South Africa Government

10/19/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2023 23:30

Deputy Minister Nocawe Mafu officially closes 5th BRICS Games 2023 In Durban, 21 Oct

The National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Deputy Minister Nocawe Mafu in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will on Saturday, 21 October 2023 host the BRICS Games official closing ceremony at the Kings Park Swimming Pool, Durban in the KwaZulu Natal Province.

Now underway across the five venues within the eThekwini Metropolitan Metro, the 5th BRICS Games 2023 will officially conclude on Saturday afternoon with a grand closing ceremony. Various semi-finals and finals are currently underway until the 21st of October from 10h00-17h00 with various medal ceremonies for Swimming, (Kings Park Swimming Pool); Badminton (UKZN Old Mutual Sports Hall); Table Tennis (UKZN Westville Campus Indoor Hall); Tennis (Curro Hillcrest High School); and Beach Volleyball (Bay of Plenty).

Joined by the BRICS nations' delegates, KwaZulu-Natal leadership representatives and various sports federations, Deputy Minister Mafu will present accolades in recognition of athletes who have done exceptionally well during the 4-day international sport championship. The BRICS flag will be officially handed to the Russian Federation as the 2024 hosts nation.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Saturday, 21 October 2023
Time: 17:45-19h00
Venue: Kings Park Swimming Pool, Durban.

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Media enquiries:
Mr Litha Mpondwana, Media Liaison Officer: Office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
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Cell: 064 802 3003

Mr Thabo Mofokeng (KZNDSAC Head of Communication)
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Cell: 082 731 7456

Ms Zimasa Velaphi, Head of Communication and Marketing: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
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