Lauding October #GAL2021 Newsmakers

gsport's October 2021 #GAL2021 Newsmakers Cover

South African women in sport continue to dominate headlines globally, resulting in a fierce gsport Annual List for October as we gear up for the third annual newsmakers event in December.

Tayla Kavanagh Inspired to Build on Early Career Success

South Africa’s new 10k champion, Tayla Kavanagh’s pace at the inaugural ABSA Durban 10k City Run set her apart from her more experienced senior athletics competitors. Photo: Tayla Kavanagh (Instagram)

All eyes are on South Africa’s new 10k champion, Tayla Kavanagh, as she aims to build on her early senior athletics career success and be the best version of herself. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her achievements and aspirations.

Excitement Builds Ahead of #GAL2021

Netball South Africa President, Cecilia Molokwane, was named 2019 gsport Newsmaker of the Year. Photo: Supplied

Work is already well underway in the Momentum-powered gsport Newsroom in partnership with Telkom, to identify the 10 Newsmakers of the Year to be announced at the gsport Annual List 2021.

The Rise of Hockey IPT Winner Mmatshepo Modipane

Southern Gauteng goal keeper Mmatshepo Modipane (right) in a celebration mood after winning the 2021 Hockey IPT trophy with her team and scooping the tournament's Goal Keeper of the Tournament accolade. Photo: Mmatshepo Modipane (Instagram)

Southern Gauteng goal keeper, Mmatshepo Modipane, is hockey star on the rise, as she earns Goal Keeper of the Tournament at the recent Women’s Hockey IPT 2021, and eyes global success in the coming years.

Mpupha Hopes Local Knowledge Will Help on Tour

The experiences Zintle Mpupha picked up over the last couple of weeks as a professional player in England has enriched Springbok Women's centre Zintle Mpupha in a big way, and she is now hoping her teammates can benefit from that. Photo: Springbok Women (Twitter)

The experiences Zintle Mpupha picked up over the last couple of weeks as a professional player in England has enriched her in a big way as she hopes it benefits her teammates on tour in France.

TUT Crowned 2021 Volleyball SA Club Champions

TUT beat Tuks to earn the 2021 VSA Club Championships title at John Barrable Hall in Benoni as eight teams battled each other for an opportunity to represent South Africa at The Zonal Club Championships. Photo: Sport TUT (Twitter)

TUT beat Tuks 3-0 to earn the 2021 Volleyball SA Club Championships title at John Barrable Hall in Benoni as eight teams battled each other for an opportunity to represent South Africa at The Zonal Club Championships.

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