Our Vision
To be the top province in the SAWF and the first choice for South African athlete selection.
Our Mission
To uphold the integrity and professionalism of weightlifting within Gauteng. Providing a platform and base for weightlifting coaches and athletes to achieve at the highest level for South Africa.
Our Top 10 for 2024/25
Season runs after the last SA Champs to the end of the next SA Champs
Gauteng Weightlifting Rankings
Season: 2024/06/17 to 2025/09/29
Date updated: 2025-02-25
Gauteng Top 10 Female Weightlifters of 2024/05
| Rank | Athlete_Name | Category | Team | DOB | Total | Sinclair | Comp_Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandra Mundell | F 64 | Performance Purist | 1999-03-03 00:00:00 | 178 | 232.989 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
| 2 | Kerrin Bainbridge | F 81 | Jozi East Weightlifting | 1990-10-29 00:00:00 | 184 | 214.988 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 |
| 3 | Cheyenne Smith | F 76 | Performance Purist | 1999-09-02 00:00:00 | 174 | 209.04 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
| 4 | Georgia Love | F 64 | South Africa | 1983-05-09 00:00:00 | 158 | 208.02 | 2024 Masters Weightlifting World Championships |
| 5 | Katy Gunter | F 71 | Afrikan Beasts | 1993-01-01 00:00:00 | 164 | 203.44 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
| 6 | Kelly Kent | F 71 | South Africa | 1984-02-23 00:00:00 | 159 | 201.81 | 2024 Masters Weightlifting World Championships |
| 7 | Chantelle Burger | F 64 | Gauteng | 1982-07-18 00:00:00 | 146 | 191.471 | SA Masters 2024 |
| 8 | Adriette Barrett | F 59 | Red X CrossFit | 1992-01-01 00:00:00 | 138 | 190.752 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
| 9 | Charmone Prinsloo | F 87 | IRA-HPC | 1998-01-01 00:00:00 | 167 | 190.363 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
| 10 | Ashleigh Hala | F 59 | Performance Purist | 1991-10-03 00:00:00 | 136 | 186.505 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
Gauteng Top 10 Male Weightlifters of 2024/05
| Rank | Athlete_Name | Category | Team | DOB | Total | Sinclair | Comp_Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Swart | M 89 | South Africa | 1998-01-24 00:00:00 | 318 | 384.56 | 2024 IWF World Championships |
| 2 | Andre Gadney | M 89 | Jozi East Weightlifting | 1980-05-14 00:00:00 | 270 | 332.194 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 |
| 3 | Liam Chandler | M 109 | South Africa | 2004-07-14 00:00:00 | 289 | 320.55 | African Youth & Junior Championships 2024 |
| 4 | Shuaib Booley | M 73 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 1999-03-21 00:00:00 | 232 | 318.463 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
| 5 | Willem van der Merwe | M 89 | IRA-HPC | 1999-01-01 00:00:00 | 261 | 316.625 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
| 6 | Nathan Morris | M >109 | Pirates | 1996-07-13 00:00:00 | 295 | 311.259 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
| 7 | Matthew Bowyer | M 96 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 2000-12-18 00:00:00 | 257 | 309.642 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 |
| 8 | Daniel Katzav | M 89 | Afrikan Beasts | 1994-01-16 00:00:00 | 248 | 301.53 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
| 9 | Nick Gindre | M 96 | FTSA Weightlifting | 1984-07-26 00:00:00 | 250 | 299.607 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 |
| 10 | Hannes Du Toit | M 89 | Gauteng | 1984-07-27 00:00:00 | 242 | 294.318 | SA Masters 2024 |
Gauteng Weightlifting Data
Athletes Eligible for Gauteng Colours
These athletes met the GWA standards and are eligible for Gauteng Colours if selected for the Gauteng Team.
