Virginia Mabaso Continues to Transform Rowing in SA
Rowing South Africa’s Development Coordinator, Virginia Mabaso, aims to impact every province as she continues to develop rowing from grassroots and introduce the sport into new districts. She also chats to Celine Abrahams about championing female participation and juggling her career, fashion designing and family.
Benny Bonsu: Becoming Africa’s Olivia Pope
Ghana-born global sports broadcasting trailblazer, Benny Bonsu, is known as the Oprah of Sport because of her witty, straight to the point interviewing style. She tells Kass Naidoo about her passion for mentoring and her wish to be Africa’s Olivia Pope.
Alyssa Conley Eyeing Return to the Athletics Track
South African Olympian, Alyssa Conley, has not ruled out the possibility of returning to the athletics track to feature at the 2022 Commonwealth Games after trading her 21-year athletics career for Sevens Rugby. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her sports journey and her biggest learning.
Nolene Conrad Focusses on New Business Venture
South African athlete, Nolene Conrad, is raising money for athletes affected by the Covid-19 lockdown while working hard on establishing her newly launched online coaching business. She tells Celine Abrahams that the postponement of the Olympics has given her more time to recover from injury and work to qualify for the Tokyo Games in 2021.
SA Sport Stars Share Tips For Sponsorship Success
South African sports stars, Suné Luus, Erin Hunter and Babalwa Latsha, share their secrets for sponsorship success as they encourage athletes to maintain a strong brand presence, especially during lockdown.
Comrades Marathon Association to Host Virtual Race
The Comrades Marathon Association is set to stage the Race The Comrades Legends virtual event where runners across the globe can enter and will receive an official Comrades medal.
Online Training Changes Face of Tuks Netball Coaching
The COVID-19 lockdown has changed the face of coaching, with online training taking off. Head of Tuks Netball, Jenny van Dyk, is eager to continue this trend post lockdown as she tells Celine Abrahams about the value that online coaching has added to the team’s programmes.
Sue Destombes Eyeing Lasting Legacy in Regional Football
Veteran COSAFA Secretary General, Sue Destombes, is determined to leave a long-lasting legacy within the organisation as she continues to break down barriers in her workspace. She spoke to Celine Abrahams about her journey into regional football, and plans to ensure COSAFA becomes more self-sufficient
SA Rugby Assist Bok Women Players
SARU confirms Covid-19 financial relief for selected unemployed Springbok Women’s 15s players as extended lockdown puts pressure on athletes across the country.
Celestine Karoney: From Kenya TV to BBC Africa
Kenya’s Celestine Karoney is approaching fifteen years in sports media. She talks to Kass Naidoo about her journey from sports intern on Kenya Television to sports reporter on BBC Africa.
Cindy Poluta Building New Business During Lockdown
Seasoned sports broadcaster and former gsport Woman in Radio, Cindy Poluta, is working from home for Radio 702 during the lockdown and is also focussed on growing her new business, launched shortly before the 21-Day Lockdown.