@alarabiya_eng: South Africa’s twice Olympic gold medalist Tatjana Smith is changing her allegiance to the Netherlands, the 29-year-old says, citing her Dutch heritage and greater opportunities for high-performance support.

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Wednesday 11 November 2026 17:28:59 GMT
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mzwelisto777
Mzwelisto :
South Africa failed you, you didn't fail Mzansi
2026-11-12 03:12:20
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naz___n01
Naz 🇿🇦 :
Gaton MacKenzie has no business being a Minister of Sport. This is no small failure. This is a tragedy.
2026-11-12 05:51:26
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modise.thejane.th
MODISE THEJANE THEJANE :
mxm why Netherlands 🇳🇱
2026-11-12 14:36:32
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richardjamesnewton
Richard James Newton :
Good for you. Look after yourself. No one else will. ❤️
2026-11-11 17:38:27
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derickdillard_
Derick Dillard :
GO GIRL GO this government is only going to hold you back
2026-11-12 07:45:35
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bbm_nocuz
BBM NOCUZE🧀🇿🇦 :
We thank you for all the hard work you put in for South Africa ❤️❤️❤️🤏🏽
2026-11-11 20:17:59
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themusecollective
Themusecollective :
No one is blaming you, fire the minister of sport now!!!
2026-11-11 19:35:59
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user2581441602598
Jan van Riebeeck :
One staan Saam jou.
2026-11-11 18:11:18
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cooljayice
Jay Ice :
We both understand and agree. South Africa's government institutions have let us all down. God's speed.
2026-11-12 14:33:29
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houstonfranke
Houston Franke :
So you where half in. how convenient ,many do not have that option,regards off circumstances. SA should adopt the policy of non dual citizenship
2026-11-11 19:17:20
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the_buffalo_overlander
The Buffalo :
Even though you’ll be swimming for the Netherlands 🇳🇱 we will still supports you as you as still South African 🇿🇦❤️
2026-11-11 19:29:41
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wernerklokow
Uncle Werner 🇿🇦 :
It's such a shame, but South Africa has proven not to appreciate what you have accomplished. It's understandable.
2026-11-11 19:06:08
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thecitizn3
MD1zn :
Do not worry sister. You are South African 💯 All the best. Okumhlophe
2026-11-11 17:40:08
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mufasax4
Mufasax4 :
Not sure why you need to explain yourself, South Africa government didn't value you. All the best for your new journey.
2026-11-12 05:15:47
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thetinwtf
TheTinWTF :
As a South African who has been dealing with SSA and the corrupt government I fully support your decision. Well done on your decision
2026-11-12 14:31:17
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elaynehenderson
elaynehenderson :
I wish you all the best. Good luck. If a businessman moves his business overseas he is praised. Just because it is sport, it should be no different. Good Luck in your new Olympic dream.
2026-11-12 14:31:16
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danny.g463
Danny G :
understand and respect your decision.
2026-11-12 12:41:05
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basie2935
Basie :
Jy maak n goeie besluit. Sterkte en God sal met jou wees. 👍
2026-11-11 18:51:55
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shir34388
shir :
You go girl. Make spectacular waves for the Netherlands. You deserve it. Don't feel guilty or sad, this is your future. 🥰🥰🥰
2026-11-11 19:32:39
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juanitaviviennecr
Vivy :
I will support you. Dont feel bad. Our minister should be ashamed. Do. what's right for you.
2026-11-11 19:25:12
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cosland.nxumalo
Cosland Nxumalo :
nothing wrong girl our sport minister don't appreciate you
2026-11-12 05:31:13
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daniel.anthony56
Daniel Anthony :
congratulations well executed. south Africa doesn't appreciate your brilliance
2026-11-12 09:15:11
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tyronep007
tyrone :
Thanks for all you did for south africa
2026-11-11 19:23:44
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hi.susan.ex
Hi Susan Ex :
you go girls...mckenzie do not appreciate white athletes...in the beginning when he became minister..he was good, fighting for every indiviual..now he smells power..not a good leader anymore
2026-11-11 19:05:57
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kruger67
Kruger Kemp :
💯 % agree with you South Africa and the politicians let you down.
2026-11-11 22:36:37
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