Ten Years Since Legendary Cynthia Tshaka Was Honoured by gsport

Pioneering sports broadcaster Cynthia Tshaka was the first black female sports presenter in South Africa, and because of her trailblazing success, she opened doors for many women to join the industry. All Photos: gsport

Cynthia Tshaka … Need we say more? That is all the introduction the trailblazing sports broadcaster needs. When her name is mentioned, South Africa knows exactly who is being talked about. Tshaka was among the esteemed judging panel for the milestone gsport Awards, where the event will be celebrating its 20th year.  A pioneering media […]

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.

International Women’s Day Calls for #AcceleratedAction

WTA CEO Portia Archer. The world women’s tennis governing body, and FIFA, the world football federation, have both made significant promises of their commitments to world-changing moves to the women’s game. Photo: WTA

International Women’s Day 2025 is marking a groundbreaking year for women’s sport following news from FIFA and the WTA which supports this year’s #AccelerateAction theme in their commitments to world-changing moves to the game.

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