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.
I can't wait for the start of the Olympics! Report Abuse
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. Report Abuse
Jul 13, 2012
Pekelepeketonkana
That's nice to have a supportive parent. Gud luck Report Abuse
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................. Report Abuse
Jul 13, 2012
GrRRRpha
Whats the big deal. Its a mother supporting her daughter. Sowetan dont you have anything to write about Report Abuse
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.
just login to comment about her hands i thought maybe ke mahlo a ka Report Abuse
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. Report Abuse
Jul 13, 2012
Candyboy
All the best.......cant wait for the olumpics to start.....do our Nation proud. Report Abuse
Jul 13, 2012
DA-DBN-GUY
Go Caster, make us proud girl!!!! We behind you every stride you take. Bring us the Gold!!! Report Abuse
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!!!
why are some of you disrespectful to Caster's mother, sies man Report Abuse
Jul 13, 2012
dudu-k
OMG,o tshabe memeza,she is literally black and white...lol Report Abuse
Jul 13, 2012
dimpho_4U
@dudu hahahahahahah tlohelang mama maan! Report Abuse
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 Report Abuse
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 Report Abuse
Jul 13, 2012
xhosagirl
Hahahahahash duduk you mean black hands and white face Report Abuse
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 Report Abuse
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. Report Abuse
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!! Report Abuse
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. Report Abuse
Jul 13, 2012
maditaba
Is Eskamel still available in shops? O kare MmaSemenya o a e berekisha Report Abuse
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
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!! Report Abuse
Jul 13, 2012
CharlesTaylor
Caster Semenya
Strong like a Wild Beast
Fast like a Cheetah Report Abuse
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. Report Abuse
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 Report Abuse
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!! Report Abuse
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!!
@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!! Report Abuse
@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, Report Abuse
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. Report Abuse
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Innoza1980
I can't wait for the start of the Olympics!Report Abuse
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.
Report Abuse
Pekelepeketonkana
That's nice to have a supportive parent. Gud luckReport Abuse
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.................
Report Abuse
GrRRRpha
Whats the big deal. Its a mother supporting her daughter. Sowetan dont you have anything to write aboutReport Abuse
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.Report Abuse
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*Report Abuse
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!!!Report Abuse
dimpho_4U
well done Caster...will be with you (watching on my screen)...i love olympics.....kikkiki @Louloubaby,why mare hee,whyReport Abuse
JUBJUB
Sowetan the mom's picture though whats cooking bathongReport Abuse
dimpho_4U
@Louloubaby.. probably the mother uses "skin lightening products" on her face...her arms are a her natural skin tone *just A thought*Report Abuse
Rosco
Eish,the mom forgot to use the skin lightening cream on her arms,now she is two-tone......:(Report Abuse
Mamlambo
I love olympics too.Go and win us a gold medal, Caster!
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Bdoobs
Talking about 'rags to riches'...@ zazezizozuzoooooooooooooooooo
I'm shocked, don't know what to say.
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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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xhosagirl
@zazezizozuzoooooooooooooooooojust login to comment about her hands i thought maybe ke mahlo a ka
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Impela
RoscoEish,the mom forgot to use the skin lightening cream on her arms,now she is two-tone......:(
===================================================================
Maybe she is the real deal mother instead of the grant collecting do-my-weave-first picture perfect so-called moms.
Report Abuse
Candyboy
All the best.......cant wait for the olumpics to start.....do our Nation proud.Report Abuse
DA-DBN-GUY
Go Caster, make us proud girl!!!! We behind you every stride you take. Bring us the Gold!!!Report Abuse
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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flakes
why are some of you disrespectful to Caster's mother, sies manReport Abuse
dudu-k
OMG,o tshabe memeza,she is literally black and white...lolReport Abuse
dimpho_4U
@dudu hahahahahahah tlohelang mama maan!Report Abuse
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.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
oh yes, why are her hands so dark? i wonder
Report Abuse
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
Report Abuse
xhosagirl
Hahahahahash duduk you mean black hands and white faceReport Abuse
Mellow
@dudu death by memeza and you so right she's literally black and white makes me wanna sing Ebony and Ivoryshame women are suffering whats with this pressure mara to look hot and fab and light in complexion
Report Abuse
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.Report Abuse
Raffmama
@ 13 Jul 2012zazezizozuzooooooooooooooooooCaster 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.
-------------------------
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!!
Report Abuse
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.
Report Abuse
maditaba
Is Eskamel still available in shops? O kare MmaSemenya o a e berekishaReport Abuse
Secretary
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that this day would come true.``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````
Olady you mean wildest dreams.Kikikikikikikikikikiki
Report Abuse
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!!Report Abuse
CharlesTaylor
Caster SemenyaStrong like a Wild Beast
Fast like a Cheetah
Report Abuse
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.Report Abuse
DJWinner
I personally don't care.Report Abuse
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 proudReport Abuse
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!!Report Abuse
Raffmama
@ 13 Jul 2012somaartakeitHopefully 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!!
Report Abuse
Raffmama
@zazezizozuzooooooooooooooooooCaster 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.
---------------------------
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!!
Report Abuse
Budapat
well done P&G, u go Caster!!Report Abuse
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,Report Abuse
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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