2007 September gSTAR: Deshun Deysel
gsport is delighted to announce that celebrated mountaineer and top conference speaker, Deshun Deysel, who is currently busy with her Seven Summits Program, is our September gSTAR. Deshun also has the honour of being our first gsport Cover Girl as we continue our bid to raise the profile of women in sport and showcase vibrant […]
2007 September Style Star: Tanya van Graan
For many women, just being named FHM’s sexiest woman is an achievement in itself. For Tanya van Graan who won the crown this year, it was a big compliment, but she admits acting has always been her biggest passion, and that’s where her focus is right now This gorgeous top model and actress admires acting […]
2007 September Woman in Media: Carol Manana
Carol Manana was barely out of high school when she got her first break in sports broadcasting. A few years down the line, she has built a solid reputation as a top sports broadcaster in South Africa, and is admired by hordes of young girls, who aspire to be just like her. Carol started […]
2007 September Woman: Samantha Gallièt
When Samantha Gallièt was diagnosed with breast cancer, her whole world changed. She was only 29, she had so many questions, and for the first time she was faced with the possibility of her own death. After six months of chemotherapy, Samantha found out that she had a rare form of breast cancer and required […]
Personal Account: Mmangwato Mabusela
My name is Mmangwato Mabusela, a female referee from Soshanguve in the north of Gauteng (Tshwane). I have been involved with soccer for more than 10 years. I work for the South African Post Office as a Computer Operator.
Personal Account: Dominique Provoyeur
Isigungu means ‘a team working together towards a common goal’. A translation which we received from a previous employee of one of my previous crew…. so it may not be exact or true, but we like it and believe in it!
Personal Account: Sharlene McGilvray
Hi, my name is Sharlene McGilvray, and I’m the only woman in South Africa who races BMX (bicycles), and have done for 9 years. I am 48 years young (actually 18 till I die!) and live in Howick with my partner Attie de Jager, my daughter Sekeeta (16), son, Saxon (15) and my Mom, […]
Personal Account: Ilse Langhout
Sport has been a part of my life forever. Since the time my dad built me my first sailing boat, Boemsie, when I was just 5 years old… I could hardly see over the sides!
The Penny Heyns Series: Passion
People often ask me why I chose to swim. Did I think I would someday go to the Olympics and perhaps win Gold medals? Did I think I would break world records? And the answer is always no.
Wonder Woman: Finding Your Passion!
An ancient Sufi parable tells the story of a young woman who longed to know her place in the world. Whilst walking through the woods one day she saw a fox that had lost the use of its legs and wondered how it continued to survive. As she watched, a great tiger came to the […]
5 Mins with SPAR’s Wendy Kruger
For many years now, supermarket giant, SPAR, have been the biggest corporate supporter of women’s sport, with major investments in hockey, netball, and road running. Last month, SPAR announced that it was renewing its sponsorship of netball for another three years. The sponsorship, worth over R12 million, covers the annual inter-provincial championships and the national […]
Behind the Scenes: gsport Cover Shoot
September gSTAR of the Month, celebrated South African mountaineer Deshun Deysel spent a busy day with Clinique and gsport, as gsport’s very first cover girl. All pictures by Stephan van Wyk. On 30 August 2007, Clinique and gsport’s Kass Naidoo met with the gsport September gSTAR nominee, celebrated mountaineer Deshun Deysel, for a […]