TV Heavyweights Vusiwe Ngcobo, Gloria Brown, and Layla Arrison Battle it Out for #GSPORT20 Glory
The SABC Sport Woman in TV category is a shining example of what happens when women take the mic, own the moment, and tell the stories that matter: Vusiwe Ngcobo, Gloria Brown, and Layla Arrison are leading with passion and purpose.
‘Winning was an Honour But the Impact was Greater’ – 2022 Volunteer of the Year Shamila Sulayman
Shamila Sulayman is well-known for her selfless volunteering in the world of rugby and for this she won recognition on the gsport Awards stage as the recipient of the 2022 Volunteer of the Year, and she is now reaping the rewards #IRecogniseHer
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.
Appointment of NZC’s First Woman Chairperson a Significant Step Forward for Gender Diversity in Cricket
Diana Puketapu-Lyndon is regarded as the most powerful person in New Zealand Sport since her appointment as the first woman – and first Māori – Chair of New Zealand Cricket in a giant leap forward for the advancement of diversity and inclusion.
Namibia’s Helalia Johannes Sets World Record in Gqeberha
Namibia’s Helalia Johannes became the first woman in the world over 40 to run 10kms in under 32 minutes when she sprinted to victory in the SPAR Women’s 10km race in 31.53 minutes in Gqeberha
Kerrin Klaaste Honoured with SWD Umpire of the Season Accolade
Kerrin Klaaste is awarded the South Western District Umpire of the Season accolade at the SWD Cricket Awards
Thandeka Sibeko Makes History Ahead of PinkDay ODI
Imperial Wanderers Stadium announces the appointment of their first female Grounds’ Curator, Thandeka Sibeko, ahead of the Betway PinkDay ODI which will take place on Sunday, 20 March.
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Charlotte Edwards Elected First Female PCA President
England cricket legend, Charlotte Edwards, has made history by becoming the first female President of the England and Wales Professional Cricketers’ Association, The PCA also introduces new Women’s Player Committee to give the women’s game a stronger voice.
Aimee Barrett-Theron Breaks New Ground
South African rugby referee Aimee Barrett-Theron becomes the first woman to officiate a men’s Super Rugby match, on Saturday, 21 November 2020.
Natalie Barlow Makes UEFA History
Cape Town City FC Marketing Brand Manager, Natalie Barlow, makes UEFA history after becoming the first woman in Africa to graduate from the prestigious UEFA Certificate in Football Management course.
Zola Thamae Makes History
Zola Thamae, Vice-President of the SA Women’s Cricket Association and the team manager of the SA Women’s Cricket Team currently touring Europe, is the first woman to become a full member of Cricket South Africa’s General Council.