Olympic swimmer Roland Schoeman wants to be Minister of Sport

Olympian Roland Schoeman, one of South Africa’s most well-known swimmers, took to social media on Sunday to offer to take over as Minister of Sport. 

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After President Cyril Ramaphosa hinted at a possible cabinet reshuffle, Schoeman wrote: “I’d like to put my name up for nomination for SA minister of sport in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle."

Schoeman said he wanted to step into the role after “years of empty promises and people who are only there for their own gain”.

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“Being an athlete who struggled through that, I’d like to ensure the future generations have a greater opportunity,” he said.

While many supported him, others questioned how he would bring about transformation.

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“It is not about Caucasian or any other race, not about politics. This is about giving every single South African athlete the ability to become the very best they can. That is what I am committed to”.

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