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“Thami is spiritual and spirited, and known for her integrity and inner strength. I am sure she will contribute greatly to the magazine and we are confident that it will go from strength to strength under her leadership.” These were the words of Jane Raphaely, chairman of Associated Magazines, as she announced that truly gifted […]
SA Four Tee Off in Ireland
The Ladies European Tour last visited Northern Ireland in 2003, but four South Africans are in the run for the Northern Ireland Ladies Open at the Hilton Templepatrick Golf Club, starting on Friday.
2007 June gSTAR: Alicia Pillay
Alicia Pillay’s childhood dream was to represent South Africa at the Olympics. She was nominated for the 2004 Olympics, but as Alicia tells us, due to “the ridiculously high cut of 70”, South Africa was not represented. This time around, injury is threatening to ruin the 27-year-old’s Olympic dream. But […]
2007 June Style Star: Lira
Her real name is Lerato Molapo, but she goes by the name of Lira. Her music soothes your soul like hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night. Even thought she won a song writing contest at the age of 16, it hasn’t always gone Lira’s way; in fact only recently has […]
2007 June Woman in Media: Liryn de Jager
Liryn de Jager grew up in a sports-mad family, and for as long as she can remember, she wanted to be a sports journalist. Four years ago, Liryn got her first big break in sports journalism, and she hasn’t looked back since. In fact, the Rapport journalist is now regarded as one […]
2007 June Woman: Thami Ngubeni
“Thami is spiritual and spirited, and known for her integrity and inner strength. I am sure she will contribute greatly to the magazine and we are confident that it will go from strength to strength under her leadership.” These were the words of Jane Raphaely, chairman of Associated Magazines, as she announced that truly gifted […]
Wonder Woman: Babies Part Two: “Creating the Future”
It’s so easy to focus on getting things sorted for your newborn, that its easy to neglect your own needs. In her second article in gsport’s three-part Baby Series, Sharon Plaskitt looks at the importance of taking care of yourself while pregnant.
Keshnie Nair: The Next Face of South African Cricket?
My name is Keshnie Nair and I attend Parktown High School for Girls. I was glad to be part of Cell C’s Take a Girl Child to Work Day, and had the pleasure to attend a seminar at the Cell C offices with my role model, Kass Naidoo.
Soccer Coach: We Need Pro League
It has been said that women’s soccer is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. In the United States of America alone, more than two million women play the game competitively.
5 Mins with Cheryl Whelan: Touch Rugby Taking Off
Last month, gsport’s featured sport of the month was Rugby. But as the month progressed, we realised that more women are taking to touch rugby, than the traditional game, and we’ve had quite a few requests from women wanting to know more. So we spoke to Cheryl Whelan, one of South Africa’s most experienced […]
Hockey Champ: Passionate Kate
The SPAR National Women’s Hockey team head off to Dublin in a few days time for a four-nation tournament (also including Ireland, Scotland and Germany), followed by a two-test series against the Ireland. It’s the ideal start for their international season and the next few months will be crucial as they prepare for […]
Unearthing Tennis Stars
Since Amanda Coetzer’s retirement from competitive tennis, South Africa has struggled to unearth a women’s star who has been able to make it big internationally.