Challenging Stereotypes
Is she a girl or is she a boy? That’s been the level of debate surrounding teenage athlete sensation Mokgadi “Caster” Semenya at home and abroad. The question we should be asking ourselves in South Africa and in a globalised world steeped in gender stereotypes is how this young woman, who defies all templates of […]
Proteas Training Squad Announced
Convenor of the Women’s national selection panel, Denise Reid, has announced a 23-member squad that will assemble at the High Performance Centre at the University of Pretoria for a training camp from 28-30 December 2008 as South Africa steps up its preparations for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup taking place in three months time […]
Cricket’s World Cup Contenders
Women’s cricket worldwide is being taken more seriously, led by the sincere support of the International Cricket Council (ICC), which has put increased resources behind the women’s game, leading to an ever-improving profile in many countries. In March next year, eight countries will participate in the ICC Women’s World Cup in Australia, which promises to […]
Pinnacle Point Promotes Cricket
More than 3750 children from disadvantaged communities in the Western and Southern Cape took to the streets for the 2008 Pinnacle Point Street Cricket League which kicked off on Friday, October 10, as cricket takes over the sporting landscape this summer.
Cricket is Here!
It’s cricket season, and the allure of summer has set the tone for an awesome season, so its time to get out there and support this great game. I travelled to Bloemfontein and Kimberley to watch Graeme Smith and the Proteas play Kenya in two MTN One Day Internationals last weekend, and it was great […]
Being In the Moment
Last month we spoke about using the vibrancy of our five senses to give us guidance in making positive choices. Slowing down to pay attention to the world around us through our senses is about mindfulness, and being in the present moment. In the craziness of the information age where success is measured by being […]
Nabeehah Makes History
Fighter Nabeehah Sayed made history for South Africa, when she became the first person to bring home a gold medal from the WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) World Championships, which took place in Naples, Italy from 24-27 September 2008, where she represented a 66-member Springbok team, along with her coach and cousin, Irshaad Sayed.
Putting 2010 First
I was recently in London on an incredible trip with a group of South African sports administrators, during which we had the privilege of meeting inspirational individuals who contribute to sporting excellence in Britain.
September Style Star: Sade Gilberti
We got to know and love her as the cool young presenter on YOTV, but now we’re getting to see a whole new side to former child star, Sade Gilberti. This sassy 23-year-old has landed the plum job as host of SABC’s hit new reality show, So You Think You Can Dance and she’s doing […]
September 2008 gSTAR: Emily Gray
Emily Gray is the youngest member of the SA Paralympic Team and at the age of 17 she is going to compete with the world’s best Paralympics swimmers on the 13th of September in Beijing. Emily will be swimming the most inspirational 100 meters of her life.
Willing and Able
South African icon of Ableness, Natalie du Toit, becomes the first disabled person to carry a country’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of an Olympic Games. All pictures courtesy SASCOC For many, it’s hard to feel anything but disappointed when you review South Africa’s performance at the Beijing Olympic Games with regards to the medal […]
From Mystery to Mastery
In last month’s column we looked at getting clear about what it is that we want to experience, be or do in order to move our lives forward in some way. This month I’d like to look at how specifically that moving forward might happen. Very often, the biggest hurdle in taking on something unknown […]