‘Leadership is About Connecting with People’ – Spar Proteas Captain, Khanyisa Chawane
Spar Proteas captain Khanyisa Chawane reflects on leadership, saying it’s about connecting with people, understanding what motivates them. She remains positive after the recent series loss to Australia, focussing on the team’s learning goals achieved.
COSAFA intent on ensuring women rise to leadership roles in Southern African Football
COSAFA is championing women’s leadership in Southern African football with its Women’s Leadership Programme, which has over 40 women leaders from 13 Member Associations strengthening their capacity to shape the future of the regional game
‘Winning was an Honour But the Impact was Greater’ – 2022 Volunteer of the Year Shamila Sulayman
Shamila Sulayman is well-known for her selfless volunteering in the world of rugby and for this she won recognition on the gsport Awards stage as the recipient of the 2022 Volunteer of the Year, and she is now reaping the rewards #IRecogniseHer
Robyn Coetzee on Leading UCT FC into South Africa’s Top Flight League
“Back yourself. Do it tired, do it sick (not too sick), but don’t stop grinding.” Robyn Coetzee shares her leadership journey as UCT FC fights to make their mark in the HBSL. A story of belief, grit, and building a future for women’s football in South Africa.
Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 Set to Ignite Rivalries
Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 kicks off this Friday, the unbeaten Golden Fireballs lead the pack after an exhilarating Power Week 1 with defending champs Free State Crinums right behind.
Keneilwe Mathibela: Called to Shape the Future of Football in Africa
Keneilwe Mathibela’s journey proves that purpose and people-first leadership can shape the future of football in Africa as she leaves her role as the SAFA Head of Coach Education off to oversee to FIFA coaching development programmes on the continent.
Flames Skipper Martiné Jordaan Embodies Quiet Confidence and Principled Leadership
She may be quiet off court, but on court, Martiné Jordaan leads with heart and grit. The North West Flames captain is on a mission to inspire and prove that leadership comes in all shapes and sizes.
UCT Women’s FC Graduates Urge Young Athletes to Pursue Tertiary Qualifications
As UCT Women’s football players Isabella Kaombwe and Jesse-Leigh Nomdo bask in their glory after graduating with university qualifications, gsport spoke with them about balance and navigating their careers as Student-Athletes.
‘Tennis is More than a Sport to Me’ — 14 Year Old Prodigy Lyndsey Phillips
14-year old ITF Junior Tour competitor Lyndsey Phillips already has more than 20 Tennis SA tournament titles to her name, and the young prodigy is focussed on pursuing her dreams of becoming a tennis great as she forges her path in the sport.
The ‘Women’s Club’ in Sports Media is Growing — Seasoned Broadcaster Cato Louw
Cato Louw has worked herself up the ranks to one of the top industry professionals, and she shares how the ‘women’s club’ in sport is growing, and what it means to be regarded as an experienced sports broadcaster.
Former gsport Award Winner Maphuti Hlako Joins World Athletics
Seasoned media and PR professional Maphuti Hlako, winner of the 2022 gsport Woman in PR and Sponsorship Award, has officially joined World Athletics in Monte Carlo, Monaco, marking a major milestone in her career. Hlako shared her news on LinkedIn: “I am thrilled to FINALLY share that I’ve joined World Athletics. All in. Officially official. […]
Ilhaam Groenewald a Fierce Champion for Women Leaders in Sport
Maties Sport Chief Director Ilhaam Groenewald has established a reputation as a fierce champion of women in sport and sportswomen, and she believes that creating leadership pathways for women is essential to rise into leadership positions.