Supporters gather as Van Niekerk, Simbine arrive back home
South Africa's 400 meter Olympic gold medallist Wayde van Niekerk along with 100 meter Olympic finalist and national champion Akani Simbine are expected back home on Wednesday.
Van Niekerk and Simbine are travelling from the Paris Diamond League meeting at the Stade de France.
Friends, family and supporters have gathered at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to welcome the athletes back home.
Wayde's mother is amongst the supporters, waiting to welcome her son back home.
Wayde van Niekerk will drive away in a brand new #Audi R8 V10 Plus on his arrival from Paris this morning. #Go4Gold pic.twitter.com/CSDvxtBa0I
— Jacaranda FM Sport (@Jacasport) September 7, 2016
#Wayde arrival - The walk of fame awaits @WaydeDreamer #ORTambo #teamSArise #Go4Gold pic.twitter.com/fvpP4ja5fG
— Jacaranda FM Sport (@Jacasport) September 7, 2016
#Wayde homecoming. Flight has landed from Paris. Eager fans ready to welcome their hero. #Go4Gold #teamSArise pic.twitter.com/CNRXVJ6nwN
— Jacaranda FM Sport (@Jacasport) September 7, 2016