04/02/2026
Introducing Fanele Mkhwanazi, a powerful example of resilience, discipline, and purpose.
Fanele’s Tug of War journey began with a desire to build mental toughness and resilience - skills she carries into her life as a librarian at the University of Cape Town and through her leadership and volunteer work in her church community.
Training is demanding, especially the runs and steep hills, but encouragement from her teammates and the shared commitment to push through adversity keep her moving forward.
Now a candidate to represent South Africa, Fanele approaches this responsibility with humility and gratitude, recognising the honour of carrying her country forward and the commitment required to do so with integrity.
“Standing here as a candidate to represent South Africa, I am humbled. I take this duty seriously and am encouraged to keep pushing to be the best version of myself.” - Fanele Mkhwanazi
We are proud to celebrate athletes like Fanele, whose journey reflects the values of perseverance, unity, and purpose.