Schoenmaker Breaks into Top 10 Fastest All Time Performers List
South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker earned a new continental record in the women’s 200m breaststroke at SA Nationals, setting the fastest time in the world since 2017. Schoenmaker is now the 7th fastest performer of all time.
A Mother City Maiden Win for France’s Gidali at Royal Cape
France’s Manon Gidali holed a 25-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole of the Cape Town Ladies Open to claim her maiden professional victory in the opening event of the 2021 Sunshine Ladies Tour season at Royal Cape Golf Club.
Zoë Kruger Battles into Second Round in Potchefstroom
Rising tennis star, Zoë Kruger, books place in second round of the Ilana Kloss International, beating Canada’s Carol Zhao with a hard-fought three-sets in Potchefstroom.
Perry the First African Woman to Complete Back to Back Dakar Races
South African off-road endurance racer, Taye Perry, is the first African woman to complete back to back Dakar Rally races. This year, Perry represented the country in the car category as navigator.
Women Leaders in Sport on the Rise
SASCOC’S first Vice-President, Lwandile Simelane believes the leading women in sport on the board are going to make huge strides in changing the perception of women in leadership positions during their term
Canoeing SA Amends Calendar
Canoeing South Africa president Kim Pople confirms that the sports federation will amend its 2021 race calendar to ensure full compliance with lockdown restrictions to combat spread of the ongoing Covid-19 virus
Dlamini Leading New Generation of Banyana Banyana Stars
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and Banyana Banyana goalkeeper, Andile Dlamini, is part of a new generation of football leaders who are playing their part in ensuring that women’s football grows in South Africa
Michaela Whitebooi Wins Third Gold
African Judo champion Michaela Whitebooi defends her title and wins her third gold medal in just over a month, to place her dream of representing South Africa at the Olympics in sight.
ICC Confirms Qualification for Women’s T20 World Cup 2023
ICC announces qualification for the rescheduled Women’s T20 World Cup to be hosted in South Africa. The host and seven top team on the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings as end of November 2021 automatically qualify for the 2023 edition.
Ironman Nick Bester Using Second Chance at Life to Open Doors for Female Athletes
“I believe that women have the same rights as men to follow and pursue their dreams,” reveals Comrades Marathon icon, Nick Bester. He plans to use the next years of his life to develop future female athletes. Bester recently suffered a brutal assault while training in Magaliesberg.
Noko Matlou to Host First Annual Soccer Tournament
Banyana Banyana stalwart, Noko Matlou, is giving back to her community in Limpopo by hosting the First Annual Noko Matlou Soccer Tournament in December.
Nnusi Gazi Aims to Leave a Legacy in Women’s Sport.
Netball South Africa’s Head of Communications and Media, Nnusi Gazi, is passionate about elevating women’s sport and hopes to one day leave a legacy for the next generation. He is also using the lessons learnt from the 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup to bring a new dimension to the world of local media.