Undefeated Bernice Ferreira Becomes South Africa’s First Female WBC Champion
Bernice Ferreira wrote her name into sporting history as the first South African woman to claim the WBC super-featherweight world title with an eighth-round victory over defending champion Caroline Veyre in Atlanta, USA on Saturday.
In Their Own Words, That Winning Feeling at the 21st gsport Awards
From speechless to over the moon, seven honourees told gsport exactly how it felt in the minutes after they left the stage at the 21st gsport Awards, and not one of them stayed on herself for longer than a sentence before thanking somebody else.
Erin Gallagher Grabs Bronze by a Hundredth for Her Third Glasgow Medal
Erin Gallagher’s fighting 100m butterfly bronze made it three medals in her farewell Games, and tonight Lara van Niekerk defends her 50m breaststroke crown with Olivia Nel chasing more backstroke glory and the unbeaten netballers facing Northern Ireland.
Aimee Canny Claims Silver as Olivia Nel Breaks National Record for Bronze
From Aimee Canny’s 100m breaststroke silver and Olivia Nel’s national record bronze at Tollcross to a record netball demolition of Tonga, Sunday belonged to South Africa’s women, and Monday brings even more Team South Africa opportunities.
Team SA Names Women-Majority Squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
As Team SA counts down to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the women of the squad take centre stage, with Swimming, Netball and Athletics sending the largest team contingents as SA readies to make its mark on the global stage.
Bongi Msomi Named as Team SA Chef de Mission for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
From flag bearer at Birmingham 2022 to leading the delegation, Bongi Msomi has been appointed Team SA Chef de Mission for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, returning to the city where she first wore the green and gold at the Games in 2014.
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.
Carol Tshabalala and Terry-Anne Hart Join Forces to Disrupt Women’s Boxing
Broadcast icon Carol Tshabalala is partnering with Terry-Anne Hart of Fighters Club Promotions to champion equality for women in South African boxing, ensuring they have the strategic platform and financial opportunities to achieve greatness.
WBO Champ Simangele Hadebe to Face Rising Challenger in February Title Defence
WBO champion Simangele ‘Smash’ Hadebe will defend her All Africa flyweight belt against undefeated Sibulele Soboois on 28 February 2026, a high-stakes bout championing both elite boxing and advocacy for women and children
‘Boxing Became Therapy’ – Boxing Champ and Child Abuse Survivor, Simangele Hadebe
Champion fighter and child abuse survivor Simangele Hadebe shares that ‘boxing became a therapy’ that gave her courage and a platform to speak out for those without a voice, encouraging children and women to break the silence to take back their power
Bernice Ferreira Claims National Junior Lightweight Title in Pretoria
Bernice Ferreira secured the national Junior Lightweight belt at the Battle of the Farm boxing tournament in Pretoria over the weekend when she overcame defending champion Gabisile Tshabalala with her unanimous points decision victory
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