Monyepao: A Sports Leader on the Rise
Former Banyana Banyana player turned corporate star, Lydia Monyepao, is a sports leader on the rise. Recently making the shortlist for the SAFA CEO position has inspired this change maker to dream bigger, as she tells Celine Abrahams.
Sports Ministry Launches Third Relief Fund Phase
Applications for the third Covid-19 Relief Fund Phase are currently open as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture seek to assist athletes hard-hit by the global pandemic.
SASCOC Prepares Team SA for Olympic and Paralympic Games
SASCOC reassures athletes that there is full focus on preparing for the successful delivery of Team SA to both the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo in July.
Leaders Insist Tokyo Olympic Games will be Staged
The delayed Tokyo Olympic Games is scheduled to take place from Friday, 23 July to Sunday, 8 August 2021. Photo: Pixabay
Steenkamp Upbeat Despite Covid-19 Positive Result
South African 100m-hurdles record holder, Rikenette Steenkamp, is keeping a positive outlook on the future after contracting Covid-19, hampering her plans on competing indoors in Europe.
Drak Adventure Weekend Cancels All Events
FNB Drak Adventure organisers agree to cancel three sporting events as the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to strike communities.
Sheldon Rostron’s Positive Impact on Women’s Sport
Former South African Women’s Hockey coach, Sheldon Rostron, uses his power as Director of Sport at NWU to ensure that women athletes are afforded opportunities from university level. He chats about his journey and achievements to date.
ASA Updates Provisional Squad for World U20 Champs
Ten young women in SA’s provisional squad of 28 for the World U20 Athletics Champs in Nairobi, where age-related qualification requirements have dashed the hopes while opening the doors for younger athletes
Ashraf Garda Continues to Champion South Africa
Legendary award-winning media host, Ashraf Garda, is hoping to create new avenues for future generations through his newly launched podcast – Champion South Africa. He chats about his journey and what keeps him motivated to stay in the game.
Sports Ministry Allows Cyclists Abroad to Participate at UCI World Champs
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has granted permission to South African cyclists living abroad to participate at the UCI World Championships in Imola, Italy. Photo: Cycling SA
Skhu Nkomphela Hopes to Change Views on Women’s Sport Through Photography
Rising sports photographer, Skhu Nkomphela, believes in equal recognition not only for female athletes but for women in society in general. He hopes to play his part by telling their unique stories through his lens. Growing up, Nkomphela’s mother played a vital role in building a foundation for him to be an independent and responsible […]
Justin Ford Calls on More Male Journalists to Support Women’s Sport
To this day, female athletes still experience significantly less mainstream media coverage than their male counterparts, however eNCA Sport Reporter, Justin Ford, is on course to change the face of the game as he leads the way telling the untold stories of women in sport. Throughout history women have faced many challenges but we cannot […]