Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC Named gsport Newsmaker of the Year 2025
African football powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC have been named Newsmaker of the Year for 2025 by leading women’s sport initiative, gsport4girls, in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 9 December 2025
‘My Dreams have Kept Me Disciplined’ – Youth Field Athletics Star Chay du Plessis
For self-starter field athlete Chay du Plessis who lauds YouTube as first first coach, the dream of becoming an Olympian is the driving force that has kept her disciplined through injuries and setbacks, knowing that her passion is a calling
Simoné Kruger Strikes Gold at 2025 World Para Athletics Champs New Delhi
Simoné Kruger defended her F38 Discus world title at the 2025 World Para Athletics Champs in New Delhi, securing Team SA’s second medal with a PB after classification issues, illness, and a fierce rivalry with her Chinese rivals
‘I Want to Inspire’ – World Para Surfing Championships Gold Medal Aspirant Noluthando Makalima
Adaptive surfer Noluthando Makalima is fundraising for the World Para Surfing Championships to achieve her dream of winning gold and becoming an inspiration to everyone, proving that your disability can be your strength
Jessica Thompson and Lara van Niekerk Strike Gold Again at Short Course Champs
Jessica Thompson continues her leading form at the SA National Short Course Champs, adding two more golds in the 50m freestyle and 100m backstroke, while Lara van Niekerk claims the 50m breaststroke title in Pietermaritzburg
Powerlifter Megan Wright Looking for Sponsors to Compete on the World Stage
Megan Wright reached sensational heights in the short time since she became a Powerlifter, but she needs our help to represent South Africa at the IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in Germany next month.
Lifesaving Champ Eve Abrahams Wants to Raise the Sport’s Profile and Grow Inclusivity
Eve Abrahams, a teenager with Lifesaving literally coursing through her blood, hopes to raise the sport’s profile and inspire girls to pursue it. Like many in her family, she has excelled in the sport and hopes to inspire future generations.
Increased Women in Leadership Means More Holistic and Diverse Policies
Increasingly regarded as more than capable leaders, women are taking up sports industry leadership roles in greater numbers, a trend which is key to the sector’s growth as gsport considers what it takes to hone leadership skills.
Long-serving Boks Physio Rene Naylor Hangs Up Jersey
Award-winning Springboks Physiotherapist Rene Naylor is hanging up her jersey after being with the team since 2008. Naylor hopes she’s left the jersey in a better place, and talks with Lonwabo about welcoming women in this space
Finalists and Winners Own Their Success at #gsport19
Under the shimmering lights of the prestigious Wanderers Club in Johannesburg, the 2024 Momentum gsport Awards became a dazzling celebration of triumph, determination, and the unstoppable rise of women in sport as finalists and winners basked in the Power of Recognition
Paris 2024 F38 Discus Champion Simoné Kruger Wins Gold for South Africa with a New Paralympic Record
Paris 2024 F38 Discus Champion Simoné Kruger was celebrated by the whole crowd’s support at the Stade de France athletics track as she won gold for South Africa with a New Paralympic Record at the Stade de France on Friday
Unbeaten SA U12 Tennis Girls Win Gold at ITF/CAT Southern African Junior Zonal Teams’ Competition
The South African Under-12 Girls were unstoppable at the ITF/CAT Southern African Junior Zonal Teams’ Competition in Maputo, claiming the coveted gold medal as they stormed unbeaten past their opponents to the top prize