SA U19s Secure Key Opening World Cup Win against New Zealand
![SA U19 Women openers Jemma Botha (pictured) and Simoné Lourens did the job when they recorded the tournament’s first 50-partnership to ensure South Africa’s win in their opening ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 tie against New Zealand in Sarawak, Malaysia, on Saturday, 18 January, 2025. All Photos: ICC / Cricket South Africa](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250118-Cricket-U19WC-SA-v-NZ-1-Jemma-Botha-1024x640.jpg)
South Africa edged an all-action match to beat New Zealand by 22 runs, joining Bangladesh and Australia as winners on the opening day of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia, on Saturday, 28 January, 2025.
Laura Wolvaardt’s Triple ICC Nomination
![South Africa’s all-formats cricket captain Laura Wolvaardt has bagged three nominations for the 2024 ICC Awards after an unforgettable year of dominating across all formats and solidifying her place in the league of cricket greats. Photo: Cricket South Africa](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250102-Cricket-ICC-Nominations-Laura-Wolvaardt-1024x640.jpg)
South Africa’s all-formats cricket captain Laura Wolvaardt has bagged three nominations for the 2024 ICC Awards after an unforgettable year of dominating across all formats and solidifying her place in the league of cricket greats
Dates to Diarise in 2025
![Banyana Banyana pictured in a celebratory moment after securing victory. Laden with major tournaments, we take a peek at some upcoming 2025 sports highlights to diarise. File Photo: Supplied](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250101-NL-GRWM-2025-Preview-1024x640.jpg)
2024 has undoubtedly given sports lovers a lot of memorable moments, ebbs and flows, but overall – it was a great year for women’s sport. 2025 awaits, laden with major tournaments, and we take a peek at some upcoming 2025 highlights
SA U19s Seal 5-Nil T20I Series Sweep with All-Round Display against Ireland
![The SA U19 Women’s cricket team team celebrate their five-nil T20 International series win over Ireland U19 Women at the conclusion of ceremonies after the final match at the Assupol Tuks Oval in Tshwane, on Friday, 1 November, 2024. All Photos: Cricket South Africa](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241102-Cricket-SA-U19-v-Ireland-U19-1-1024x640.jpg)
Captain Kayla Reyneke and the SA U19 Women bowling unit helped the home side secure back-to-back victories and a 5-0 series whitewash against Ireland in the Youth T20I series which concluded in Tshwane on Friday
Karabo Meso Hits Maiden Half-Century as SA U19 Clinch Unassailable T20I Series Lead
![Karabo Meso brought up her maiden T20I half-century in just 39 deliveries, going on to contribute 60 runs off 44 balls in SA U19 Women’s 58-run win over Ireland in the third of five matches in Tshwane, on Wednesday, 30 October, 2024. Photo: Screengrab off CSA YouTube Live stream](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241031-Cricket-SAU19s-v-IrelandU19-1-Karabo-Meso-Maiden-Half-Century-1024x640.jpg)
Player of the Match Karabo Meso starred with a career-best half-century as well as a stumping and three run outs, propelling the SA U19 Women to a decisive 58-run victory and an unassailable 3-nil lead in the Youth T20I series against Ireland U19
Kayla Reyneke and Fay Cowling Lead SA to 2-Nil Advantage against Ireland in U19 T20I Series
![SA U19 Women’s captain Kayla Reyneke and all-rounder Fay Cowling were the standout performers as the SA secured massive back-to-back victories in Monday’s double-header against Ireland in Tshwane on Monday, 28 October, 2024. Photo: Supplied](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241029-Cricket-1-SA-v-Ireland-U19-T20I-Youth-Series-Kayla-Reyneke-1024x640.jpg)
SA U19 Women’s captain Kayla Reyneke and all-rounder Fay Cowling were the standout performers as the SA secured massive back-to-back victories in Monday’s double-header for a 2-nil lead in the five-match Youth T20I series against Ireland in Tshwane
Ready for Some Great Matches – Jemma Botha ahead of SA v Ireland U19 T20I Series
