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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.

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!

Mangisa (foreground) and the Investec SA women’s hockey team sing the national anthem ahead of their fixture against Scotland. Photo: Supplied

Mangisa Out to Cement Her Place

By on 3 February, 2013 in Features, gStar, Hockey, Leading Ladies

Sanani Mangisa has been in the national women’s hockey squad setup for 6 years, and the country’s no. 1 keeper for the past 6 months. gsport talks to Sanani ahead of the prestigious Investec Challenge starting in Cape Town on Monday, featuring hosts South Africa, England, Australia and world champions, Holland.

Mthethwa pictured with the SA U21 National squad. The NSA President has made it a key deliverable that the squad receives adequate preparation ahead of the World Youth Championships this year. Photo: Supplied

Mthethwa’s Hand in Making Pro Sports History

By on 27 January, 2013 in Features, Leading Ladies, Netball, Woman of the Month

The South African women’s sports landscape is set to enter a new era with the launch of the Netball Professional League. In the lead up to this historic move, gsport speaks to Netball South Africa President Mimi Mthethwa, who is fast driving change in the country’s most popular women’s sports code.