Maja Carstens and Namibia CS2 Women Grind Towards IESF Africa Qualification
Maja ‘Cyber Ghost’ Carstens is bringing cool confidence and tactical insight to Namibia’s CS2 Women as they prep for the IESF African Qualifiers. With a mix of rookies and rising talent, her steady presence is helping the squad come together.
“Creating an Inclusive Gaming Environment Requires Continuous Effort” – Maja Carstens
Namibia’s Maja ‘CyberGhost’ Carstens is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the continent’s foremost women gamers, she has been carving her name for herself competitively since 2022 after an early start to the sport.
Record Number of Women Esports Players Earn Senior Provincial Colours
This past week, history was made for women in esports when no less than 26 women and girls were awarded their Senior Provincial Colours, the largest number of females to receive the honour in Mind Sports South Africa’s history.
The SA CounterStrike GO Esports Team Showed Their Mettle at a Challenging 16th World Esports Champs
The 16th World Esports Championships was a challenging but positive experience for the Mind Sport South Africa Female Protea CounterStrike GO Esports Team, who managed a win over Norway against losses to Spain and Australia
Western Cape Esport Team ‘Learn Valuable Lessons’ during Belarus Friendly
Despite not being able to get a win against their Belarusian opponents, the Western Cape Provincial Mobile Legends Bang Bang Esports Team gained some great knowledge and experience in their recent friendlies
“eSports Gives Me the Freedom to Unapologetically Be Me” — Je’nielle Cavanagh
The ‘Freedom to unapologetically be myself’ is one reason top gamer Je’nielle Cavanagh, loves eSports, and having qualified with Team Bang Bang for the SA National Mobile Legends team trials, she has an eye on the African prize in Morocco
Dr. Janine Brandt is off to Busan to address Global Esports Executive Summit
Mind Sports South Africa’s Womens’ Desk convenor, League of Legends aficionado and medical doctor Janine Brandt will discuss health matters affecting esports athletes at the Global Esports Executive Summit in Busan
Mind Sports SA Calling for Womens’ Desk Nominations
Mind Sports SA has called for nominations to fill its Womens’ Desk position, and is looking for a woman who is concerned with promoting the rights of women and ensuring that all decisions, rules, and regulations conform with gender equity.
MSSA Celebrates its Women who have Earned Protea Colours
Congratulations to Gabriela Isaacs, the only South African to earn silver at an IESF World Championships.
Amanda Pakade is Elected in for a 3 Year Term as MSSA President
Having been co-opted as Mind Sports South Africa President in July 2018, Amanda Pakade immediately set out to make a difference in the athlete’s lives – just as she does in the lives of all with whom she comes into contact.
Amanda Pakade fights for gender equality in esports.
Through such efforts, MSSA was the first organisation in Africa to hold championships for females, and is the only national federation for esports in the world that has constitutionalised the need for gender equity.
Marisa to Make History at IESF’s 10th Esports World Champs
Marisa van der Westhuizen will make history at such IESF’s 10th World Championships – Kaohsuing as the first ever-female team captain of a Counter-Strike: GO® team at World Championship level.