Landmark Standard Bank Partnership Set to Drive Growth for South African Football from 2026
Standard Bank has announced a landmark sponsorship of Banyana Banyana and grassroots teams from 2026, driving national growth and supporting the 2022 WAFCON champions as they prepare for the next continental showpiece.
First Female Pro Boxer Sandra Almeida Ends Retirement to Resolve Decade-Old Title Controversy
South African pioneer Sandra Almeida intends to settle a decade-long title controversy when she comes out of retirement to face Zambia’s Esther Phiri in a rematch dedicated to accountability and the future of African women’s boxing, in Zambia this March.
gsport Announces Top 10 Sports MCs to Book in 2026
#NEWSFLASH gsport celebrates the vital role of professional facilitators in the industry’s ongoing growth by announcing its Top 10 Sports MCs to Book in 2026, recognising individuals who bring credibility, authority, and preparation to their work
South African Trailblazers Share Aspirations for the Future of Women’s Sport in 2026
As 2026 kicks off, South African sports trailblazers are calling for a year of resilience, purpose, and vigour to empower the next generation of role models and ensure that progress for women in sport remains at the forefront of the industry.
African Champs Hold World Cup Dreams: The Inspiring Growth of South African Women’s Baseball
After clinching the African title, the self-funded South African Women’s Baseball team is overcoming financial hurdles to target the 2026 World Cup and global professional opportunities while expanding youth programmes to prove women excel at any level.
African Women in Sport Feeling Festive
After lifting the continent high, leading African women in sport like Jenna Challenor, Caster Semenya and Jean Sseninde-Bukenya are embracing the festive season by sharing heartfelt moments of joy, family, and gratitude with fans.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC Named gsport Newsmaker of the Year 2025
African football powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC have been named Newsmaker of the Year for 2025 by leading women’s sport initiative, gsport4girls, in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Irene Banda is Setting the Esports World Alight at Just 12 Years of Age
Twelve-year-old Irene Banda, SA’s top-ranked female Clash Royale player, is the future of esports, with aspirations to be the first Black world champion, showing that anybody can succeed if they work hard, creating crucial representation for African girls
Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak Celebrates Historic Night at 2025 CAF Awards
Ghizlane Chebbak became the first Moroccan woman to win the top prize when the Atlas Lionesses star walked away with the Women’s Player of the Year crown at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat on Wednesday
Jessica Motaung Welcomes FIFA Committee Appointment
Kaizer Chiefs’ Marketing & Commercial Director Jessica Motaung continues to break barriers, becoming one of the few African women appointed to the FIFA Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee for a four-year term
Ayishatu Zakaria Ali is Raising Awareness about Women’s Football in Ghana and Across Africa
Through her compelling reporting and powerful storytelling, Ayishatu Zakaria Ali is a driving force in raising awareness about women’s football in Ghana and across Africa, striving for a future where athletes get the recognition they truly deserve.
WBO Africa Flyweight Champ Simangele Hadebe Happy to be ‘Back at the Top’
South Africa’s top woman boxer Simangele Hadebe put on a stunning display to secure a unanimous win over Nigeria’s Olamiposi Solomon and lift the WBO Africa Flyweight belt in Kagiso, Johannesburg, on Friday