Saluting Akhona Makalima’s CAF Appointment

South African’s Akhona Makalima is the only female referee appointed on the continent to officiate at the upcoming CAF 2021 U20 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations in Mauritania. Photo: Usher Komugisha (Twitter)

Social media celebrates South Africa’s “SheRef”, Akhona Makalima’s CAF appointment. Makalima is the only female selected to officiate at the upcoming 2021 U20 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations in Mauritania.

Selina Munsamy’s Full Circle #gsport15 Journey

2020 Momentum gsport Awards Brand SA Supporter of the Year winner, Selina Munsamy, pictured at the awards ceremony on Monday, 31 August 2020. Photo: gsport

2020 Momentum gsport Awards double-finalist, Selina Munsamy, walked away with the Brand SA Supporter of the Award at #gsport15. She blogs about being a guest at the awards ceremony in 2017 to becoming a winner on the gsport stage.

Skhu Nkomphela Hopes to Change Views on Women’s Sport Through Photography

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Rising sports photographer, Skhu Nkomphela, believes in equal recognition not only for female athletes but for women in society in general. He hopes to play his part by telling their unique stories through his lens. Growing up, Nkomphela’s mother played a vital role in building a foundation for him to be an independent and responsible […]

Justin Ford Calls on More Male Journalists to Support Women’s Sport

To this day, female athletes still experience significantly less mainstream media coverage than their male counterparts, however eNCA Sport Reporter, Justin Ford, is on course to change the face of the game as he leads the way telling the untold stories of women in sport. Photo: Supplied

To this day, female athletes still experience significantly less mainstream media coverage than their male counterparts, however eNCA Sport Reporter, Justin Ford, is on course to change the face of the game as he leads the way telling the untold stories of women in sport. Throughout history women have faced many challenges but we cannot […]

Banyana Banyana Duo Join FC Dinamo Minsk

South African duo, Rhoda Mulaudzi and Lebogang Ramalepe, sign new deals with FC Dinamo Minsk in Belaru. Photo: Rhoda Mulaudzi

South African female footballers have dominated the news space in the month of July after securing lucrative international contracts, with Rhoda Mulaudzi and Lebogang Ramalepe being the latest. Mulaudzi made the announcement via her Twitter page as the two players penned deals with FC Dinamo Minsk. Onto the next one! I’m pleased to announce that […]

Shannon Landman-Kriel Leads the Way for Future Female Cricketers

For 26 years Shannon Landman-Kriel has dedicated her life to women’s cricket in South Africa and hopes to continue to champion the development of the sport, thus ensuring the ball and the bat reach more prospective players. Photo: Supplied

For over two decades, Shannon Landman-Kriel, has played a significant role in the development of future female South African cricketers through her involvement with Central Gauteng Lions and the Wanderers Club. The former cricketer reflects on her journey and the progress, or lack thereof, in the women’s game.

Unveiling #gsport15 Sub-Editor Lonwabo Nkohla

The gsport team is proud to unveil experienced Radio 2000 Sport Anchor, Lonwabo Nkohla, as the #gsport15 campaign sub-editor. Nkohla reveals her joy as she tells Celine Abrahams about her goal of adding her voice to women’s sport.

Kgothatso Montjane Champions Disability Sport in South Africa

Four-time gsport award winner, Kgothatso Montjane, is the most decorated Sportswoman with a Disability awardee on the gsport stage and is hoping that her success will open doors for more female wheelchair tennis players. Photo: Supplied

Four-time gsport award winner, Kgothatso Montjane, regards the initiative as one that has nurtured her career and given her the platform to be a role model for young women to look up to. She also chats to Celine Abrahams about developing disability sport in South Africa and her desire to win a Major.

Asnath Sebati Impacts Lives of Future Tennis Stars

Junior tennis coach, and women empowerment champion, Asnath Sebati, is using her experience to help develop more players for the future. She also tells to Celine Abrahams about the challenges of being a black woman in sport and shares her greatest ambitions.

Penny Heyns Plays Her Part to Inspire Next Generation

Two-time Olympic champion, Penny Heyns, is grateful to have the opportunity to be part of the 2020 Momentum gsport Awards as ambassador and hopes that she will be able to continue playing her part in building South Africa’s next generation of female athletes.

2020 Momentum gsport Awards ambassador, Penny Heyns, is enjoying the opportunity to be part of this year’s campaign as she plays her part to inspire South Africa’s next generation of women athletes. Heyns chatted to Marc Lewis of Newzroom Afrika about the need for more female role models.

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