Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka congratulates Olympian swimmer Natalie Du Toit on her achievement at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in China

21 August 2008

Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has congratulated South Africa’s Natalie du Toit for accomplishing 16th place in the Women’s Marathon 10km swimming competition at the Beijing Olympics.

Mlambo-Ngcuka says the feat is one to be proud of and that the young South African swimming sensation is to be admired. She says not only is du Toit a proud South African, but also someone that young South Africans should look up to. Mlambo-Ngcuka says du Toit has made the country proud and has shown that through sheer determination, nothing is unachievable.

Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka has also congratulated Team South Africa’s silver medallist – Khotso Mokoena – for his achievement in the long jump event.

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Issued by: The Presidency
21 August 2008