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This file photo shows Banyana Banyana and Russia's FC Rossiyanka midfielder Nompumelelo Nyandeni during a Team South Africa training session at Sportschule Hennef 2012, in Hennef, Germany, ahead of the SA national women's football team's first-ever participation in an Olympic Games, at London 2012. Photo: Supplied

Nyandeni the Darling of Russia Champs FC Rossiyanka

By on 7 May, 2013 in Features, Newsroom, Soccer

Banyana Banyana midfielder Nompumelelo Nyandeni wins invaulable experience as she builds her status as the most prolific goal-scorer for her league team, FC Rossiyanka, the team leading the Russian Women’s Football Championship

Stacey Holland is all smiles with fellow presenter, Tshepo Tsotsotso, the two snapped under cover during another rain delay at Kingsmead, for Supersport’s broadcast of a Ram Slam T20 match in Durban. Photo: Supplied

SA Cricket’s New TV Face

By on 7 April, 2013 in Features, Leading Ladies, Newsroom, Regulars, Woman in Media

Former etv Sunrise anchor, Stacey Holland, has made her foray into sports broadcasting as a presenter for SuperSport, covering the Ram Slam T20 Challenge, which concludes at Bidvest Wanderers today.

Wimpie du Plessis, President of Rowing South Africa and Deputy Minister of Sport, Mr Gert Oosthuizen accepting a gift of appreciation from Etana Insurance (a sponsor of RowSA). Photo: Supplied

Du Plessis Leads RowSA Transformation

By on 27 March, 2013 in Feature Articles, Features, Leading Ladies, Woman of the Month

Despite financial and transformation challenges facing the sport, Rowing South Africa is winning both on and off the field, thanks to the astute leadership of its President Wimpie du Plessis.

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#WeekendWrap for gsport’s Weekend Stories

By on 18 March, 2013 in Canoeing, Disabled Sport, Features, Leading Ladies, Newsroom, Results, Rowing, Surfing, Surfski, Tennis, Womens Interest

Miss gsport’s updates over the weekend? Click through for direct links to the #WeekendWrap including updates from the ASP Women’s World Tour, Absa Cape Epic, the conclusion of the Marine Surfski Series and more!

Vuma FM station manager and businesswoman Phindi Gule is in love with running, after finishing her first Comrades Marathon last year. She advises runners to have a healthy diet, and to do lots of strength exercises in between. Photo: Supplied

Gule Inspires Women Comrades Hopefuls

By on 16 March, 2013 in Features, Leading Ladies, Monthly Theme, Running

Vuma FM station manager and businesswoman Phindi Gule went from non-runner to Ultra Marathon finisher in only eight months. Now, she is determined to encourage more women to tackle the gruelling race, which has changed her life.

South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace in action during the first round of the 2012 Kraft Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club. Photo: Getty Images.

Pace Hunting Success in 2013

By on 23 February, 2013 in Features, Golf, Newsroom

Top South African golfer Lee-Anne Pace is back after a devastating injury and is ready to hunt success in 2013.

Isaacs is still one of very few women rugby journalists who have broken into mainstream media. Her advice to those following into the industry in her steps is: “Follow you dream, and never give up.” Photo: Supplied

Zeena Makes Rugby her Playground

By on 17 February, 2013 in Features, Leading Ladies, Rugby, Woman in Media

As the Super 15 kicks off, Kass Naidoo speaks to South Africa’s First Lady of Rugby, Zeena Isaacs, who is paving the way for women rugby journalists in the country.

National Teams Put Pride on the Line

By on 4 February, 2013 in Canoeing, Cricket, Features, gStar, Hockey, Newsroom, Rugby

Weekend Wrap: Check out our summary of SA women’s sport published on gsport over the weekend!