"That is out of the question, it will be a night where we will honour our sports stars. We wanted to use her to raise funds for the Sports Trust but that will no longer happen."
Mbalula said the new school categories were included in line with his department's prioritisation of school sport.
"We will, on October 7, introduce all the nominees to all South Africans at The Turbine in Newtown, Johannesburg," Mbalula said.
The main event will be held on November 4 in Sandton.
"The awards will cover the period May 1 2011 to September 24 2012. This will give all our deserving sportsmen and women an opportunity to be nominated, especially those who are still participating in international competitions.
"We want to show all South Africans that in sport and recreation we celebrate the spirit of human triumph, not mediocrity. These sports awards are about the promotion of excellence.
"Through these, we should celebrate the unity that sport provides for social cohesion, while celebrating courage in the field of sport and excellence in performance," he said.
