Earlier today the National Para-athletics team was given an official sent-off to participate in this year's South Africa Sports Association for Physically Disabled championship. Our reporter Erickson Tapiso has all the details.

A total of 34 para-athletes left the country today to participate in the South Africa Sport for Physically Disabled Championship in Cape Town.

This important competition will see the national Para-athletics team compete against the best in South Africa and other African countries for rankings.

Speaking at the press briefing today, Deputy Director in the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service Irvine Ndjavera said the ministry staff was aware of its priority areas.