![Jemma Botha, born on 29 May 2007 in Grassy Park, Cape Town, has steadily developed into a promising young all-rounder within South African cricket and one of the notable talents in her age group. Photo: Supplied](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241027-Cricket-SAU19-v-Ireland-U19-Youth-T20I-Series-1-Jemma-Botha--1024x640.jpg)
Jemma Botha has garnered a fair amount of experience in international cricket and will be hoping this comes in handy when the South Africa U19 side takes on Ireland in their upcoming 5-match T20I home series starting Monday #gsportGlobal
Tatjana Smith Storms into Pole Position for Paris 2024 100m Breaststroke Final
![A relaxed-looking Tatjana Smith cruised to victory in the 100m breaststroke in exactly the same time she swam in the morning heat, to see the Tokyo silver medallist through to Monday's final as the fastest qualifier in France, on Sunday, 28 July, 2024. Photo: Anton Geyser/TeamSA](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240729-Olympics-1-Swimming-Tatjana-Smith-1024x640.jpg)
Tatjana Smith took a step closer to bagging another Olympic medal after booking a place in Monday night’s 100m breaststroke final, while SA champion surfer Sarah Baum won through round 2 to take on defending champion, USA’s Carissa Moore
Nadine Roos: We are not going to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower
![Star performer Nadine Roos (pictured) and the Springbok Women’s Sevens team left South Africa on Friday with a firm understanding of what their first participation in the Olympic Games means, not only to the players selected in the squad, but also to those who came before them. File Photo: Mike Lee KLC fotos for World Rugby](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240713-Rugby-Bok-7s-Depart-for-Paris-2024-Nadine-Roos-1024x640.jpg)
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team left South Africa on Friday with a firm understanding of what their first participation in the Olympic Games means, not only to the players selected in the squad, but also to those who came before them.
SA Women’s University Sevens Finish Sixth at FISU Championship Rugby Sevens in France
![Pictured in action against Spain in their opening fixture of the International University Sports Federation Championship Rugby Sevens, the South African Women’s University Sevens teams had a mixed bag of results in Aix-Marseille-Provence, France, from 10-12 June, 2024. Photo: USSAstudent on X](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240613-Rugby-FISU-Sevens-Wrap-1-Spain-1024x640.jpg)
The South African women bagged two out of 4 pool stage wins at the FISU Championship Rugby Sevens, going on to lose the 5th/6th place playoffs 24-5 to hosts France in Aix-Marseille-Provence on Wednesday
The Ebbs and Flows of Being ‘Youth’ in SA – Captured by Young gsport Award Winners
![‘The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.’ These are some of the words shared by three formidable young athletes as SA celebrates Youth Day: Kaitlyn Ramduth, Alicia Khunou and Kyra van Kan. All Photos: Supplied](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240612-NL-Youth-Day-Interviews-1-1024x640.jpg)
‘The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.’ These are some of the words shared by three formidable young athletes as SA celebrates Youth Day: Kaitlyn Ramduth, Alicia Khunou and Kyra van Kan.
Bok Sevens Squad to Take a Week Off Before Beginning Olympic Preparations
![Mathrin Simmers pictured on a charge through the Spain defense. The Springbok Women's Sevens have lost their status as a core team after their loss to Spain, and will now have to qualify for the World Rugby Challenger Series via the Africa Cup Sevens after the disappointing result on the final day of the HSBC SVNS Grand Final at Stadium Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, 3 June, 2024. Photo: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby](https://gsport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240603-Rugby-World-Rugby-Sevens-Challenger-Series-Madrid-D3-1-1024x640.jpg)
Head coach Renfred Dazel insists on rest after the Springbok Women’s Sevens lost their HSBC SVNS core team status in Madrid on Sunday, thanks SARU for its support to build towards Paris 2024 and Africa Cup Sevens in September