ICC’s Historic Decision: Equal Match-Day Pay for Female Match Officials
Women ICC cricket umpires are set to benefit from policy changes announced by the ICC, including that female match officials will receive equal pay for officiating cricket matches among further key fairness-minded objectives
Beauty Brand LUX and Volleyball SA to Host Durban Open Beach Volleyball Tournament
LUX with Volleyball South Africa will host the Durban Open Beach Volleyball tournament in the South African leg of the Change the Angle initiative which aims to highlight sexism in sport and challenge media to change the focus of women sport coverage from one that objectifies female athletes to one that celebrates their sporting prowess and achievements.
#ChangeTheAngle #LUX #PaidPartnership
Wimbledon Moves Towards Greater Diversity as First Ever Woman to Referee is Announced
History beckons ahead of Wimbledon 2023 as former tennis player Denise Parnell is named as the first ever woman to referee at the All England Club. This appointment is a positive step towards equalising the gender landscape of the tournament.
#gsportGlobal #GoGirls
ICC and UNICEF Call for Gender Equity on Eve of Women’s T20 World Cup
The ICC and UNICEF join hands to promote gender equity, tolerance and inclusion through cricket, as South Africa prepares to host the Women’s T20 World Cup.
#GoGirls #T20WorldCup #TurnItUp
Edward Khoza Impacting the Future of SA Women’s Cricket
In this week’s #BestMan feature, Cricket South Africa’s Head of Cricket Pathways, Edward Khoza, reveals plans to ensure the growth of women’s cricket in the country and shares insights on his passion for the game.
CSA Praise Momentum Proteas’ Minister’s Recognition Award
Cricket South Africa praise the Momentum Proteas’ continuous success after receiving recognition from Minister Nathi Mthethwa at the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s Recognition of Sport Excellence Awards dinner
IOC Appoints Seiko Hashimoto in Equality Promotion Signal
Former Olympics competitor, Seiko Hashimoto’s appointment as Head of the Tokyo Olympic Games organising committee promotes gender equality, inclusivity and diversity to encourage and support women in sport.
Nqobile Gama: South Africa’s Next Sports Leader
Rising Sponsorship Manager Nqobile Gama’s extensive research on the underrepresentation of women in sports leadership roles has received a remarkable response from the public. She hopes to take over the reins from her role models to lead the next generation.
Tshepi Moropa Encourages Women to Create Their Own Opportunities
Rugby referee, Tshepi Moropa, believes in women rising and creating their own opportunities in the world of sport. She is a firm believer in gender equality and hopes to pave the way for young girls to achieve their sporting dreams in the future.
Hedda Wolmarans Packs a Mean Punch
South African junior welterweight female boxing champion, Hedda Wolmarans, hardly lets her guard down because in her sport, one wrong move could result in a TKO. Nicknamed Shredder, Wolmarans is no walkover in the ring. Her first fight as an amateur boxer nine years ago resulted in her opponent only lasting 8 seconds in the […]
Lamla Momoti: The Importance of Investing in Development
gsport talks with Lamla Momoti about Thetha Women, an effort by the former Springbok Women’s player to bridge the gender inequality gap at development structures for young girls in sport.
Nthabiseng Ngutshane Calls for More Schools to Introduce Girls Rugby
As we journey to better understand the importance of grassroots sport in society, gsport Member, Thando Sibiya, interviews Leadhome Pirates Women’s Rugby team’s touch rugby player, Nthabiseng Ngutshane, about her early sporting development and flying the South African flag in Dubai at the Rugby Seven’s International Invitational Women’s Tournament.