Ester Baatjies Bet on Herself and Found the Room
In a holding room with Penny Heyns, Dr Debbie Alexander and Odessa Swarts at the 21st gsport Awards, Bloemfontein broadcaster and Woman in Radio Finalist Ester Baatjies says she felt like a child in a candy store.
Olwethu Mbanjane Turns gsport Awards Experience Into a Rising Career in Sports Media
From the buzz of the gsport Awards floor to a sports PR internship, Olwethu Mbanjane is proof of what is possible when a young woman backs herself, thinks on her feet and dares to build a name that opens doors for the next generation.
Siphokazi Malinga is Intentional about Shifting the Narrative for Women’s Sport in South Africa
Driven by a passion for human stories, eNCA’s Siphokazi Malinga is dedicated to transforming the media landscape by giving women’s sport the professional spotlight and consistent coverage it deserves.
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.
Content Creator Thando Dlamini Wants to Make Women’s Cricket Cool Again
Thando Dlamini is bringing a new spotlight to bear on the appeal of women’s cricket, the content creator having gained a loyal following on social media for her work portraying women’s cricket and cricketers playing the game
‘People Became Aware of Who I Am’ – Mpumi Manyisi after Winning on the gsport Awards Stage
‘Winning a gsport Award Opened Doors for Me’ – This is the statement from 2022 Woman in Print winner Mpumi Manyisi, a sports journalist is again nominated in the same category for this year’s event and knows what it means to be on the gsport stage.
Tracy Makhanya is Championing KZN’s Sporting Stories on Community Airwaves
From Umlazi to the airwaves of Intokozo FM, Tracy Makhanya is using her voice to uplift women’s sport in KZN. Award-winning and community-driven, she’s changing the game one story at a time. Meet the trailblazer inspiring the next generation through sport and storytelling!
‘It’s Good to be Out of your Comfort Zone’ – Geraldine Pillay-Viret
Former SA sprint queen Geraldine Pillay-Viret will head to Milan this June as she forms part of a group of former athletes who are set to receive broadcast training ahead of next year’s Winter Olympics, to be held in the Italian city next year.
Rising Star Mihlali Gqogqonyeka Aiming for the Big Stage in SA’s Media Space
Dynamic media practitioner Mihlali Gqogqonyeka has leveraged a promising start as a youth TV presenter into a career as a sports media specialist with her work as a Media Officer with the UWC Women’s Football Team
Rising Star: Karabo Ledwaba Sets the Stage for a New Era in Sports Broadcasting
Presenter on the SABC Sport show ‘GOATs Like Us’, Karabo Ledwaba, is making waves as a fresh face, bringing energy and talent to the game. Her goal is to be a pitch-side presenter and an anchor during derbies and finals.
Breaking Barriers: The Growing Presence of Women in South Africa’s Mainstream Sports Media
Women’s professional participation is on the increase in South African sports television and radio broadcasting by improving access, promoting diversity, investing in mentorship, but much work remains to be done
Lethabo Kganyago Pioneering Change in Women’s Sport
Celebrating our #WCW, Lethabo Kganyago, the Mail & Guardian Woman in Print winner, a passionate advocate for women in sports, making an indelible mark. #SheOwnsHerSuccess #PowerOfRecognition