Wed May 22 06:07:42 SAST 2013

Caster's mom will be at London Games

Jul 13, 2012 | Zenoyise John | 43 comments

THE mother of South African middle-distance and world champion runner Caster Semenya, Dorcas Semenya, will see her daughter compete on the track for the first time.

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Wed May 22 06:07:43 SAST 2013 ::
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Jul 13, 2012

Innoza1980

I can't wait for the start of the Olympics!
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Jul 13, 2012

zazezizozuzoooooooooooooooooo

Caster make us proud as always. Happy for mom and daughter.

Just looking at the photo of Caster's mom, her arms and hands are so different from her face, I am referring to the skin tone/color.....it's strange.
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Jul 13, 2012

Pekelepeketonkana

That's nice to have a supportive parent. Gud luck
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Jul 13, 2012

Tsar-Rasputin

We having be seeing Williams' sisters father on TV, during Winbledon, Is now the turn for Caster's mother.


Show them Mama, Show them, make the circle.................
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Jul 13, 2012

GrRRRpha

Whats the big deal. Its a mother supporting her daughter. Sowetan dont you have anything to write about
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Jul 13, 2012

coolseven

@GrRRRpha the point here is Caster's mom watching her daughter for the 1st time in her career dats all and if you cant deal with that then Sowetan has many articles that can keep you busy.


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Jul 13, 2012

Louloubaby

wtf are those really caster's mom's arms, looks like an elephant, iyo magogo you have a big problem on your hands *shaking head*
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Jul 13, 2012

MGEEZ

Beautiful; i am happy for her (Dorcas). Caster i wish you well in the Olympic games. Make yourself; your family; and the country proud!!!
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Jul 13, 2012

dimpho_4U

well done Caster...will be with you (watching on my screen)...i love olympics.....kikkiki @Louloubaby,why mare hee,why
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Jul 13, 2012

JUBJUB

Sowetan the mom's picture though whats cooking bathong
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Jul 13, 2012

dimpho_4U

@Louloubaby.. probably the mother uses "skin lightening products" on her face...her arms are a her natural skin tone *just A thought*
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Jul 13, 2012

Rosco

Eish,the mom forgot to use the skin lightening cream on her arms,now she is two-tone......:(
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Jul 13, 2012

Mamlambo

I love olympics too.
Go and win us a gold medal, Caster!
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Jul 13, 2012

Bdoobs

Talking about 'rags to riches'...

@ zazezizozuzoooooooooooooooooo

I'm shocked, don't know what to say.
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Jul 13, 2012

Mude-Mude

"Since she was first able to walk I have tried to support her. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that this day would come true"

I AM ALSO PROUD OF HER MAMA, SHE IS THE JOY TO THE NATION.

"The dream trip has been sponsored by P&G."

THANK YOU P&G.
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Jul 13, 2012

xhosagirl

@zazezizozuzoooooooooooooooooo

just login to comment about her hands i thought maybe ke mahlo a ka
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Jul 13, 2012

Impela

Rosco
Eish,the mom forgot to use the skin lightening cream on her arms,now she is two-tone......:(
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Maybe she is the real deal mother instead of the grant collecting do-my-weave-first picture perfect so-called moms.
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Jul 13, 2012

Candyboy

All the best.......cant wait for the olumpics to start.....do our Nation proud.
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Jul 13, 2012

DA-DBN-GUY

Go Caster, make us proud girl!!!! We behind you every stride you take. Bring us the Gold!!!
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Jul 13, 2012

shakes83

Caster's mom has been photoshoped people, I'ts one of those thing! Well Done Mama! Your first trip to London Eish, Be aware that you'll be on the airplane for 18 Hours!!!

Well done Semenya!
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Jul 13, 2012

flakes

why are some of you disrespectful to Caster's mother, sies man
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Jul 13, 2012

dudu-k

OMG,o tshabe memeza,she is literally black and white...lol
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Jul 13, 2012

dimpho_4U

@dudu hahahahahahah tlohelang mama maan!
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Jul 13, 2012

Skopokopo

Just looking at the photo of Caster's mom, her arms and hands are so different from her face, I am referring to the skin tone/color.....it's strange.
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oh yes, why are her hands so dark? i wonder
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Jul 13, 2012

Mellow

Am happy for you Mom Dorcas but please stay away from those cheap facial products that enhances complexion you just look weird now...

