‘Winning was an Honour But the Impact was Greater’ – 2022 Volunteer of the Year Shamila Sulayman
Shamila Sulayman is well-known for her selfless volunteering in the world of rugby and for this she won recognition on the gsport Awards stage as the recipient of the 2022 Volunteer of the Year, and she is now reaping the rewards #IRecogniseHer
Robyn Coetzee on Leading UCT FC into South Africa’s Top Flight League
“Back yourself. Do it tired, do it sick (not too sick), but don’t stop grinding.” Robyn Coetzee shares her leadership journey as UCT FC fights to make their mark in the HBSL. A story of belief, grit, and building a future for women’s football in South Africa.
Celebrating a Decade of gsport Networking: A New Era of Empowerment
gsport Founder Kass Naidoo reflects on ten years of powerful networking and the journey toward the 20th gsport Awards as gsport welcomes The Year of Women Empowerment with the launch of #IRecogniseHer
Emily Jenkinson Victorious at Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic Surf Contest in Muizenberg
Emily Jenkinson was top class in the final heat of the Tiger’s Milk Winter Classic surf contest, while Angelica Rosslind was victorious in Open Longboarding division at Muizenberg in the Western Cape on Sunday.
Protea Esports Team Member Sydney Wood to Debut Internationally at the BRICS Esports Champs in Moscow
Mind Sports South Africa’s mixed pair of Sydney Wood and Luay Khan are the Protea Esports Tekken 8 team just arrived at the 2025 BRICS Esports Championships, to make their international debut in Moscow from 31 May to 1 June.
#TelkomStandTall Empowers Future Netball Stars
Arguably the biggest champions of netball in SA, telecommunications giant Telkom’s passionate support spans all levels of netball, from grassroots to the global stage, including the Telkom Netball League and the Spar Proteas.
Prudence Sekgodiso Leads the Way as South Africa’s Female Athletes Shine
Prudence Sekgodiso was again the shining star on the track this past weekend when she was pressed hard to finish a respectable second place in the women’s 800m the recent Diamond League meet in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday.
From South Africa to Australia Jessie van Niekerk is Chasing Waves and Breaking Barriers
Jessie van Niekerk, a South African surfer resident in Australia, is making her mark on the world surfing scene and, having just qualified for her third year of the Challenger Series, she’s chasing waves and paving the way for the next generation.
Lifesaving Champ Eve Abrahams Wants to Raise the Sport’s Profile and Grow Inclusivity
Eve Abrahams, a teenager with Lifesaving literally coursing through her blood, hopes to raise the sport’s profile and inspire girls to pursue it. Like many in her family, she has excelled in the sport and hopes to inspire future generations.
Young Boxer Likho Nxele Smashing it In the Ring and Out
Not only does young boxer Likho Nxele have a bright future in the sport after launching her pro career with a TKO in April, she’s built on that success by graduating with a B. Ed from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Kira Bester Powers Away to win 2025 SA Ocean Racing Champs Title in False Bay
Kira Bester powered away from the chasing pack to be crowned the South African champion after winning the South African SS1 Ocean Racing Championship race from Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek in benign surf conditions in Cape Town on Friday
Debutant Boxer Saar-Rah Karriem Aspires to Create Change in the Sport
Underfunding in women’s sport is a common phenomenon but Saar-Rah Karriem is hoping she can do her part to put women’s boxing on the map and get it the financial recognition it deserves.