Cape Town to Stage South Africa’s Four-Match Hockey Test Series Against Namibia
A 24-player South African squad has been named to take on Namibia in a four-match women’s hockey test series in Cape Town from 20 to 24 July, sharpening preparations for the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup.
Helena Hudson and Teagan Russell Eye a New Era at Growthpoint Nationals
Rising star Helena Hudson has booked her place at the 2026 Growthpoint SA Nationals as top-seeded Hayley Ward joins the charge with former champs Milnay Louw and Lizelle Muller chasing glory at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront from 20 August.
Springbok Women to Host Ireland in Historic Cape Town Test Series
The Springbok Women will host Ireland in a historic first Test series between the two nations at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 24 and 31 October as part of the WXV Global Series, capping a landmark 2026 international season for the team.
Kira Bester and Melanie van Niekerk Defend Their Freedom Paddle Title
Defending champions Kira Bester and Melanie van Niekerk successfully reclaimed their Prescient Freedom Paddle title around Robben Island, holding off a determined challenge from Rosie Edwards and Saskia Hockly in Cape Town on Freedom Day.
Pia Babnik and Esme Hamilton Share Lead Going into Final Round of Investec South African Women’s Open
Slovenia’s Pia Babnik and England’s Esme Hamilton sit level on 13 under par going into a thrilling final round of the South African Women’s Open in spite of challenging weather at the Royal Cape Golf Club in Cape Town.
Pia Babnik Surges to Three-Stroke Lead at Investec South African Women’s Open
Slovenia’s Pia Babnik fired a second-round 67 to climb to 14 under par overall and seize a three-stroke lead heading into the weekend of the Investec South African Women’s Open at the Royal Cape Golf Club in Cape Town on Friday.
Patricia Schmidt’s Ten-Under 63 Sets Pace at Investec South African Women’s Open
Germany’s Patricia Schmidt carded a career-low Ladies European Tour round of 10-under-par 63 to seize a two-stroke opening-round lead at the Investec South African Women’s Open at the Royal Cape Golf Club in Cape Town on Thursday.
Joviale Mbisha Defends her 100m Crown as Tayla Kavanagh Smashes PB for 5,000m Gold at the SA Senior Athletics Champs
Tayla Kavanagh dominated the women’s 5000m with a stunning personal best, and Joviale Mbisha defended her 100m crown on a brilliant opening day for South African women at the ASA Senior Athletics Championships in Stellenbosch on Thursday.
Tarren Saunders on Visibility, Representation and the Future of Women in Sports Media
Tarren Saunders, head of social media at Magic Ladies FC in Cape Town, says the growth of women’s sport in South Africa means that there are more stories to tell, more moments to capture, and a greater audience to satisfy.
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.
Danielle du Toit Claims Second Sunshine Ladies Tour Title at Standard Bank Ladies Open
South Africa’s Danielle du Toit wins the 2026 Standard Bank Ladies Open at Durbanville Golf Club, claiming her second Sunshine Ladies Tour title with a clutch birdie on the 17th to edge out Romy Meekers and Olivia Mehaffey by a single stroke on four under par.
Slim Advantage for Co-Leaders Danielle du Toit and Olivia Mehaffey at the Standard Bank Ladies Open
South Africa’s Danielle du Toit and Northern Ireland’s Olivia Mehaffey sit atop the leaderboard at four under par, leading a packed field by a single stroke as they prepare for Saturday’s final round of the Standard Bank Ladies Open at Durbanville Golf Club