Caster you go girla make us proud dear
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Jul 13, 2012

xhosagirl

Hahahahahash duduk you mean black hands and white face
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Jul 13, 2012

Mellow

@dudu death by memeza and you so right she's literally black and white makes me wanna sing Ebony and Ivory

shame women are suffering whats with this pressure mara to look hot and fab and light in complexion
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Jul 13, 2012

dudu-k

hopefully the wheather in london will be a bit cold,so she wont have to wear short sleeved tops,otherwise o tlo tshosa batho ka matsogo a.
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Jul 13, 2012

Raffmama

@ 13 Jul 2012zazezizozuzoooooooooooooooooo
Caster make us proud as always. Happy for mom and daughter.

Just looking at the photo of Caster's mom, her arms and hands are so different from her face, I am referring to the skin tone/color.....it's strange.
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Shuuuuuuu!! you are too observant!! I am sure she uses ambi to keep he face beuatiful under the harsh limpopo sun - anyway with her hands - you will agree that women in limpopo work hard with their hands!! I am of the opinion that she is beautiful just like her daughter Caster!!
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Jul 13, 2012

seutullamakunutu

@shakes83 the flight to London is 12 hours maximum direct flight, since the athletes are flying SAA.

Happy for you MmaSemenya, Caster go for it girl, you are our pride. Thank you Sowetan for giving us a break from corruption , nepotism, and greed in parliament.
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Jul 13, 2012

maditaba

Is Eskamel still available in shops? O kare MmaSemenya o a e berekisha
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Jul 13, 2012

Secretary

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that this day would come true.
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Olady you mean wildest dreams.Kikikikikikikikikikiki


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Jul 13, 2012

Raffmama

I am glad no one is bringing out Caster's Gender issues!! or calling her an 'it'!! People must be aware that Caster is making us all proud from her performance and she is one of us irrespective of our views about her!!
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Jul 13, 2012

CharlesTaylor

Caster Semenya

Strong like a Wild Beast
Fast like a Cheetah
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Jul 13, 2012

Gamamabolo

Cant you people focus on the positive side and forget about other things.@louloubaby,stop insulting our parents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Limpopoans would like to wish you all of the best Caster and please bring the R400000(Gold Medal) in the province.
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Jul 13, 2012

DJWinner

I personally don't care.
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Jul 13, 2012

somaartakeit

Hopefully her mother will only be the emotional support to Caster and stay away from the press, cause int'l press will rip her to pieces and that will be destructive for Caster, anyway all of the very best to our Olympians, make SA proud
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Jul 13, 2012

Lucky-Angel

Wa tseba batho ba Gauteng, especially those who originate from the coast ba itira batho gampe. Thanks to TV because it shows us exactly where your mothers are staying. some with no houses, ba khukhumela ge ba tsena ka ntlong. Leave Caster's mom alone, at least o a hlapa! Limpopo is one of the fast developing provinces and we are just pround of this peaceful province of ours and its mothers. to Caster we say all the best wishes and just go and do us proud girl!!
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Jul 13, 2012

Raffmama

@ 13 Jul 2012somaartakeit
Hopefully her mother will only be the emotional support to Caster and stay away from the press, cause int'l press will rip her to pieces and that will be destructive for Caster, anyway all of the very best to our Olympians, make SA proud
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You can say that again - the paparazzi will be all over Caster's mother!! I hope she does not speak English - then she will have her peace!!

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Jul 13, 2012

Raffmama

@zazezizozuzoooooooooooooooooo
Caster make us proud as always. Happy for mom and daughter.

Just looking at the photo of Caster's mom, her arms and hands are so different from her face, I am referring to the skin tone/color.....it's strange.
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After a careful closer look, something is not adding up with Caster's mom's pic: How can she have two colour tones (Very light face and The Hands are Big and Very Pitch Black like a man's hands --- Did the Graphic Designer retouch the pic? I am smelling a rat here!!
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Jul 13, 2012

Budapat

well done P&G, u go Caster!!
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Jul 13, 2012

somaartakeit

@Raffmama the paps capitalise on sensationalised stuff, so anything that looks like it will be keep everyone on the urge they will do it, these ppl don't have a heart sometimes, and MmaDorcas as this is her first trip overseas she might respond to their question and they will use that to misquote her, I hope that the team has its spokesperson handy and that anything which has to be said about Caster is done through that person, not her mom,
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Jul 15, 2012

Alabaster

Caster we will be support you because you raise our Country with a good name on Olympics we will hail with you go God will assist you.

@Louloubaby
otla hloka lesego wa tseba dnt ever say that again please.
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