Women in Sport Flourishing in Their Industries on Workers Day
Juggling more than one project at a time is quite normal for women in sport, and Kesa Molotsane, Carrie Delaney and Vuyokazi Ncata stand tall among the nation’s many who know what it takes to exercise our right to work and succeed as women in sport
Coach Tsoanelo Pholo’s People Passion Fuels her Journey as an International Leader in Women’s Hockey
Former SA International Tsoanelo Pholo took up the role of Head Coach for Hockey Hong Kong’s Women’s program in June 2024, and talks with gsport about the rewards of her experiences in this high-pressure vocation.
Incoming History-Making IOC President, Kirsty Coventry: “This is Our Time”
From Penny Heyns to Didier Drogba, congratulations pour in for history making new IOC President, Kirsty Coventry, who becomes the first woman and first African to lead the Olympic movement.
January Sets the Tone for Another Big Year in Women’s Sport
Industry firsts stacking up in another innovative year for women in sport with Germany’s Laura Mueller setting to out become F1’s first female Race Engineer, while Australia and England will play in a historic day-night test at the MCG.
SA Women’s Team Make Semi-Finals of First-Ever Kho Kho World Cup
The South Africa women’s team proved unbeatable in the group-stage rounds of first-ever Kho Kho World Cup, topping Group D and beating Kenya in the quarter-finals before losing to eventual inaugural champions India.
‘As the Captain of My Ship, I Must Sail’ – Mandisa Williams Makes Moves
2024 gsport Hall of Fame inductee Mandisa Williams continues to break new ground, most recently with the former Springbok Women’s captain’s appointment as the first-ever woman assistant coach of a men’s team at the century-old Swallows Rugby Club
Breaking Through the Leadership Glass Ceiling as Women in Sport
A new year provides us the opportunity to dream, make goals, inspire and be inspired. In recent years there’s been a much welcomed shift where women are taking leadership positions in a world once completely dominated by men. Internationally, notable milestones include Helena Costa, who became the first woman to manage a professional men’s football team […]
Jessica ‘Aunty Diski’ Nkomo’s Tips on How to Sign Sponsorship in 2025
Jessica ‘Aunty Diski’ Nkomo is the trailblazing founder Bokamoso Sports Agency, the first agency for women athletes. She shared some of her precious time to give precious advice to those who are looking to garner sponsorship in 2025.
Rugby’s Layla Arrison Sees Women Sports Broadcasters Becoming the Norm
Having already made history after becoming SuperSport’s first female English-language rugby commentator, Layla Arrison is fast becoming a household name in sports broadcasting as she lays a trail for more women interested in joining the industry.
Zambian Top Honours for gsport Award Winner Diana Chikotesha
PODCAST: Hear from Top Zambian FIFA referee, Diana Chikotesha wins Presidential acclaim in Zambia on the back of her African Woman in Sport Award honour at the 2024 gsport Awards. #PowerOfRecognition
Glenrose Xaba Smashes Records with Historic Victory on Debut at Cape Town Marathon
South African 10km national champion Glenrose Xaba made history at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, shattering the South African national marathon record as well as the course record, all this in her marathon debut, in the Western Cape on Sunday.
First-Ever PR, Comms and Sponsorship Manager at SPAR Southern Africa, Mpudi Maubane Reflects on gsport Award Triumph
SPAR was unveiled as the Sponsor of the Year award at the 2024 Momentum gsport Awards, and the honours were accepted by National PR, Communications and Sponsorship Manager, Mpudi Maubane, for the supermarket retail giant which made a mark by sponsoring women’s sports for 34 years. Maubane talks with Lonwabo Nkohla