Ester Baatjies Bet on Herself and Found the Room

Radio presenter and sports writer Ester Baatjies of Bloemfontein was a finalist in the Woman in Radio category at the 21st gsport Awards, having nominated herself in what she had decided would be her final year in broadcasting. A decade into a career built without institutional backing, she used the finalist platform to press for mic time, bylines and paid opportunity for women in South African sports media, at the 2026 gsport Awards, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on 8 August 2026. All Photos: Supplied

In a holding room with Penny Heyns, Dr Debbie Alexander and Odessa Swarts at the 21st gsport Awards, Bloemfontein broadcaster and Woman in Radio Finalist Ester Baatjies says she felt like a child in a candy store.

Running Icon Elana Meyer a Laureus Ambassador

SA sporting legends Natalie du Toit and Desiree Ellis welcome SA running icon Elana Meyer as a new Laureus Ambassador for helping disadvantaged young people all over South Africa

Is Kass Your Favourite Celeb?

  gsport Editor Kass Naidoo has been nominated in the Most Popular Female Celeb category for the third annual YOU Spectacular, billed by You Magazine as “A night of shimmering stars and awesome entertainment.”  

2007 June Woman: Thami Ngubeni

“Thami is spiritual and spirited, and known for her integrity and inner strength. I am sure she will contribute greatly to the magazine and we are confident that it will go from strength to strength under her leadership.” These were the words of Jane Raphaely, chairman of Associated Magazines, as she announced that truly gifted […]

Simon in Mandela 4-Ball Win

South Africa’s Amateur champion golfing sensation, teenager Ashleigh Simon has been lauded by her partners, after she carded a final round 6-under par, to take Team Lyons to victory in the fourball alliance section of the seventh edition of the Nelson Mandela Invitational on Sunday.

Radebe, van Dyk Join Laureus

Johannesburg, November 6, 2006 – South African sports legends Lucas Radebe and Ernst van Dyk have been unveiled as the newest members of the Laureus Friends & Ambassadors programme.  

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