| Athlete_Name | Age_Group | Category | Team | Total | Category_Standard | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Mundell | Senior | F 64 | Performance Purist | 178 | 157 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Andre Gadney | Senior | M 89 | Jozi East Weightlifting | 270 | 232 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Cheyenne Smith | Senior | F 76 | Performance Purist | 174 | 167 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Daniel Katzav | Senior | M 89 | Afrikan Beasts | 248 | 232 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Garrit Nieuwoudt | Senior | M 89 | Performance Purist | 232 | 232 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Georgia Love | Senior | F 64 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 158 | 157 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Hannes Du Toit | Senior | M 89 | BST Barbell Cartel | 242 | 232 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Katy Gunter | Senior | F 71 | Afrikan Beasts | 164 | 160 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Kelly Kent | Senior | F 71 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 160 | 160 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Kerrin Bainbridge | Senior | F 81 | Jozi East Weightlifting | 184 | 170 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Liam Chandler | Senior | M 109 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 289 | 261 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Matthew Bowyer | Senior | M 96 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 257 | 250 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Nathan Morris | Senior | M >109 | Pirates | 295 | 295 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Nick Gindre | Senior | M 96 | FTSA Weightlifting | 250 | 250 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Shuaib Booley | Senior | M 73 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 232 | 218 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Vincent Swanepoel | Senior | M 81 | The Bar Strength and Conditioning Gym | 230 | 227 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| Willem van der Merwe | Senior | M 89 | IRA-HPC | 261 | 232 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
| William Swart | Senior | M 89 | School of Strength | 318 | 232 | If selected for 2025 Gauteng Team |
Athletes Who Represented South Africa
| Athlete_Name | Comp_Date | Comp_Name | Host | Team | Category | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Chandler | 2024-11-18 | African Youth & Junior Championships 2024 | Kenya | Movement Crew Weightlifting | M 109 | 289 |
| William Swart | 2024-12-06 | 2024 IWF World Championships | Bahrain | School of Strength | M 89 | 318 |
Top Youth Males
| Rank | Athlete_Name | Comp_Date | Comp_Name | Category | B.W | Team | DOB | Best_S | Best_CJ | Total | Sinclair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyrell Stewart | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | M 61 | 59.00 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 2009-01-23 | 65 | 79 | 144 | 224.314 |
| 2 | Xandre Vermaak | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | M 61 | 56.75 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 2010-01-01 | 48 | 53 | 101 | 162.039 |
| 3 | Bafana Mnisi | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | M 73 | 68.50 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 2009-01-01 | 48 | 55 | 103 | 144.544 |
| 4 | Sandile Ndlangamandla | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | M 40 | 37.20 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 2010-01-01 | 23 | 30 | 53 | 124.509 |
Top Youth Females
| Rank | Athlete_Name | Comp_Date | Comp_Name | Category | B.W | Team | DOB | Best_S | Best_CJ | Total | Sinclair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anel Jurgens | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 55 | 52.0 | Independent | 2008-10-01 | 52 | 65 | 117 | 175.094 |
| 2 | Mbali Ndlovu | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 71 | 67.0 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 2009-01-01 | 35 | 50 | 85 | 107.381 |
| 3 | Sibahle Minenhle Ntshalintshali | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 49 | 49.0 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 2012-01-01 | 26 | 30 | 56 | 87.699 |
| 4 | Fezile Sibiya | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 55 | 55.0 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 2012-01-01 | 27 | 30 | 57 | 81.8 |
| 5 | Buhle Dube | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 64 | 60.0 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 2009-01-01 | 25 | 30 | 55 | 74.844 |
