Jenny van Dyk on Glasgow’s Red Flags and the Road to a Medal
Missing the semi-finals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games could have marked the end of a story. For Spar Proteas head coach Jenny van Dyk, it opened the most important chapter of her tenure. Team South Africa finished fifth in Glasgow, up from sixth at Birmingham 2022, after pool defeats to Australia and England and […]
Thinasonke Mbuli’s Double Duty from UWC to Banyana Banyana
One moment, Thinasonke “Thina” Mbuli is barking instructions from the technical area as head coach of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) Ladies football team. The next, she is on national team duty with Banyana Banyana, where she serves as an assistant to head coach Desiree Ellis. Mbuli was in camp with Banyana Banyana […]
Juanita van Tonder Completes Rare Varsity Netball Double
Madibaz defender Juanita van Tonder was voted both Player of the Tournament and Players’ Player of the Year at Varsity Netball 2026, an honour from fans, coaches and fellow competitors that she says belongs to everyone who backed her.