SPAR gsport Awards a Success
The 2012 SPAR gsport Awards were the best yet in its seven year history. Guests including top athletes, celebrities, nominees, and sports fans waxed lyrical about the overall organisation of the event held at the prestigious Wanderers Club in Johannesburg.
Welcome to the Hall of Fame Ntambi Ravele!
2012 SPAR gsport Awards Hall of Fame inductee Ntambi Ravele has made a lasting impact on women’s sport in SA since first being appointed as a sport administrator in 1995, and this pioneering former teacher has taken a firm interest in advancing women’s participation in sport ever since.
SPAR gsport Awards Nominations Open
Nominations for the 2012 SPAR gsport Awards are open. South Africa’s only awards dedicated to women in sport takes place on 20 November 2012 in Johannesburg. Details at gsport.co.za/nominations.
Blown Away by Birthday Blessings
The gsport4girls initiative celebrated its sixth birthday in Joburg on Monday, and the messages of support and encouragement was literally overwhelming as telephone calls, sms, facebook and twitter dedications flooded in throughout the day between stunning coverage on 2OCeansVibe online streaming radio and Joburg’s No.1 Hit Music Station, 94.7 Highveld Stereo.
Dorothy Tsotsobe Inducted into gsport Hall of Fame
Eastern Cape women’s rugby pioneer, Dorothy Tsotsobe has been honoured for her selfless contribution to the development of the women’s game in South Africa. She was unveiled as the 2011 gsport Hall of Fame inductee at the 6th Annual gsport Awards, at the prestigious Wanderers Club on Monday.
Caster, Pietie and Noko nominated for gsport Awards
Athlete Caster Semenya, hockey star Pietie Coetzee and football ace, Noko Matlou, will battle it out for top honours at the 2011 gsport Awards, which takes place in exactly one month’s time, on 1 August 2011, at the prestigious Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg.
It’s gsport Awards Time!
It’s back! The 5th Annual gsport Awards take place on 3 August 2010 at the prestigious Wanderers Club in Johannesburg. The gsport Awards celebrates the best of South African women and lauds the valuable contributions of individuals dedicated to the promotion of women in sport in South Africa.
Desiree Ellis Inducted in Hall of Fame
Former Banyana Banyana captain and 2010 FIFA World Cup ambassador Desiree Ellis has been inducted into the gsport Hall of Fame at a breakfast held in Johannesburg on Thursday, attended by influential women across sport, business and entertainment, to celebrate the 2009 gsport Awards. The gsport Awards is held to celebrate the best of South […]
How Hazel Got Her Groove Back!
Eighties netball phenomenon, Hazel Gumede, has a beautiful spirit, and she lives her life with purpose. She has a deep passion for netball and works hard to promote her beloved sport, without the need for recognition or acknowledgement.
Honouring Elana Meyer
The gsport…for Girls! Initiative was delighted to honour one of South Africa’s greatest female distance runners, Elana Meyer, who was inducted into the gsport Hall of Fame at the start of Women’s Month. Elana was honoured for her contribution to sport and her achievements in distance running, in an extended career which saw her […]
2007 July Woman in Media: Vaylen Kirtley
As a teenager, Vaylen Kirtley graced our television screens with her bubbly presentation style on SABC Sport. Now, at the age of 20, she has the kind of highlights some only dream of. Vaylen spoke to gsport about life as a sports broadcaster in South Africa, her role models, her inspirations and aspirations, and her love for sport. Introducing gsport’s July Woman in Media, one of South Africa’s hottest young broadcasting talents, Vaylen Kirtley!
Kelli Hauls in Four Awards
South African golfing talent Kelli Shean is becoming firm favourite of the Western Province Sportswriters Association, having won their Junior Sports Woman athlete award in 2005, and the Junior Sportswoman of the Month in 2006.