Tuks karateka Meghan Smit is training against men to toughen up for the Olympics Karate Qualification Tournament in Paris, while raising the R50,000 funding she needs to realise her lifelong Olympic dream
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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
Hollywoodbets Super League Set to Dazzle
Historic partnership between leading sports betting operator, Hollywoodbets, and SAFA will see homegrown women football stars have the opportunity to reach new heights with the launch of the Hollywoodbets Super League. The winner of this year’s league will walk away with a R2 million prize cheque #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
Ann Ashworth Shares Passion to Develop Future Ultra-Distance Stars
Former Comrades Marathon champion, Ann Ashworth, is using her passion for running to improve women’s participation in the sport, particularly in ultra-distances as she has joined KwaZulu-Natal athletics club, Phantane.
Ela Meiring Wins Self Confidence Battle
Rising woman in sport, Ela Meiring, courageously shares her journey to self confidence in the hope of inspiring those battling mental health issues. #MondayMotivation #GoGirls
Historic Fourth Investec SA Women’s Open Title for Perfect Pace
Lee-Anne Pace was the home heroine once again as she clinched a record fourth Investec South African Women’s Open title, carding a final round of 72 for a one-shot win over Germany’s Leonie Harm on Sunday. #GoGirls
Life-Changing Moment as Tové van Zyl Breaks SA Lifesaving National Record
#SundaySmile South African 50m manikin record holder, Tové van Zyl, is hoping to use her recent success at the SA Lifesaving Inter-Provincial Championships to elevate the sport of Lifesaving in the country. #GoGirls
Algeria and Burundi Attain Full Member Status of World Rugby
World Rugby’s reach across Africa grew further as Algeria and Burundi became full members of the international federation following approval at the World Rugby Council meeting. #GoGirls
SA Emerging Squad Ready to Battle Zimbabwe on Tour
SA Emerging Women head coach, Dinesha Devnarain, is aiming to improve the performances of her players as Cricket South Africa announced a 16-member squad to tour Zimbabwe. #GoGirls