Siya Vabaza-Booi Honoured at SA Sports Awards

This is a news article from Boxing South Africa announcing that Siya Vabaza-Booi was awarded the Steve Tshwete Lifetime Achievement Award at the 19th Annual SA Sports Awards held in Sun City on 23 August 2026. The award honours her pioneering role as the first female Provincial Manager and her long-standing contributions to the development of boxing in South Africa. The recognition is especially meaningful during Women’s Month, highlighting her leadership and impact on women in sport.