Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng in action Orlando Pirates’ Relebohile Mofokeng was on the weekend named Gauteng’s sports personality of the year. Photo: Itumeleng English/Independent Newspaper
Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng was named the Gauteng Sport Personality of the Year at the Gauteng Sports Awards in Johannesburg on Sunday.
The youngster claimed the top honour despite being up against some of South Africa's biggest sporting names such as UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis, Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Smith, Bafana captain Ronwen Williams, and African sprint king Akani Simbine.
The winner of the prestigious award was voted for by members of the public via SMS.
Mofokeng has been instrumental for Orlando Pirates this year, helping them win the MTN 8 and the Nedbank Cup.
In addition, he has been vital for the Soweto giants in the Betway Premiership, scoring one goal and providing two assists in seven appearances.
His impressive performances have earned him a call-up to the national team, where he recently played in Bafana Bafana's 3-0 win against South Sudan at the Cape Town Stadium last week.
Relebohile Mofokeng takes home the Sports Personality of the Year award. Congratulations!#gpsportawards#gautengsportawards#GSA24#GSA2024 pic.twitter.com/LryNEojvrC
— #GPSportAwards #GautengSportAwards (@GPSportAwards) November 24, 2024
Mofokeng will look to continue with his impressive performances for Pirates as they take on Algeria’ CR Belouizdad in CAF Champions League on Tuesday.
Full list of winners
Sport Personality of the Year: Public Vote
Relebohile Mofokeng
Sportsman of the Year
Bayanda Walaza
Lifetime Achievement Award
Peter Manero Ngobeni
Sportswoman of the Year
Tatjana Smith (Swimming)
Sport Team of the Year
Mamelodi Sundowns ladies
Disabled Sportswoman of the Year
Simone Kruger (Discus)
Disabled Sportsman of the Year
Arno Kraff (Javelin and Discus)
Disabled Sport Team of the Year
Central Gauteng Lions Cricket (Cricket)
Coach of the Year
Rogo Mere (Swimming)
Most Promising athlete of the Year
Paris Gael Isaacs (Hockey)
Technical Official of Year
Mpho Makhubu (Chief Umpire)
Sport Federation of the Year
Athletics Gauteng North
Most Promising Team of the Year
Clapham u15 School Football team (Men’s Football)
Amayanga-Yanga player of the year
Monnalemilo Mojapelo (Gymnast)
Administrator of the Year
Sammy Kekana (Development Hockey Officer)
Community based Sport and Recreation program of the year
Mac Masina Foundation
Sport Photographer of the year
Pitsi Vincent Matlou
Community sport media of the Year
Jozi FM
Sports Journalist of the year (Print, radio and television)
Vuyo Makhoba
IOL Sport