Saluting #GAL2020 October Newsmakers

South African women in sport break new ground globally and sports federations up their game as we unveil an exceptional October #GAL2020 List of Newsmakers!

Hayley Nixon Crowned Momentum Athlete of the Year

Canoe specialist Hayley Nixon smiles after winning the 2020 Momentum Athlete of the Year Award, in Johannesburg on 31 August, 2021. Photo: gsport

World Surfski champion, Hayley Nixon, walks away with the coveted Momentum Athlete of the Year Award at the 15th edition of the longest running women’s sport recognition platform. We honour the Class of 2020!

Trust in Preparation, the Foundation Behind Pretorius’ Success

Karla Pretorius pictured at the 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup in Liverpool, England. Photo: Netball South Africa

SPAR Proteas vice-captain, Karla Pretorius, has intercepted every opportunity that has come her way over the past season. From lighting up the Netball World Cup with her player of the tournament performance, to claiming the title as the best defender in the Suncorp Netball League in Australia; she simply can’t put a foot wrong. To […]

Babalwa Latsha Reacts to Being #gsport15’s Triple-Finalist

Springbok Women’s captain and 2020 Momentum gsport Awards triple finalist, Babalwa Latsha, interviewed by eNCA Sport Reporter, Justin Ford, in Khayelitsha on Saturday, 1 August 2020. Photo: Screenshot

“It is humbling to get this type of recognition and see that the public is out there recognising the hard work that we put into our sport as women…” – Springbok Women’s captain, Babalwa Latsha, reacts to receiving recognition for the 2020 Momentum gsport Awards.

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