Spoken languages
Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Zulu
Start sporting career
He started in aerobics at age 11 at primary school. In 2005 he was introduced to coach Alta Lategan, who began training him for competition.
Reason for taking up the sport
"I was introduced to it by Ms Mothibe, my class teacher, because I was very naughty and always caught doing cartwheels and splits because those made me feel cool."
Philosophy / Motto
"It always seems impossible until it is done." [Nelson Mandela] (heslopsports.co.za, 06 Oct 2016)
Awards
He and trio partners Dominique Mann and Tlhakiso Mafona were named 2017 Senior Gymnast of the Year by the South African Gymnastics Federation. (sagf.co.za, 11 Jul 2018)
In 2016 he was named Aerobic Gymnast of the Year along with teammates Dominique Mann and Tlhakiso Mafona by the South African Gymnastics Federation. (sagf.co.za, 08 Jul 2017)
Last update : 2024-09-23