Dates to Diarise in 2025
2024 has undoubtedly given sports lovers a lot of memorable moments, ebbs and flows, but overall – it was a great year for women’s sport. 2025 awaits, laden with major tournaments, and we take a peek at some upcoming 2025 highlights
Louise Lepront Wins Third Place at the Rip Curl Int’l GromSearch in Bali
Louise Lepront took on the world’s best at the 2024 Rip Curl GromSearch International in Bali and her performances saw the in-form Scottburgh surfer clinch a podium finish at a competition renown for launching future professional surf stars
“Silent Killer” Bongeka Gamede Signs with Danish Side FC Nordsjælland
2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations-winning Banyana Banyana and University of the Western Cape defender Bongeka Gamede has landed a dream move, joining Danish side FC Nordsjælland after being on their radar for some time
Taneal Baptiste to Lead SA Women Contingent at Swimming World Cup
The Women’s swimming team to represent South Africa at the upcoming World Aquatics Swimming World Cup has been announced. The team comprising of Bailey Lambert, Milla Drakopolous, Carissa van Rooyen will be led by Taneal Baptiste from Tuks.
Europe Retains Solheim Cup Following Sensational Ciganda Finish
Spain’s Carlota Ciganda put on a sensational finish to ensure that Team Europe retain the iconic Solheim Cup trophy in a tense play-off after the transatlantic team match-play competition ended 14-14 at Finca Cortesin in Málaga, Spain on Sunday
Karabo Mailula Claims Maiden ASA 10km Cross Country Championship Title
Karabo Mailula clinches her first national title, winning the women’s 10km at the 2023 ASA National Cross Country Championship in Gqeberha in a remarkable time of 36:46
World Rugby Launches WXV Tournaments in Growth Strategy
Springbok Women in line for added game time as World Rugby announces South Africa as one of three new WXV Tournament hosts as the global body places women at the forefront of its strategy to grow the sport to greater heights
Abi Ijasanmi: “I’ve Always Had a Passion for the Power of Sport”
CAF Chief Operations Officer, Abi Ijasanmi, is the first woman to occupy the position of COO or any Senior Chief role in African football since 1957. She chats to Celine Abrahams about driving the task of making African football globally competitive.
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Springbok Women Ready to Expand on Test Experience
Springbok No.8 Aseza Hele is looking forward to the team’s trip to Europe, which includes Tests against Canada and Spain in the coming weeks.
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Springbok Women Include Eight Uncapped Players Ahead of Trip to Europe
Nolusindiso Booi will lead a Springbok Women squad with eight potential debutants to Europe later this month – including a number of younger players and a former South African netball player – for Tests in Madrid.
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Ashleigh Barty Signs Up for Golf Exhibition Tournaments
Former world no.1 tennis champion Ashleigh Barty fuels speculation that her post-retirement sporting career will focus on golf as she signs up for a series of exhibition tournaments.
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Thalea Smidt Excited for International Test Against Netherlands
Banyana Banyana midfielder, Thalea Smidt, shares insight into the players’ thoughts and how they view their away international friendly match against Netherlands.
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