Freedom Allows Women in the Sports Industry to Thrive

Freedom Day signifies many things to different people. Former pro surfer Tasha Mentasti, now a World Surfing regional administrator, expresses gratitude: “I am grateful for the massive strides taken by government and national federations to ensure better opportunities for women participating in all forms of sport in South Africa.” All Photos: Supplied

Women in the sports industry are thriving and enjoying freedoms that were once out of reach for most, and as South Africa celebrates over three decades of democracy, women are marking this Freedom Day with gratitude.

gsport Hall of Famers Reflect on what Freedom Means

ore than just a seat at the table, how about the whole banquet? We approached gsport Hall of Famers asking: “What I can do with My Freedom”. All Photos: gsport / Rebecca Hearfield 

As we ready for the annual observation of one of South Africa’s most august of commemorations, gsport Hall of Fame inductees who overcame despite the obstacles shared views on what Freedom means to them

What Freedom Means to Bongi Msomi

Being afforded many opportunities as a netball player is something that Bongi Msomi doesn’t take for granted. South Africa is set to celebrate Freedom Day in a few days and the netball stalwart has been part of the game since she was a youngster when the country was still a new democracy. Msomi thinks that it is because of this liberty she has managed to flourish into an indomitable force within the game. All Photos: Supplied

Amidst the celebration of Freedom Day, netball icon and namesake founder of the Bongi Msomi Legacy Project, Bongi Msomi highlights the abundant opportunities women are embracing in our democratic nation. #FreedomInSport #StandTall #WCW

Simangele Hadebe Shapes Up for Career-Defining Title Bout

Simangele Hadebe is preparing for what she has termed her 'biggest fight’ where she will take on formidable WBC (World Boxing Council) champion Gabriela ‘La Bonita Sanchez in a few weeks. Africa’s top boxer will be doing battle with her Mexican opponent on 24 May 2024 for the vacant IBF Intercontinental Flyweight Title in Johannesburg. Photo: Supplied

Simangele Hadebe is preparing for the biggest fight of her career when she will take on formidable World Boxing Council champion, Mexico’s Gabriela ‘La Bonita’ Sanchez, for the vacant IBF Intercontinental Flyweight Title in a month’s time in Johannesburg

Banyana Banyana Drop Legacy Kit on Freedom Day

The South African Football Association (SAFA) announced Banyana Banyana’s Legacy kit on a special day in South Africa - Freedom Day – on Thursday, 27 April 2023. Photo: SAFA (Twitter)

SAFA launch Banyana Banyana’s Legacy Kit on #FreedomDay2023. The alternate kit has been announced during The Year of Women’s Sport and an important time for the senior national women’s football team as they prepare to feature in their second FIFA Women’s World Cup in July.
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Celebrating Freedom Gains Since 2006

The distinguished guests who attended the launch of the gsport initiative, in Johannesburg on 1 August, 2006. Back row: Melinda Lombard, Zeena Isaacs and Nazli Thomas, (third row) Zelda van Vuuren, Cindy Grota, Marsha Marescia, Tinky Pringle, Karien Jonkheere, Liz Nicolau, (second row) Zai Khan, Hasina Kathrada, Siki Mgabadeli, Marjolein van der Stadt, Ruth Africa, (and front row) Leanne Manas, Kass Naidoo, Penny Heyns and Nothemba Madumo. Photo: gsport

In honour of #FreedomDay2022, we celebrate our democratic gains since 2006, and commit to continuing our daily work to close the visibility gap 🙌 #GoGirls #gsportAfrica #gsportGlobal

Women in Sport Value Heritage

Women in sport celebrate their heritage, commit to leaving a legacy and call for South Africans to embrace cultural diversity as we wrap up #HeritageMonth in the Rainbow Nation. #CelebrateSouthAfrica

Ten of the Best Freedom In Sport Stars

As we approach #FreedomDay, we celebrate 10 Freedom in Sport Stars who have achieved incredible sporting highs and inspired a nation to believe in the power of their dreams. #gsportTop10.

South Africa commemorates Freedom Day on 27 April and to mark this day, we are focusing our latest gsport Top 10 List on the stars that have flown the flag and achieved key milestones that allow the current generation of women’s sport stars to thrive and succeed. This week’s #gsportTop10 List includes Ashleigh Buhai, who […]

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