Mind Sports SA Lead the Way for Women in eSports in 2010
South Africa lead the way for women at the 2010 World Cyber Games in Los Angeles, USA, when record-breaking eSports gamer, Michelle Marder became the first female globally to become a National Team Manager of an eSport team.
Lenel Human Makes MSSA History
Lenel Human becomes the first woman elected as Mind Sports South Africa’s Gauteng Provincial Director to boost the growth of eSports in the province.
Barriers Shattered as Women Progress in 2020
On this final #WCW of 2020, we salute Women of Firsts who shattered barriers this year and encouraged us to reach higher!
Ashleigh Moolman Wins First Ever UCI Cycling eSports Title
After winning the first-ever UCI World eSports championship as an outsider, Ashleigh Moolman has earned the right to wear a rainbow jersey during all virtual game play.
Anneke Lourens Leading eSports in South Africa
Encouraging young girls to get involved, Mind Sports SA’s Clash Royale national champ Anneke Lourens chats about gaming, and the opportunities available for women in the sport
MSSA’s Amanda Pakade Impresses at IESF National Federation Workshop
With Mind Sports South Africa being the oldest federation in the world for esports, President Amanda Pakade addressed a number of members at the recent IESF workshop to reveal how the MSSA deals with issues
Linda Swanepoel Tops HeathStone esports Rankings
Linda Swanepoel wins gold in HearthStone at the MSSA South African National Championships, earning her National Federation Colours in the esports discipline.
Wallace marks new New Milestone among SA Female Tekken 7 Gamers
Marking growth of female gamers in the Tekken 7 esports genre, Chiney Wallace has become the first woman to rank in the top 5 players in South Africa
Amanda Pakade fights for gender equality in esports.
Through such efforts, MSSA was the first organisation in Africa to hold championships for females, and is the only national federation for esports in the world that has constitutionalised the need for gender equity.
Marisa vd Westhuizen Smashes Records at IESF World Champs
Marisa van der Westhuizen becomes the first-ever female gamer to serve as flag-bearer, at a IESF World Championships
SA’s First Female Counter-Strike: GO Team Captain
Mind Sports SA selects Marisa van der Westhuizen as Senior Team Captain for the esports title of Counter-Strike: GO, to represent the country at the IESF 10th World Championships, in Kaohsuing, Chinese Taipei.
Team Valkyrie Leads SA esports Ranking
The growth of esports among females is continuing unabated, however, few of MSSA’s member clubs have done as much in this division as what Valhalla has done.