19th August 2008

The Inkatha Freedom Party would like to congratulate Khotso Mokoena for winning South Africa's first medal at the Beijing Olympic Games, said Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini MP, IFP Sports and Recreation Spokesperson, today. 

Mr Dhlamini commented: "The IFP would like to congratulate Khotso on a sterling performance, which saw him clinch a second place finish in the men's long jump yesterday.  By winning South Africa's first medal at the Games he has not only broken South African's medal drought, but he has made all South Africans extremely proud! 

"The IFP hopes that this will not be South Africa's final medal count, and we hope that Khotso's silver medal will inspire Team South Africa to win more medals before the Games draw to a close at the end of the week. 

"In particular we would like to wish Natalie du Toit the best of luck for the 10km marathon swim on Wednesday morning. We hope that she will be able to achieve her dream of making it onto the Olympics podium." 

In conclusion Mr Dhlamini said: "Go for gold Team South Africa, we know you can do it!"

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