How Our Next Generation of Sportswomen Intend to Boss the 2026 Academic Year
Shreeya Mahadeo, Irene Banda, and Hadiya Carrim are applying the same rigour to their 2026 studies as they do to their sports, proving that methodical preparation and visualisation are keys to balancing elite performance with academic success
How Elite South African Athletes are Chasing Excellence for a Historic 2026
From water polo pools to the powerlifting platform and the esports arena, South African athletes Esihle Zondo, Lindiwe Mchunu, and Jayna Bhula are geared for an exceptional 2026 as they pursue world-class achievements.
Irene Banda is Setting the Esports World Alight at Just 12 Years of Age
Twelve-year-old Irene Banda, SA’s top-ranked female Clash Royale player, is the future of esports, with aspirations to be the first Black world champion, showing that anybody can succeed if they work hard, creating crucial representation for African girls
Protea Esports Team Member Sydney Wood to Debut Internationally at the BRICS Esports Champs in Moscow
Mind Sports South Africa’s mixed pair of Sydney Wood and Luay Khan are the Protea Esports Tekken 8 team just arrived at the 2025 BRICS Esports Championships, to make their international debut in Moscow from 31 May to 1 June.
Her Story, Africa’s Power
Africa Day is a celebration of unity, resilience, and identity across the continent. For gsport, it is also a moment to reflect on its journey to elevate the voices of African women in sport, voices that, for too long, have gone unheard or underrepresented.
Protea Esports Team Win Tests against Madagascar, Mauritius and Ghana
The recently-formed all-woman Protea Esports Team emerged triumphant in Mobile Legends Bang Bang Test matches against Madagascar, Mauritius and Ghana, contested virtually on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 May
Jayna Bhula Says Women in Esport are a Sure Bet for Sponsors
UCT student and aspirant Esports International Jayna Bhula is one of the up-and-coming gamers who advocates for sponsorship support for women who struggle with funding, to ensure a truly inclusive growth in the community.
“We are a Sure Investment” – #IWD2025 SA Sportswomen Empower One Another
The world celebrated International Women’s Day on Saturday, and South African sports women put their best foot forward as they look to empower their fellow female counterparts.
“Creating an Inclusive Gaming Environment Requires Continuous Effort” – Maja Carstens
Namibia’s Maja ‘CyberGhost’ Carstens is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the continent’s foremost women gamers, she has been carving her name for herself competitively since 2022 after an early start to the sport.
Julia ‘Bish’ Robson Elevating Esports as Host of Telkom VS Gaming Season 4
Full-time gamer and brand ambassador Julia ‘Bish’ Robson is one of the presenters of Telkom VS Gaming Season 4 on SABC 1, and her trailblazing path has set her apart as she makes a lasting impact in the blossoming esports scene
Record Number of Women Esports Players Earn Senior Provincial Colours
This past week, history was made for women in esports when no less than 26 women and girls were awarded their Senior Provincial Colours, the largest number of females to receive the honour in Mind Sports South Africa’s history.
#GAL2024 Recipient Jess Greeff Urges Sponsors to give SA Esports Players a Platform
Jess Greeff has shot to fame as one of top esports players in the country. However garnering sponsorship and acquiring financial backing has been difficult despite being a top performer.