Kgothatso Montjane Still Chasing Her Maiden Singles Grand Slam Title
Fresh from another fighting Wimbledon campaign, South African wheelchair tennis icon Kgothatso Montjane reflects on her pursuit of a maiden singles Grand Slam, saying goodbye to long-time partner Lucy Shuker, and building pathways for the next generation.
Record-Breaker Aimee Canny Ready for the Glasgow Games
From the Knysna Dragons to swimming’s biggest stages, Aimee Canny talks to gsport about her record-breaking rise, her Virginia dynasty years and the Glasgow Commonwealth Games campaign that could deliver her first senior international medal.
The Fight That Made Tumi Sekhukhune
Tumi Sekhukhune has rebuilt herself before and she is ready to do it again, opening up to gsport on the perseverance, reinvention and self-belief that define her comeback spirit.
Penny Heyns Marks 30 Years Since Historic Atlanta Gold
Penny Heyns reflects on the 30th anniversary of her historic winning of the 100m breaststroke at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996, to become South Africa’s first Olympic gold medallist of the democratic era, ending the nation’s 44-year wait for gold.
Keen to Work on the 2026 gsport Awards? Final Codes to Unlock Application Form
The Athlete edition of the gsport Newsletter is out, dropping the third code in the 21st gsport Awards crew campaign and putting public nominations for South African sportswomen in focus, with the application window opening after one more week.
Coach KG Kegalale Thwane on Fitness, Representation and Lasting Impact
Kegalale Coach KG Thwane, founder of Movewell by Coach KG, is reshaping grassroots sport in South Africa by building stronger athletes, more confident young minds and more connected communities, from a Letlhabile stadium to the suburbs of Northgate.
Hard Work and Dedication Drive Nadine Roos to Back-to-Back Player of the Year Honours
Nadine Roos has been named Women’s Player of the Year and Springbok Women’s Sevens Player of the Year at the SA Rugby Awards, with the influential back crediting hard work, dedication, and discipline for her continued success on the field.
Clinical Psychologist Akhona Ketwa on Healing through Endurance Sport
Clinical psychologist and triathlete Akhona Ketwa turned to endurance sport after losing her brother, completing her first Ironman 70.3 in 2025 despite four ankle fractures and two surgeries along the way, proving that resilience and self-belief can overcome the greatest setbacks.
Nadine de Klerk Among Top Earners as The Hundred’s Women’s Auction Makes History
Nadine de Klerk made her mark at the inaugural Women’s Hundred auction in London on 11 March, fetching £170,000 as the Proteas all-rounder prepares to represent London Spirit Women alongside compatriot Marizanne Kapp in the season ahead.
Leandra Smeda Sweeps Hollywoodbets Super League Awards Following Stellar Season
TS Galaxy Queens’ star Leandra Smeda attributes her Player of the Season and Top Goal Scorer accolades at the Hollywoodbets Super League Awards to years of discipline and the vital financial backing elevating women’s football in South Africa.
‘This is Where I Wanted To Be’ – Up and Coming Springbok Women’s Star Leigh Fortuin
Up-and-coming Springbok Women’s Sevens star Leigh Fortuin, who recently helped her side win the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup, shares her journey from a multi-sport youngster to a dual national player, driven by a fierce work ethic and a desire to be a role model.
‘My Dreams have Kept Me Disciplined’ – Youth Field Athletics Star Chay du Plessis
For self-starter field athlete Chay du Plessis who lauds YouTube as first first coach, the dream of becoming an Olympian is the driving force that has kept her disciplined through injuries and setbacks, knowing that her passion is a calling