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2012 Africa Champs Individual all-round silver medalist Kirsten Beckett is seen in action, performing the Yurchenko 1-and-a-half twist vault. Photo: SAGF

Joburg Gymnasts Delight at Doha World Challenge

By on 7 April, 2013 in Gymnastics, Newsroom

South African Women’s Artistic gymnasts, Kirsten Beckett and Claudia Cummins, gain valuable experience in Doha, ahead of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

SA’s most-capped hockey player, the Investec SA women’s hockey captain Marsha Marescia was honoured by Sports Minister Fikile Mbabula in recognition of her winning 300 caps. Photo: Supplied

Marescia Honoured at Glittering Gala

By on 20 March, 2013 in Awards, Hockey, Newsroom

VIDEO: Marsha Marescia singles out support from friends and family, and the unifying power of sport, as she is honoured by Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula was honoured at a gala dinner in recognition of her 300th cap.

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.

Trudi Maree lead a youthful SA swim team to a clutch of medals against a strong international field. Formerly swimming at Arizona State University, Maree has returned to SA, and plans to begin studying at Stellenbosch University this year. Photo: Supplied

Maree Stars in Perth

By on 22 January, 2013 in Newsroom, Swimming

Coach impressed as Trudi Maree leads a youthful SA medals campaign at the recent BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series in Perth, Australia

File photo: SARU has announced that Senior women’s rugby coach Denver Wannies will lead a first-ever SA U18 Sevens squad to the Australian Youth Olympic Festival, from 18 to 19 January. Photo: Supplied

Historic Tour for U18 Sevens

By on 9 January, 2013 in Development, Newsroom, Rugby

In a boost for junior women’s sevens rugby, the SA U18s will head off on an historic trip to Australia for their Youth Olympic Festival. Springbok women’s coach Denver Wannies takes charge of the team dominated by coastal players, while former Springbok women’s captain Nomsebenzi Tsotsobe accompanies them as team manager.

Cherise Stander, pictured here in Team USN racing strip in 2011, will be competing as a solo racer for USN in 2013.

Stander Teams Up with USN

By on 17 December, 2012 in Cycling, Newsroom

Cherise Stander has teamed up with international sports nutrition supplement brand, USN, as she shifts her focus to mountain bike racing in 2013.

Thembi directs a host of top shows for SABC Sport including Laduma Soccer 411, Soccerzone and the Sport Preview Show. She is seen here with one of her on-camera teams, Desiree Ellis, Mike Mangena and Lebo Mabena.

Themstar: SABC Sport’s Bright Light

By on 16 December, 2012 in Features, Leading Ladies, Woman in Media

In 1996, when South Africa hosted the African Cup of Nations, Thembi Mntambo was in high school. In January 2013, she will be part of the SABC Sport crew working on the AFCON broadcast… a dream come true! Read about her journey up the ladder and how she endured the tough times.

Springbok Sevens team try to remain focused despite injury to versatile forward Ziyanda.

Geldenhuys joins SA Women in Dubai

By on 29 November, 2012 in Newsroom, Rugby

Injury has forced South Africa to make one change to their squad for the historic IRB Women’s Sevens World Series tournament to be held on Friday and Saturday in Dubai. Versatile forward Ziyanda Tywaleni of Border returned home after she suffered a broken leg and was replaced by Rachelle Geldenhuys of the Golden Lions. Despite [...]