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The Section for the disabled anglers was established during 2015. The Section started off by having social competitions for the disabled anglers at different venues in South Africa. The Section was specifically established for anglers whom have a physical or mental impairment of disability. Some of the anglers are being assisted by assistants/guides and others compete on their own accord if they are able to do so.

The angling Section for the disabled members is currently only focussing on the bank angling discipline. The anglers are thus competing against one another according to the SAFBAF Bank Angling rules. There are some unique changes in the rules which apply to this Section.

The participation in the Section is normally on a team basis which consists out of 5 anglers, manager/captain and assistants. The team structure for participation in the Regional Championships for the Disabled Anglers where there are 5 categories in which the angler gets placed based on the anglers classified disability. Anglers from different Regions compete once a year at the Championship against each other in their categories to try and win as much possible medals for their Region. The Region with the most medals-count gets crowned as the South African Regional winners. After the completion of the Championship SAFBAF A, SAFBAF B and SAFBAF Development teams are selected.

There are currently a few clubs which makes provision for the disabled anglers and these clubs are spread amongst some of the Regional member bodies of SAFBAF. There is also an angling club called Rainbow Angling Club which have social and development angling days every 3 months for new and existing anglers to enjoy.

The participation within the disabled section does not currently differentiate between juniors, ladies and seniors. The disabled angling section is currently too small to make provision for the smaller sub sections.

Persons with a disability, who are interested in getting actively involved in the sport or who would like to attend some of the competitions, are welcome to contact SAFBAF or the following coordinators:

  • Gauteng- Bianca Swart:061-828-6678
  • Gauteng North- Wilma McDonald: 072-264-0561
  • Central North West- Johan Straus:082-570-0094
  • Free State- Elize Robarts:084-205-5627
  • KwaZulu Natal- Kuban Naiker:079-595-7008
  • Mpumalanga- Robbie Breedt:076-266-4476 / Christo Steenkamp:062-145-7510
  • Northern Cape- Anta Der Korte:082-883-7384

Should you want to become a coordinator for your Region or help existing coordinators, you can contact Riaan Bornman (071-889-5230) or Wilma McDonald (072-264-0561) and we will put you in contact with the relevant persons.

The Disabled Section has hosted two Regional Championships and the next one will take place in October 2018, should you be interested.

Mr Des van Jaarsveld

Des van Jaarsveld was born in ___________________ on 27 th May 1939. He is married to Sally. Des achieved Free State A-team Colours on 13 occasions, from 1966-1979 and he also achieved his Free State
Shore Angling Colours in 1976 & 1977.
Des achieved Springbok Colours during 1981, 1983 & 1987.
As an angler Des were crowed Free State Champion for 2 years in succession.

As administrator, Des served on the Free State Provincial Council for 36 years over the period 1972 to 2008. He served as Publicity Officer, Competition Secretary, Provincial Secretary, Convener of the Selection Committee, President of Free State Angling Union.

Des served on the SAFBAF National Council for 34 years over the period 1980 to 2014 as administrator on SAFBAF
Management level. He served as Convener of National Selection Committee, Secretary, Vice President and
President.

Mr Fred Visagie

Fred Visagie was born in Johannesburg on 26 February 1945. Fred passed away during 2011. He was married to
Anna.

As administrator, Fred served on the Western Transvaal Angling Union Council as secretary for 4years, Chairman
for 9years and Patron for 2years. Fred also served on the Central North West Provincial Council as Vice President
and selector for 5years.

Fred served on the South-African Sport Anglers & Casting Confederation National Council as Treasurer for 4years and Vice President for 4years.

Fred served on the SAFBAF National Council for 13 years over the period 1998 to 2011 as administrator on SAFBAF Management level. He served as Convenor of Junior Section, Secretary and National Selector.

Mr Johann van Heerden

Johann van Heerden was born in Durban on the 28 th August 1948. He is married to Christie.
Johann achieved Western Transvaal and then Central Northwest A-team Colours on 34 occasions, from 1973-2005 and he also Central Northwest B-team Colours on 2 Occasions in Freshwater Angling. Johann also achieved Central Northwest A Carp Angling team (2006 – 2012) & Masters A-team Colours (1999-2019).
Johann participated in excess of 86 National Championships while representing provincial teams.

Johan achieved Springbok Colours for Freshwater Bank Angling during 1986, 1988 & 1989. Johann also achieved Protea Colours for Carp Angling during 2008 to 2011 and 2019.
As the Protea Carp Angling Team Captain, the team were crowed as World Champions during 2008 to 2011 and 2019.

As administrator, Johann served on the Western Transvaal and then Central Northwest Provincial Council for 37 years over the period 1975 to 2012. He served in various positions which ended as Chairman of the Province.

Johann serves on the SAFBAF National Council over the period 1989 to the current year (2020) as administrator on SAFBAF Management level. He served as Conservation Officer, Vice President, Convener of National Selection Committee and President.

Mr GP Nel

GP Nel was born in Bloemfontein on the 25 th March 1966. He is married to Riana.
GP achieved Free State Colours on ____ occasions, from 19___-20__ in Freshwater Angling. GP also achieved Free State A Carp Angling team (2006 – 2018). While representing Free State during National Senior Championships, GP was crowned as SA Individual Champion for _____ years as well as follow-up Victor Ludorum for ____years.

GP achieved Protea Colours for Freshwater Bank Angling during 19__ to 20____. GP also achieved Protea Colours for Carp Angling during 2008 to 2011 and 2018 & 2019. GP was an angler in the Protea Carp Angling Team which were crowed as World Champions during 2008 to 2011 and 2019.
GP as Protea Carp Angler were crowed as World Individual Champion during 2008, 2010 and 2019.