Chess Star Kajol Naidoo Wins South African Junior Championship
Chess star, Kajol Naidoo, is ecstatic to have won the South African Chess Junior Championships U10 division title. She chats to Babsie Kutwana about her victory and challenges of playing chess virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions #SaturdaySmile
Lilitha Ndungane and Donna le Roux Qualify for WTA Future Stars
2021 Growthpoint Junior Nationals U14 and U16 winners, Donna le Roux and Lilitha Ndungane, earn all-expenses paid trip to represent South Africa at the WTA Future Stars global final in Shenzhen, China. #GoGirls
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.
Softball’s U19 Youth World Cup Postponed to 2021
The postponed WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup will take place 28 August to 5 September 2021 in Lima, Peru
Nosipho Mthembu New Face of Canoeing in South Africa
All Africa Games gold medallist, Nosipho Mthembu, hopes her Momentum gsport Awards Ministerial award will pave the way for young girls interested in canoeing. Her current goal is to win the Dusi canoe marathon while long term she wants to represent South Africa at the Olympics.
Thembi Kgatlana Signs New Deal in Spain
It is official, Banyana Banyana international star striker, Thembi Kgatlana will be playing in the Spanish LaLiga Iberdrola this season. Kgatlana took to her Twitter page to announce her new deal with SD Eibar. “It’s official that I will be joining @SDEibar in the Laliga Iberdrola for this season.” It's official that I will be […]
Rebecca Meder ‘s Olympic Dream Still On
Three-time Commonwealth Youth Games medallist, Rebecca Meder, believes that her dream to represent South Africa at the Olympic Games will come when the time is right after recently falling short of an Olympic A qualifying time. She also chats to Celine Abrahams about her journey and international experience.
Reabetswe Mpete Nurtures Future Sport Stars
Reabetswe Mpete, dreams of opening her own management agency. For now, she is dedicating to nurturing South Africa’s athletes as SASCOC’s General Team Manager. She also tells Celine Abrahams about her career lessons and shares her views on the future of women’s sport.
Shannon Gardiner Targets Successful Comeback
Youth Olympic Rhythmic Gymnast, Shannon Gardiner, is targeting a successful comeback after suffering a knee injury, which hampered her chances of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her journey, studying Law and plans to grow gymnastics in South Africa.
Ebi Onome Makes History And Paves The Way
Nigeria’s Ebi Onome, the first African player, male or female, to appear at five editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, speaks to Kass Naidoo about honouring her call to play football from a young age. She also chats about the state of the game in Nigeria and her aspirations to play a key role in shaping the sport.
Gezelle Magerman Targets Successful Comeback
2014 Youth Olympic gold medallist, Gezelle Magerman, is eager to make a successful comeback to the athletics track as she strives to qualify for the Olympic Games. The athletics star chats to Celine Abrahams about her achievements so far and her plans for life after athletics.
Celestine Karoney: From Kenya TV to BBC Africa
Kenya’s Celestine Karoney is approaching fifteen years in sports media. She talks to Kass Naidoo about her journey from sports intern on Kenya Television to sports reporter on BBC Africa.