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IOL News
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Surgery to Silverstone: SA star Ruchè Moodley is back on Moto3 track
Ruché Moodley Ruché Moodley during his fourth race in his debut Moto3 season. Photo: BOE Motorsports Image: BOE Motorsports He's blowing up metal detectors all over Spain right now because of the six screws and titanium plate that's holding together his fractured wrist. But all that South African Moto3 rider Ruchè Moodley can think about is getting back on the starting grid. About a month ago, Moodley suffered a nasty crash during the opening lap of the Spanish Grand Prix. His bike had mechanical issues and lost its brakes into Turn 6 at Circuit de Jerez, a low speed corner. Moodley ended up colliding with David Almansa and David Munoz. After he was checked up, it was found that Moodley had suffered a fractured radius on his right hand, which controls the accelerator. The 18-year-old was in surgery the next day in Barcelona – about five hours away from his European base in Alicante, Spain. A titanium plate and six screws were implanted to reset the fracture. But with a surgery of this magnitude, especially in motorsports, the healing and recovery process is paramount to regaining confidence on the track. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Problem is, try telling a teenager with octane in his blood that he has had to sit out a few races. Moodley was forced to miss one of the most history-rich and iconic circuits on his calendar – Le Mans in France. 'It was really frustrating not to be able to race. From the moment I returned from the hospital, I started training again. I was on the static training bicycle to maintain my fitness levels. We also started physio the moment I regained enough strength,' the Eastern Cape-born athlete explained. A few weeks into his rehabilitation, Moodley was given the green light to race again by a Spanish doctor. He was also given the all clear by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme or FIM – which is the overseeing body of the league.
TimesLIVE
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Musician Sizwe Zako to be honoured at tribute event
South Africa is preparing to pay tribute to one of it's most celebrated musical pioneers Sizwe Zako. A legacy event is set to take place on June 15 in Johannesburg. Renowned as 'the architect of South African gospel and jazz', Sizwe's career spans more than four decades, during which he has shaped the sound of African music and inspired generations of artists. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, the Eastern Cape-born Sizwe said he's a self-taught pianist and producer, as his mother bought him a piano instead of Christmas clothes. 'I didn't ask for toys or clothes like other children that Christmas, I asked my mother for a piano. That was the beginning of everything.' Sizwe has worked with some of the country's best-known artists including Rebecca Malope, Vuyo Mokoena, Israel Mosehla and Abigail Khubeka. 'I was once instrumental in unearthing talent through the Shell Road to Fame competition, helping launch the careers of beloved South African voices. This celebration is an honour not just for me but for many voices I have empowered, the youth I've mentored and the soul of a nation I've helped shape through sound.' Sizwe will be formally honoured by Nelson Mandela University, where he will receive an honorary doctorate on May 23, a fitting recognition for a life dedicated to uplifting others through music.
