Mzansi swelled with pride after Caster Semenya won her long legal battle against the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. The court had banned Caster from competing in 2019, but her lawsuit against the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) over the regulation of her testosterone levels continued.
The Legal Battle
Though Caster lost her appeal in 2020, she vowed to continue fighting the ruling. On Tuesday, Europe’s top human rights court ruled in favor of the Olympic runner, saying courts in Switzerland should give her another chance to fight a requirement that female athletes with high natural testosterone take drugs to lower it.
Reactions from Celebrities
Reacting to the news, celebrities took to their social media timelines to celebrate Caster’s win. Media personality Dineo Ranaka wrote, “The truth will be televised! And the win is worth the wait. To anyone going through a legal nightmare and you are honest… wait it out. Karma will favor you. Bullies don’t stay bullies for too long.”
Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela also congratulated Caster on her victory, writing, “Amazing News: Congratulations to Caster Semenya for a well-deserved win regarding the violation of your human rights.”
Media personality Bonang Matheba reflected on how Caster’s victory was yet another win for South Africa after Bafana Bafana got through to the semifinals of the Cosafa Cup, among other wins. “Bafana won. Bokke won. Caster won. Dricus won. Great week to be a Southy,” she wrote.
In Conclusion
Caster Semenya’s court victory has been celebrated by Mzansi, with many celebrities taking to social media to express their joy and support for the Olympic runner.