Moses Mohale receives the award at the Limpopo Sports and Recreation Awards at The Ranch Resort.
By Refilwe Sebola
Veteran sports administrator and community servant Moses Mohale was honoured with the Volunteer of the Year Award at the Limpopo Sports and Recreation Awards, held on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at The Ranch Resort.
The Limpopo Sports and Recreation Awards are an annual flagship initiative of the Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), aimed at recognising and celebrating outstanding achievements by athletes, sports administrators, volunteers and stakeholders who contribute to the growth and development of sport and recreation across the province. The awards are organised under the leadership of the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Sport, Arts and Culture.
The most recent ceremony recognised performances and contributions made between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025, bringing together key role players from across Limpopo’s sporting fraternity.
Mohale received the prestigious accolade in recognition of his unwavering commitment, selfless service and outstanding leadership in the development of sport at local, district, provincial and national levels. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in building and administering sporting structures, particularly at grassroots level.
His extensive service includes involvement in school sports, serving as Secretary for RETAVI and Mopani West districts, Chairperson of the Mopani Masters Football League, Secretary of the Greater Tzaneen Municipality Sports Confederation, and SAFA Match Commissioner.
At national level, Mohale has also served as the National President of Kho-Kho School Sports, where he has been instrumental in promoting and developing the sport across the country.
Mohale’s contribution has extended beyond South Africa’s borders. He proudly represented Team South Africa at the Kho-Kho World Cup in India, where he showcased both sporting excellence and national pride.
The Greater Tzaneen Municipality congratulated Mohale on his achievement, describing the award as well deserved and inspirational.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Moses Mohale on being awarded Volunteer of the Year at the Limpopo Sports and Recreation Awards. This recognition is well deserved and serves as an inspiration to volunteers across Limpopo and the country. Congratulations once again on this remarkable achievement,” the municipality said in a statement.
The award underscores Mohale’s long-standing dedication to sport development and community upliftment, highlighting the vital role played by volunteers in shaping the future of sport in Limpopo and South Africa at large.
Moses Mohale (right,) shows off the award he won at the Limpopo Sports and Recreation Awards at The Ranch Resort.