PR Guru Marisa Calvert on Action, Visibility, and the #PowerOfRecognition
The newly-appointed PR and Brand Manager for Ackermans Marisa Calvert worked hard to convert a fire lit when she won the PR and Sponsorship gong at the 2019 gsport Awards to excel as an industry leader in her field.
Former gsport Award Winner Maphuti Hlako Joins World Athletics
Seasoned media and PR professional Maphuti Hlako, winner of the 2022 gsport Woman in PR and Sponsorship Award, has officially joined World Athletics in Monte Carlo, Monaco, marking a major milestone in her career. Hlako shared her news on LinkedIn: “I am thrilled to FINALLY share that I’ve joined World Athletics. All in. Officially official. […]
Incoming History-Making IOC President, Kirsty Coventry: “This is Our Time”
From Penny Heyns to Didier Drogba, congratulations pour in for history making new IOC President, Kirsty Coventry, who becomes the first woman and first African to lead the Olympic movement.
Colleen McAusland and Razell Mohamed Hope for More Bouts for Women Boxers
Big changes are expected at Boxing SA after a new board was announced in December, and well-known manager Colleen McAusland and champion fighter Razell Mohamed hope for more bouts in women’s boxing
Laurian Johannes-Haupt is South Africa’s First Full-Time National Woman Rugby Coach
Laurian Johannes-Haupt has joined SA Rugby as a full-time Springbok Women Assistant Coach, the Forwards and Scrum Coach becoming South Africa’s first full-time female rugby coach coaching a national team in the organisation’s ranks.
Zambia Signs Former Ghana Coach Nora Hauptle Ahead of WAFCON
As African women’s football prepares for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 5 to 26 July, the Zambian Football Association has announced Nora Hauptle as the head coach of the Copper Queens
New SAFA Acting Head of Women’s Football Dawn Lubisi Looks to Build Sustainable Growth
Dawn Lubisi is hoping to make some meaningful change as she was appointed as the Acting Head of Women’s Football at the South African Football Union. She takes up the leadership position at the association as continues to be part of the Referees Department.
Inky Zondi Appointed Head Coach of SA Hockey Women
South African Hockey has announced the appointment of Inky Zondi as the Head Coach of the South African Women’s Hockey Team for a term extending through to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands
Two-time Women’s World Cup Winning Coach Jill Ellis Appointed as FIFA’s Chief Football Officer
FIFA has announced the appointment of Jill Ellis as Chief Football Officer. The only two-time Women’s World Cup-winning coach aims to contribute to the growth of football from a global perspective
Kesa Molotsane Poised to Drive Student Athlete Success
Newly-appointed Sports Manager for Athletics at KovsieSport, Kesa Molotsane is ready to lean on her experience as an athlete to help help young student athletes reach their full potential. #gsportNewsletter #gsportAthlete
Wealth of Experience as Captain Khanyisa Chawane and Assistant Captain Karla Pretorius Appointed to Lead Spar Proteas
Netball South Africa announced Khanyisa Chawane as the new captain of the Spar Proteas and Karla Pretorius has been appointed as the assistant captain on Wednesday 14 August, 2024. Chawane takes over the leadership role from Bongi Msomi, who has led the team with distinction since 2016. Msomi led the team during the 2019 and […]
Former Captain Phumelela Hlophe takes on Voice of Athletes Role after Hockey SA Athletes Commission Appointment
SA hockey legend Phumelela Hlophe is keen to give players a voice following her interim executive appointment to the Hockey SA Athlete’s Commission, a full-circle moment for the auditor and two-time mom who has roots as a staunch proponent of player rights when she was captain/keeper of the national team