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.
Pushing for Professionalisation and Equity in South African Women’s Sport
Women in sport give just as much, train just as hard, and compete at the highest level. This #IWD2025, we call on federations, sponsors, and broadcasters to #AccelerateAction. Professionalism, investment and visibility aren’t privileges, they’re necessities.
Celebrating Firdose Moonda’s Career at Cricinfo
Firdose Moonda has worked her way up to becoming one of the most recognised cricket writers not just in South Africa but in the world. The scribe is celebrating 15 years with ESPN Cricinfo and shared some of her precious time with gsport speak about her journey.
USA’s Tara Ann VanDerveer is Most Successful Head Coach in Basketball
Tara Ann VanDerveer has written her name into American College Basketball history, when she became the most successful head coach women’s or men when she surpassed Mike Krzyzewski record with 1203 wins, after the Stanford Cardinal defeated Oregon State Beavers on Sunday 21 January, at the Maples Pavilion in California
Siya Nkosana On a Mission to Develop Eastern Province Cricketers
In our #BestMan feature, Eastern Province women’s cricket coach, Siya Nkosana, expresses his determination to develop cricketers from disadvantage areas with the province and keep the youth off the street.
Melissa Diawakana Launches Basketball Player Development Program
French professional basketballer Melissa Diawakana has launched an exciting player development program to support the next generation of basketball stars.
Evelyn Watta Mentors Future Sports Journalists
Award-winning Kenyan sports journalist, Evelyn Watta, is using her role as Vice President of AIPS to mentor future journalists through the Youth Reporters Programme. She chats about her inspiring journey and aspirations.
Anneke Lourens Leading eSports in South Africa
Encouraging young girls to get involved, Mind Sports SA’s Clash Royale national champ Anneke Lourens chats about gaming, and the opportunities available for women in the sport
Young Women Sports Stars Step Up On Youth Day
Young women sport stars use their voices to encourage South Africa’s youth to make their dreams a reality as the country celebrates Youth Day.
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.
Border’s Taai Calls it A Day on her Provincial Career
Border cricketer Angelique Taai has retired from her professional playing career after 18 years of service to the game, as she shifts her focus to mentoring the youth and senior team as coach
2007 April Woman: Thabiso Sikwane
It’s hard to figure out how Thabiso Sikwane gets everything done, and still manage to be a devoted wife and a loving mom. Her latest challenge shows that this career woman is prepared to follow her dreams and at the same time, is hungry for adventure. The host of SAfm’s Afternoon Talk is planning to […]