South African Teams Setting the Pace and Accelerating Action in Women’s Sport

To honour the #IWD2025 #AcceleratingAction theme with shining examples, we feature four teams leading the way in growing women’s sport in South Africa by making a mark through their commitment to advocacy, investment and development.
Rising Star Mihlali Gqogqonyeka Aiming for the Big Stage in SA’s Media Space

Dynamic media practitioner Mihlali Gqogqonyeka has leveraged a promising start as a youth TV presenter into a career as a sports media specialist with her work as a Media Officer with the UWC Women’s Football Team
Advancing Women’s Professional Sport in Canada

Canada’s Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth has announced a groundbreaking investment of $325,000 for Canadian Women & Sport to support the generation of economic value in women’s professional sport
Back Jayde Symons’ World Cup Dream

Help Jayde Symons represent SA in FIT Junior Touch Rugby World Cup! Support her crowdfunding campaign today.
#BackABuddy #ChooseDay #GoGirls
England Government Announces Measures to Grant Girls Equal Access to School Sport

The England government announce measures that will be backed by over £600m in funding over the next two academic years, specifically designed to help improve the quality of PE and sport for girls in primary schools.
#gsportGlobal #GoGirls
Kylie Basson Seeks Financial Backing for Penn Relays in USA

La Rochelle Girls High School pupil Kylie Basson is seeking for financial backing as she has been selected to represent her school at the Penn Relays competition in United States of America from 27-29 April 2023.
#GoGirls
Kaylene Corbett Signs Sponsorship Deal with HTH South Africa

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Kaylene Corbett signs a two-year sponsorship deal with HTH South Africa, which will see her receive funding each year as she prepares for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
#SaturdaySmile #GoGirls
Rugby Australia to Boost Wallaroos with $2 Million

Rugby Australia are set to give their women’s team part-time centralised contracts in move towards a fully professional programme.
#gsportGlobal
ECB Increase Funding for Professional Women’s Game

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced a £3.5m increase in funding for the women’s regional game until the end of 2024.
#gsportGlobal
Squash Protégé Awande Malinga Calls Out for Financial Assistance Ahead of Tour to France

2020 Momentum gsport Awards Public Choice winner and star squash player Awande Malinga is calling out for financial assistance as she aims to represent South Africa at the Women’s World Junior Individual Squash Championships in France. #GoGirls
Sibonelo Khulu Impacting Lives of KZN Athletes

In this week’s #BestMan interview, we feature founder of Dundee Development Athletics Club, Sibonelo Khulu, who is making a difference in the lives of the youth in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Simone Upman Builds with the Power of Sport

Social Entrepreneur, Simone Upman, is using her passion for coaching to create more opportunities for children in the country with her sports academy.