The SA Weightlifting Team in Tunisa Africa Senior Weightlifting Championships 2023
“Firstly, what an honour to represent my country on an international stage with my fellow athletes – friendships I have gained. It is an experience I will cherish for a lifetime. It has lit a flame of passion like you can’t imagine for a sport I love so much.” Daniel Katzav (M81kg)
Congratulations to our SA team!

3rd place overall in the Men’s Team Category
5th place overall in the Women’s Team Category

Front Row: Anneke Spies, Georgia Love, Chantelle Burger, Yolandi Van Ryneveld, Daniel Katzav, Laryne Jefferies
Second Row: Kerrin Bouch, Andre Gadney, Matthew Hurn (Coach), Darryn Anthony (Coach), Jon Antohein Phillips
3rd Row: Johannes Beukman, Petar Kartev (Coach), Ruben Burger, Antony Swanepoel
Missing: Vuyani Mashego





Jon Antohein Phillips M73
(Western Cape)
Snatch: 108kg
Clean&Jerk: 150kg
Total: 258kg
Place: 5th
Vuyani Mashego M89
(Gauteng)
Snatch: 126kg
Clean&Jerk: 148kg
Total: 274kg
Place: 8th
Daniel Katzav M81
(Gauteng)
Snatch: 110kg
Clean&Jerk: 140kg
Total: 250kg
Place: 7th
Andre Gadney M89
(Gauteng)
Snatch: 114kg
Clean&Jerk: 145kg
Total: 259kg
Place: 9th
Ruben Burger M102
(Western Cape)
Snatch: 140kg
Clean&Jerk: 170kg
Total: 310kg
Place: 6th
Antony Swanepoel M109
(Free State)
Snatch: 123kg
Clean&Jerk: 147kg
Total: 270kg
Place: 2nd
Johannes Beukman M109
(Gauteng)
Snatch: 120kg
Clean&Jerk: 145kg
Total: 265kg
Place: 3rd

Anneke Spies W59
(Western Cape)
Georgia Love W59
(Gauteng)
Yolandi Van Ryneveld W64
(Gauteng)
Snatch: 70kg
Clean&Jerk: 91kg
Total: 161kg
Place: 5th
Chantelle Burger W64
(Gauteng)
Snatch: 70kg
Clean&Jerk: 86kg
Total: 156kg
Place: 6th
Laryne Jefferies W71
(Gauteng)
Snatch: 86kg
Clean&Jerk: 106kg
Total: 192kg
Place: 4th
Kerrin Bouch W76
(Gauteng)
Snatch: 77kg
Clean&Jerk: 96kg
Total: 173kg
Place: 5th
