Aimee Barrett-Theron gets the World Rugby nod to officiate her second Rugby World Cup, joining an 18-member panel featuring 15 women, in New Zealand this October #gsportGlobal
Appointments
Nombulumko Baneti Delighted with High Performance Contract
Hollywoodbet KZN Coastal fast bowler, Nombulumko Baneti, says she is inspired by #MomentumProteas fast bowler Ayabonga Khaka, and wants to work hard to follow in her footsteps and become a global star
New Horizons for Acclaimed Football Coach Nthabeleng Modiko
Lauded for her successes coaching Wits FC for the past three seasons, Nthabeleng Modiko – who has agreed terms with an as-yet unnamed Hollywoodbets Super League side – talks about her ambitions of producing quality national- and international stars. #GoGirls
Blanche Conradie Appointed Cricket SA U19 Men’s Team Manager
High spirited and passionate sports lover, Blanche Conradie is fast making a name for herself in the sports administration field. Whilst being involved in high performance sports, her love for student sports over the past few years, has allowed her to make a positive difference in her students/cricketer’s lives.
Gbemisola Abudu Appointed NBA Africa Vice President
NBA Africa appoints seasoned expert, Gbemisola Abudu, as Vice President and Country Head of the new NBA Africa offices in Nigeria. #gsportAfrica
Cricket Umpire Kerrin Klaaste Aims for Global Success
SWD emerging cricket umpire, Kerrin Klaaste, is setting sight on umpiring at an ICC Cricket World Cup and dreams of joining the ICC Umpires Panel. She chats to Tlamelo Kganakga about becoming the first female umpire to officiate in a league final.
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SA Rugby Referees Punt Women’s Empowerment
Aimee Barrett-Theron remains the sole woman on SA Rugby’s National Panel of Referees, Ashleigh Murray-Pretorius retains her position on the Sevens Referees squad while the addition of Akhona Mncolomba, Zoe Naude, Yohane Halgryn and Tshepi Moropa bring the Women’s Panel to eleven match officials.
Kat Swanepoel Elected Wheelchair Basketball Challenge Ambassador
Paralympic star, Kat Swanepoel, will serve as ambassador for the Vodacom Wheelchair Basketball Challenge as her story will be used to inspire the athletes competing in the competition
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Inky Zondi Takes Up Interim Coaching Role at SA Hockey
The South African Hockey Association announced Nkuliso “Inky” Zondi as new interim coach of the SA Women’s Hockey team on Friday, 12 November 2021
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Elizabeth Smith Makes History for SA Gymnastics
2020 Momentum gsport Awards Special Recognition Award winner, Elizabeth Smith, is the first South African representative to serve on the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Council
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Christel Kotze Determined to take Nambian Rugby to Greater Heights
Former national vice-captain Christel Kotze is on a mission to put Namibia on the women’s rugby map after her announcement as the first female coach of the country’s 15s and 7s teams
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Netball SA President Cecilia Molokwane Aims High
Cecilia Molokwane thanks the netball family for their trust and confidence after she was re-elected President of Netball South Africa, to serve for another four years.
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