Top Junior Males
| Rank | Athlete_Name | Comp_Date | Comp_Name | Category | B.W | Team | DOB | Best_S | Best_CJ | Total | Sinclair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GD Koch | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | M 96 | 94.80 | IRA-HPC | 2007-01-01 | 110 | 127 | 237 | 278.137 |
| 2 | Claude Barnes | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | M 89 | 86.60 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 2004-12-15 | 90 | 114 | 204 | 249.959 |
| 3 | Tyrell Stewart | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | M 61 | 59.00 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 2009-01-23 | 65 | 79 | 144 | 224.314 |
| 4 | Xandre Vermaak | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | M 61 | 56.75 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 2010-01-01 | 48 | 53 | 101 | 162.039 |
| 5 | Bafana Mnisi | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | M 73 | 68.50 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 2009-01-01 | 48 | 55 | 103 | 144.544 |
Top Junior Females
| Rank | Athlete_Name | Comp_Date | Comp_Name | Category | B.W | Team | DOB | Best_S | Best_CJ | Total | Sinclair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anel Jurgens | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 55 | 52.0 | Independent | 2008-10-01 | 52 | 65 | 117 | 175.094 |
| 2 | Isabella Padiachy | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | F 59 | 58.0 | Afrikan Beasts | 2005-01-01 | 50 | 66 | 116 | 159.796 |
| 3 | Kayla Wiese | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | F 71 | 67.0 | Red X CrossFit | 2007-01-07 | 50 | 60 | 110 | 139.734 |
| 4 | Rachel Boys | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 55 | 51.0 | School of Strength | 2007-01-01 | 32 | 45 | 77 | 116.838 |
| 5 | Mbali Ndlovu | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 71 | 67.0 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 2009-01-01 | 35 | 50 | 85 | 107.381 |
Top Senior Males
| Rank | Athlete_Name | Comp_Date | Comp_Name | Category | B.W | Team | DOB | Best_S | Best_CJ | Total | Sinclair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Swart | 2024-12-06 | 2024 IWF World Championships | M 89 | 88.92 | School of Strength | 1998-01-24 | 139 | 179 | 318 | 384.56 |
| 2 | Andre Gadney | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | M 89 | 85.90 | Jozi East Weightlifting | 1980-05-14 | 127 | 143 | 270 | 332.194 |
| 3 | Liam Chandler | 2024-11-18 | African Youth & Junior Championships 2024 | M 109 | 109.00 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 2004-07-14 | 133 | 156 | 289 | 320.55 |
| 4 | Shuaib Booley | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | M 73 | 70.90 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 1999-03-21 | 105 | 127 | 232 | 318.463 |
| 5 | Willem van der Merwe | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | M 89 | 88.35 | IRA-HPC | 1999-01-01 | 110 | 151 | 261 | 316.625 |
Top Senior Females
| Rank | Athlete_Name | Comp_Date | Comp_Name | Category | B.W | Team | DOB | Best_S | Best_CJ | Total | Sinclair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandra Mundell | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 64 | 63.0 | Performance Purist | 1999-03-03 | 81 | 97 | 178 | 232.989 |
| 2 | Kerrin Bainbridge | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | F 81 | 78.0 | Jozi East Weightlifting | 1990-10-29 | 84 | 100 | 184 | 214.988 |
| 3 | Cheyenne Smith | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 76 | 74.0 | Performance Purist | 1999-09-02 | 82 | 92 | 174 | 209.04 |
| 4 | Georgia Love | 2024-09-05 | 2024 Masters Weightlifting World Championships | F 64 | 62.7 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 1983-05-09 | 75 | 83 | 158 | 208.02 |
| 5 | Katy Gunter | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | F 71 | 70.0 | Afrikan Beasts | 1993-01-01 | 73 | 91 | 164 | 203.44 |
Teams with the Most Representation
| Rank | Team | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 23 |
| 2 | Movement Crew Weightlifting | 17 |
| 3 | Performance Purist | 17 |
| 4 | Red X CrossFit | 17 |
| 5 | School of Strength | 17 |
| 6 | Afrikan Beasts | 14 |
| 7 | FTSA Weightlifting | 6 |
| 8 | Jozi East Weightlifting | 6 |
| 9 | IRA-HPC | 4 |
| 10 | BST Barbell Cartel | 1 |
| 11 | Lift Lab | 1 |
| 12 | Pirates | 1 |
| 13 | The Bar | 1 |
| 14 | The Bar Strength and Conditioning Gym | 1 |
Top Team Breakdown
| Athlete_Name | Comp_Date | Comp_Name | Team | Best_S | Best_CJ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bafana Mnisi | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 48 | 55 | 103 |
