Cycling South Africa is pleased to officially announce the national team that will represent the country at the upcoming CAC African Track Championships, set to take place from 12 to 16 May 2025 at the Cairo International Velodrome in Egypt. In addition, South Africa will be fielding a representative in the Para-Track African Championships, scheduled for 11 and 12 May at the same venue.
Organized under the auspices of the Confédération African du Cyclisme (CAC) and sanctioned as a UCI Class CC Continental Championship, the event forms a critical part of the continental competition calendar, offering UCI points and an opportunity for athletes to gain exposure and benchmark themselves against Africa’s top track cyclists.
The South African contingent includes a strong blend of elite competitors, up-and-coming juniors, and para-cycling talent, selection was based on recent performances and national selection criteria.
National Team Selection
Elite Men:
- Brad Gouveris
- Kellan Gouveris
- Rhys Burrell
- Carl Bonthuys
- Ethan Kulsen
- Tshila Munyai
Junior Men:
- Morgan Jones
- Noah September
- Zane Salzwedel
- Daniel Le Roux
- Faraz Khatieb
- Connor Hendricks
- Santino Johnson
Elite & U23 Women:
- Anya Du Plessis
- Ainsli de Beer
- Amber Hindmarch
Junior Women:
- Nikalau Volsteed
- Hannie Vreken
Para-Cycling:
- Reyaan Traut
Team Management:
- Sonja Schultz
- Mark Louw
- Adrian Salzwedel
- Stephen Salzwedel
Cycling South Africa President, Qondisa Nqwenya, expressed confidence in the squad:
“This championship is an important milestone in our high-performance pathway and continental integration strategy. We believe the selected athletes have both the talent and the commitment to deliver top-class performances while proudly representing our nation.”
The CAC African Track Championships will bring together top athletes from across the continent in pursuit of titles, international recognition, and ranking points. The South African team will compete across a range of disciplines, aiming for podium finishes and personal bests.
Cycling South Africa extends its best wishes to all selected athletes and support staff as they prepare to compete on the international stage.
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