O R Tambo to honour legacy of Njisane

BUFF men and women from all over the country are to grace O R Tambo District Municipality in honour of late bodybuilding legend Vusumzi Njisane.

The annual bodybuilding championships showwill also be singing a different tune this year.

An international motivational speaker will be present and the late Njisane will be honoured through a category created specifically for him.

Njisane succumbed to skin cancer in April this year. He was ranked second in the world, once beating well-known wrestler Mark Henry.

O R Tambo Body Building chairperson and former bodybuilder Xolani Mbotya said they have now shifted body building away from being an ordinary sporting code.

“Body building is a career and lifestyle. Most people abuse steroids in order to enhance their strength. The motivational speaker will be world champion Michael Adonis.

“He will speak about the advantages and challenges in the industry. He will also advise on how bodybuilders can survive financially,” said Mbotya.

He said as the district executive they are planning on developing a funeral scheme for bodybuilders.

“Vusi died with R35 in his bank account, yet he won championships around the world.

“The second runner-up and winner in the competition will advance to represent the Eastern Cape Province in Mpumalanga on September 3. Our current Mr O R Tambo champion, Andile Marasi will automatically compete in Mpumalanga and defend his title as well,” added Mbotyi.

Because August is Women’s month, a bikini beach fitness category will be dedicated specifically for body building women. Some of the categories include: Men’s athletic physique Ladies bikini beach Senior men up to above.

The show takes place at Mthatha Town hall today from 6pm. 100kg and