Student-athlete Kim MacDonald aspires to represent South Africa at the Paralympic Games and wants to become the world’s greatest para-sprinter under T64, as she tells Tlamelo Kganakga.
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Jessica Nkomo Leading Women’s Sport Sponsorship
Bokamoso Sports Agency’s Head of Sponsorship and Marketing, Jessica Nkomo, popularly known as Aunty Diski, aims to be a voice for women and young girls in the sport sponsorship space.
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Ambitious Para Powerlifter Mbasa Qiligele Targets Paralympic Games
With her eyes on making it to the Paralympic Games one day, Gqeberha-born para powerlifter Mbasa Qilingele prepares for Commonwealth Paraplegic Games in Birmingham this August
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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
#BestMan Clint du Plessis Builds Future Cricket Excellent in Gqeberha
International and provincial multi-sports star Clint du Plessis is hard at work with the Gelvandale Cricket Academy developing women’s cricket excellence as head coach of the CSA Hub Ladies Team in Gqeberha
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Wilmi Mostert Sets Sight on 2023 U19 World Cup
North West U19 team captain, Wilmi Mostert, is working towards making the final selection for South Africa for the U19 World Cup in 2023. She chats to Tlamelo Kganakga about her cricket journey to date and global aspirations.
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Mary Maina Breaking New Ground in Cricket Commentary
Former Rwandan women’s cricketer turned commentator, Mary Maina, is pushing the boundary as she aims to become a well-known voice on the global stage. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her aspirations for women in the cricket space.
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Drak Canoe Marathon Contender Christie MacKenzie in Race against Time
After her solid second place in the 2020 N3TC Drak Challenge canoe marathon, Christie Mackenzie is hoping to shrug off the effects of Covid-19 in time to challenge for the 2022 title at the end of January
Five Women to Watch in 2022
As the year winds down and we look ahead to 2022, gsport has chosen five women in Lydia Monyepao, Miné de Klerk, Mpumi Manyisi, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Simoné Kruger who all have what it takes to rise to a winning 2022 #GoGirls!
Nompumelelo Nyandeni: From Knee Injuries National Acclaim
Seasoned footballer Nompumelelo Nyandeni has reached heights perceived as unreachable in women’s football despite a career-threatening injury and achieving accolades in local football. The Banyana Banyana stalwart chats with Faheedah Crouch about her journey.
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.
#BestMan: Sylvester Samaushu Aims to Develop Girls in Football
Mahikeng Ladies FC has been promoted to Sasol Women’s League, and promoter Sylvester Samaushu reveals he wants to run a successful club like Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies