#SaturdaySmile South Africa’s chess champion, Jesse February, will represent the country at the FIDE World Chess Championship after recently winning gold at the 2021 African Individual Chess Championship in Malawi. #GoGirls
Feature Articles
Vimbela Reaches Halfway Mark on Road to Full Recovery
South African international netball star, Zanele Vimbela, is well on her way to full fitness after suffering an ACL rupture. She chats to Celine Abrahams about remaining upbeat as she plans to have a lasting impact in the sport. #WCW #GoGirls
Lerato Sechele Eyes Tokyo Olympic Games Participation
Lesotho triple jumper, Lerato Sechele’s recent gold medal winning performance in Potchefstroom has encouraged her to continue striving to achieve her goal of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games. She chats to Nonto Nothana about her journey to date.
MEMBER BLOG: Sharne Mary Mayers Aims to Empower the Future Generation
Member Blog by Selina Munsamy: Young Zimbabwe cricketer Sharne Mary Mayers aims to empower the younger generation, and to empower her students to be best they can be in life.
André Olivier Promoting Women’s Sport Through Photography
Seasoned sport photographer André Olivier, who has generously contributed to the documentation of woman’s sport, speaks to Babsie Kutwana about his photography journey and what inspired him to take this route. #BestMan
African History Maker Oshoala Thrilled with Champions League Victory
Nigeria and FC Barcelona’s football star, Asisat Oshoala, is thrilled to have made global history as she became the first African to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League. #AfricaFocus #GoGirls
Thandy Matlaila On Leading a Healthy Lifestyle
Brand South Africa’s Play Your Part ambassador, Thandy Matlaila, is focussing a lot more on building her wellness brand as she aims to make positive changes in local communities in the country. She chats about leading a health-conscious lifestyle. #GoGirls
Star on The Rise: Lilitha Ndungane
Rising tennis star, Lilitha Ndungane, is looking forward to representing South Africa at the U16 WTA Future Stars tournament in China later this year. She chats to Babsie Kutwana about her tennis journey #GoGirls #TeamSA
Sport England’s Study on the Impact of Covid-19 on Sport and Physical Activity
Sport England’s Active Lives Adult Survey shows the impact of the first eight months of Coronavirus on activity levels, which activities grew in popularity and which audiences struggled. #gsportGlobal
Jenna Challenor’s Love for Sport is Shaping Her Motherhood Journey
In this special Mother/Daughter feature, South African long-distance runner, Jenna Challenor and her daughter, rising Lifesaver, Nicolette, chat about their shared passion for sport and how the medal-winning 16-year-old draws inspiration from her famous mom. #GoGirls
Netball Umpire Kgalalelo Morwe’s Rising Star
Rising netball official, Kgalalelo Morwe, aspires to become head of umpires in the near future and obtain her SA B grading before the year ends. She chats to Nonto Nothana about being the youngest official at the Male National Netball Championships recently.
Robson, Lourens Inspire Future Female eSports Stars
#MondayMotivation South African eSports stars, Julia Robson and Anneke Lourens encourage young girls to venture into gaming as the sport is on a rapid rise in the country, making Mzansi the leader of the game on the African continent. #GoGirls