelo Mhlongo and BIC have joined forces to give away 71,200 pens to schools in need; that’s one pen for every 1mm of his record-breaking 7.12m jump!   South Africa…

#StepItUpChallenge: Why People Will Be Dancing with Heart This Month

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024 194 0

You’ll be seeing a lot of dance moves accompanied by the hashtag #StepItUpChallenge this month for all the best reasons (and from people like Paralympic gold medallist Mpumi Mhlongo)! Here’s…

Mpumelelo Mhlongo’s Golden Moment: Paralympic Glory, Record-Breaking Feats, and Mentoring the Next Generation

by Obakeng Meletse@SportsboomcomNovember 1, 2024October 31, 2024 133 0

South Africa’s Mpumelelo Mhlongo shines with record-breaking achievements while mentoring the next generation of athletes on their path to greatness.   South Africa (01 November 2024) – Mpumelelo Mhlongo was happy…

South Africa Ends the Games in Paris with Six Medals, Both Olympic and Paralympic

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GSeptember 11, 2024November 26, 2024 363 0

South Africa wraps up the Paris Games with six medals in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, respectively! Zareena experienced all 12 unforgettable moments and more.   Paris, France (11…

Mpumelelo Mhlongo: A Class of His Own at the 2024 Paralympics

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GSeptember 2, 2024October 31, 2024 1,012 0

Mpumelelo Mhlongo has put South Africa on the medal table winning gold in the Men’s T44 100m on Sunday. Zareena was there to see it live.   Paris, France (02…

Mpumelelo Mhlongo: South Africa’s Record-Breaking Paralympian Aims for Glory in Paris!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 31, 2024October 31, 2024 2,581 0

South African Paralympian Mpumelelo Mhlongo, a three-time world record holder, is set to inspire and break more records at the Paris Paralympics, driven by his passion for sport, his country,…

Mpumelelo Mhlongo: An Inspirational South African Breaking Boundaries

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 15, 2024October 31, 2024 1,326 0

The journey of Mpumelelo Mhlongo from overcoming congenital deformities to becoming a world-record-holding Paralympian and advocate for education and community support exemplifies the transformative power of resilience and opportunity.  …

South Africa’s Official Olympic and Paralympic Flag Bearers Announced!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 11, 2024October 31, 2024 1,284 0

The official Olympic and Paralympic flag bearers have been announced for South Africa! Here’s who will fly carry our flag and a nation’s hopes and dreams proudly in Paris:  …

Meet the Paris Paralympic Squad Flying SA’s Flag High

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 10, 2024November 26, 2024 897 0

The first para-athletes making up the Paris Paralympic squad who will compete for South Africa have officially been announced!   South Africa (10 July 2024) — The first cohort making…