Lonwabo Nkohla: I Treasure All the Lessons from Women in Sport

#gsport15 Sub-Editor, Lonwabo Nkohla, blogs about her experience working at gsport. Photo: Supplied

“When I look back 15 years from now, I will be grateful to the gsport team for entrusting me with such an important role, affording me the opportunity and professional space to grow as a journalist and a woman.” – #gsport15 Sub-Editor, Lonwabo Nkohla blogs on working with the gsport Team.

Skhu Nkomphela Hopes to Change Views on Women’s Sport Through Photography

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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. Photo: Supplied

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 […]

Nnusi Gazi Aims to Leave a Legacy in Women’s Sport.

Netball South Africa’s Head of Communications and Media, Nnusi Gazi, is passionate about elevating women’s sport and hopes to one day leave a legacy for the next generation. He is also using the lessons learnt from the 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup to bring a new dimension to the world of local media.

Linda Motlhalo Scores Match Winner in Sweden

Banyana Banyana international footballer, Linda Motlhalo, opened her scoring account in the Swedish Damallsvenskan with a match winning goal for Djurgårdens IF Fotboll. Photo: Djurgården Fotboll (Twitter)

Banyana Banyana international footballer, Linda Motlhalo, is flying the South African flag high in Sweden as she opened her scoring account in her first league match for Djurgårdens IF Fotboll.

Awards Recognition Boosts Tazmin Brits’ Confidence

Senwes North West Dragons cricketer, Tazmin Brits, topped off her phenomenal season with a well-deserved recognition from her club as she picked up the Player of the Year and Batter of the Year awards. She was also named the CSA Women’s Provincial Cricketer of the Year Award in both limited overs at the Cricket South Africa Awards virtual ceremony. Photo: Supplied

Senwes North West Dragons batting star, Tazmin Brits, is reaping the rewards of her hard work as she topped off the season with the CSA Women’s Provincial Cricketer of the Year accolade. Her club also honoured her with Player of the Year and Batter of the Year awards.

Lunga Ntuli Encourages Men to Back Women in Sport

July has been marked as Men’s Month and we have decided to shine the spotlight on the incredible male figures who continue to play their part in uplifting women’s sport in South Africa. To kick start our series, we reflect on the journey of 2009 gsport Volunteer of the Year, Lunga Ntuli, who started championing women’s sport as a teenager and helped put many current champions on the map. Photo: Supplied

In 2009, women’s sport pioneer, Lunga Ntuli, became gsport’s first ever male award winner when he won the Volunteer of the Year award. Ntuli leads gsport’s #MensMonth series as he reflects on his journey in working to uplift women’s sport with Celine Abrahams.

Amanda Pakade Readies MSSA for Global Success

Mind Sports South Africa President, Amanda Pakade’s first term in office has seen her live up to her personal hashtag - #IWasBornToMakeAnImpact! Indeed an impact was evident in the lives of athletes as soon as she took office. Photo: Supplied

Mind Sports South Africa President, Amanda Pakade, heads into her second term in office after having made an immediate impact at the organisation over the past year. Pakade reveals how she’s had to adapt to life during a global pandemic, the challenges of keeping MSSA afloat and looking forward to the future.

30 Days of Youth Inspiration

For #YouthMonth we challenged ourselves to keep telling one powerful story a day during the lockdown, to play our part in shining the spotlight on our rising women in sport, both on and off the field.

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