Tshwane Mayor Gwen Ramokgopa says Caster Semenya is in high spirits despite the international frenzy over gender tests.

The running sensation was honoured at a private function in Pretoria on Monday. Questions over Semenya's gender were raised after she won the 800m final at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin last month.

Ramokgopa said this overshadowed her achievement.

"Caster Semenya is very happy. When you talk about the medal and her achievement she glows and I think this is what (it) is about," said Ramokgopa.