In Their Own Words, That Winning Feeling at the 21st gsport Awards
From speechless to over the moon, seven honourees told gsport exactly how it felt in the minutes after they left the stage at the 21st gsport Awards, and not one of them stayed on herself for longer than a sentence before thanking somebody else.
Powerhouse Finalists Revealed for #GSPORT21 Awards
gsport has unveiled the shortlist for the 21st annual gsport Awards, celebrating the athletes, teams and trailblazers powering South African women’s sport, with public voting now open at the gsport website.
WBO Champ Simangele Hadebe to Face Rising Challenger in February Title Defence
WBO champion Simangele ‘Smash’ Hadebe will defend her All Africa flyweight belt against undefeated Sibulele Soboois on 28 February 2026, a high-stakes bout championing both elite boxing and advocacy for women and children
South African Trailblazers Share Aspirations for the Future of Women’s Sport in 2026
As 2026 kicks off, South African sports trailblazers are calling for a year of resilience, purpose, and vigour to empower the next generation of role models and ensure that progress for women in sport remains at the forefront of the industry.
‘Boxing Became Therapy’ – Boxing Champ and Child Abuse Survivor, Simangele Hadebe
Champion fighter and child abuse survivor Simangele Hadebe shares that ‘boxing became a therapy’ that gave her courage and a platform to speak out for those without a voice, encouraging children and women to break the silence to take back their power
WBO Africa Flyweight Champ Simangele Hadebe Happy to be ‘Back at the Top’
South Africa’s top woman boxer Simangele Hadebe put on a stunning display to secure a unanimous win over Nigeria’s Olamiposi Solomon and lift the WBO Africa Flyweight belt in Kagiso, Johannesburg, on Friday
#GSPORT20 Awards Finalist Unveiled and Public Voting Commences Today
Public voting for the Finalists of the 2025 gsport Awards have opened, and a stellar cast of Finalists for the much-anticipated 20th annual edition of the gsport Awards have been unveiled, with public voting now open at the gsport website.
Colleen McAusland and Razell Mohamed Hope for More Bouts for Women Boxers
Big changes are expected at Boxing SA after a new board was announced in December, and well-known manager Colleen McAusland and champion fighter Razell Mohamed hope for more bouts in women’s boxing
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie Unveils New Boxing SA Board
The new Board of Boxing South Africa has been announced by Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to bring some success to the sport after years of instability at the federation
Monica Mkandla Beats Bantamweight Champ Asandiswa Nxokwana in Eastern Cape Pro Bout
Monica Mkandla defied the odds with a unanimous win over the current Eastern Cape Bantamweight Champion, Asandiswa Nxokwana, when she pulled off the shock victory in an intense eight-round bout at the Butterworth Town Hall on Saturday
Athletes and Sponsors Gather to Drive Support for Women’s Sport at the gsport Business Breakfast 2024
It was another momentous morning for gsport. Athletes and sponsors gathered to open the Markets at the JSE as the work continues to bridge the gap when it comes to funding in women’s sport
Record Number of Votes Cast for 2024 Momentum gsport Awards Finalists as Excitement Builds
Voting for the 2024 Momentum gsport Awards has closed, marking the end of an exhilarating few weeks where the best in women’s sport were being recognised for their outstanding contributions