Grant Nicholls Driving Sponsorship for Women in Sport
Grant Nicholls is using his 20 years of Sport Marketing and Sponsorship experience to encourage more investment in women’s sport at a time when sportswomen most need support and backing.
How Keeping its Lockdown Promise Boosted gsport’s Game
#OnThisDay One year ago, the gsport team challenged itself to tell one story a day to get us through the Covid-19 lockdown. A year later, we have settled into a new rhythm and have expanded our scope to successfully include African and global news. gsport Editor Kass Naidoo shares her thoughts. #ChooseDay
African Women in Sport Unite to Empower Future Stars
Leading African women in sport took a stand on #IWD2021 as they chose to challenge themselves to empower and inspire the next generation to follow their sporting dreams.
#BestMan Mandla Gagayi Prepares for Return of University Sport
UWC’s Director of Sport, Mandla Gagayi, praises the alert Level 1 announcement as it allows student-athletes to get back in action. In this #BestMan Interview, he chats about UWC’s women’s sport policy and immediate plans on the USSA calendar.
Dr Koketjo Tsebe Reaching High and Making a Difference
Renowned Clinical Psychologist, Dr Koketjo Tsebe works with Softball South Africa to provide effective support for athletes and wants to do more with sporting bodies to promote the importance of mental health, as she tells Celine Abrahams.
Tokyo-bound Yané van der Merwe Encourages Investment in Para Sports
Talented student-athlete, Yané van der Merwe, reveals the obstacles para-athletes face and the need for investment in disability sports with the Paralympic Games in less than six months’ time.
Monyepao: A Sports Leader on the Rise
Former Banyana Banyana player turned corporate star, Lydia Monyepao, is a sports leader on the rise. Recently making the shortlist for the SAFA CEO position has inspired this change maker to dream bigger, as she tells Celine Abrahams.
Fidaah Edries Empowering Female MMA Stars
Fighterz Inc MMA and Wellness Academy gym owner, Fidaah Edries, is on a mission to spike the popularity of Mixed Martial Arts to develop more female fighters in South Africa. He chats with Celine Abrahams about empowering the next generation through the sport.
Erin Sterkenburg Takes SA Sport Climbing to the World Stage
South Africa’s Erin Sterkenburg is aiming to expose Sport Climbing to a wider audience as she prepares to represent the country at the Tokyo Olympic Games. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her historic feat and her passion for the sport.
Legendary Victor Khasu Paves Way for Women Presenters
Vision View Radio Station Manager, Victor Khasu, is living up to his legendary status as he continues to open up the media industry to aspiring women radio presenters. He chats to Celine Abrahams about his love for radio and admiration for gsport.
Best Man: Steven Ball Punts Equal Opportunities at TuksSport
Newly-appointed TuksSport Director and acting HPC CEO, Steven Ball, plans to elevate the university’s system to provide all athletes with equal opportunities. He chats about his journey and aspirations for Olympic-bound student-athletes.
Mahlatse Mphahlele Making His Mark on Women’s Sport
Award-winning TimesLive Sport Reporter, Mahlatse Mphahlele, is playing his part to increase print coverage of women’s sport, using his extensive knowledge and experience to shine the spotlight on deserving South African sportswomen. He reflects on his journey in sport with Celine Abrahams.