| Blessing Sokhela | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| Buhle Dube | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| Fezile Sibiya | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| Lindokuhle Ntshona | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 28 | 36 | 64 |
| Mathapelo Mokoena | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| Mbali Ndlovu | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 35 | 50 | 85 |
| Sibahle Minenhle Ntshalintshali | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 26 | 30 | 56 |
| Siphelele Ntshalintshali | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Tyrell Stewart | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 65 | 79 | 144 |
| Amahle Ntshalintshali | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| Bafana Mnisi | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 36 | 51 | 87 |
| Blessing Sokhela | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| Buhle Dube | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 20 | 26 | 46 |
| Lerato Dube | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 19 | 25 | 44 |
| Lindokuhle Ntshona | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 20 | 26 | 46 |
| Mbali Ndlovu | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 27 | 37 | 64 |
| Sandile Ndlangamandla | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 23 | 30 | 53 |
| Sibahle Minenhle Ntshalintshali | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| Tyrell Stewart | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 61 | 80 | 141 |
| Zandile Masondo | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 20 | 26 | 46 |
| Caroline Wolf | 2024-10-26 | SA Masters 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 35 | 52 | 87 |
| Samantha Stewart | 2024-10-26 | SA Masters 2024 | African Wolf Academy of Weightlifting | 54 | 81 | 135 |
All Independents
If your name is on this list and you should be part of a club, please contact the GWA Exec.
| Athlete_Name | Comp_Date | Comp_Name | Team | Best_S | Best_CJ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Hughes | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | Independent | 76 | 108 | 184 |
| Anel Jurgens | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | Independent | 52 | 65 | 117 |
| Catriona Angus-Hughes | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | Independent | 40 | 50 | 90 |
| Grant Liam Mc Donald | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | Independent | 86 | 119 | 205 |
| Pontsho Sibanyoni | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | Independent | 40 | 50 | 90 |
| Ricole Labuschagne | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | Independent | 71 | 100 | 171 |
| Shamel Seleka | 2025-02-22 | GWA Invitational 2025/02 | Independent | 62 | 82 | 144 |
| Andre Louw | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | Independent | 57 | 75 | 132 |
| Andrew Hughes | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | Independent | 75 | 107 | 182 |
| Catriona Angus-Hughes | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | Independent | 40 | 52 | 92 |
| Gemma Mitchell | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | Independent | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Katy Gunter | 2024-11-23 | PP Club Comp 2024 | Independent | 63 | 88 | 151 |
| Dirk de Klerk | 2024-10-26 | SA Masters 2024 | Independent | 83 | 109 | 192 |
| Martin Joubert | 2024-10-26 | SA Masters 2024 | Independent | 78 | 93 | 171 |
| Ricarda Miller | 2024-10-26 | SA Masters 2024 | Independent | 55 | 67 | 122 |
| Rustum Hatea | 2024-10-26 | SA Masters 2024 | Independent | 101 | 127 | 228 |
| Ayaan Hatea | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| Connor Mauldon | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 95 | 115 | 210 |
| Dorita Du Toit | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 40 | 50 | 90 |
| Dylan Labuschagne | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 104 | 123 | 227 |
| Grant Liam Mc Donald | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 72 | 110 | 182 |
| Idele du Toit | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 65 | 83 | 148 |
| Megan Davies | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 60 | 64 | 124 |
| Radhiyyah Karodia | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 33 | 44 | 77 |
| Rustum Hatea | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 95 | 125 | 220 |
| Shamel Seleka | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 60 | 77 | 137 |
| Susan von Wielligh | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 52 | 75 | 127 |
| Zidaan Hatea | 2024-08-31 | Afrikan Beasts Championships 2024 | Independent | 50 | 65 | 115 |