Ester Baatjies Bet on Herself and Found the Room
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.
From the Pool to the Microphone, Olwethu Zondo Finds Her Calling
Olwethu-Andiswa Zondo turned a lost playing career into a voice behind the microphone, and today she presents, commentates and champions young South African sport, proving that women belong in every corner of the broadcast booth.
Content Creator Thando Dlamini Wants to Make Women’s Cricket Cool Again
Thando Dlamini is bringing a new spotlight to bear on the appeal of women’s cricket, the content creator having gained a loyal following on social media for her work portraying women’s cricket and cricketers playing the game
The Stars are Aligned
From applying to work on the #gsport20 campaign to being front and centre at the Springbok Women’s Rugby World Cup send-off, Content Creator Karabelo Duiker is truly living her best life.
Springbok Women Call on South Africans to be Their #PlusOne
The Springbok Women are ready to fly the Rainbow Nation’s flag high at the Rugby World Cup 2025 in England — and every South African is invited to be their #PlusOne #SportsFriday #BokFriday #PlayYourPartSA
Tracy Makhanya is Championing KZN’s Sporting Stories on Community Airwaves
From Umlazi to the airwaves of Intokozo FM, Tracy Makhanya is using her voice to uplift women’s sport in KZN. Award-winning and community-driven, she’s changing the game one story at a time. Meet the trailblazer inspiring the next generation through sport and storytelling!
Rising Star: Karabo Ledwaba Sets the Stage for a New Era in Sports Broadcasting
Presenter on the SABC Sport show ‘GOATs Like Us’, Karabo Ledwaba, is making waves as a fresh face, bringing energy and talent to the game. Her goal is to be a pitch-side presenter and an anchor during derbies and finals.
Breaking Barriers: The Growing Presence of Women in South Africa’s Mainstream Sports Media
Women’s professional participation is on the increase in South African sports television and radio broadcasting by improving access, promoting diversity, investing in mentorship, but much work remains to be done
Rugby’s Layla Arrison Sees Women Sports Broadcasters Becoming the Norm
Having already made history after becoming SuperSport’s first female English-language rugby commentator, Layla Arrison is fast becoming a household name in sports broadcasting as she lays a trail for more women interested in joining the industry.
gsport Celebrates Five Years of Creating Employment
gsport Founder Kass Naidoo emphasises the importance of empowering youth and creating employment opportunities, as gsport celebrates five years of job creation through the Momentum gsport Awards campaign.
Formula 1 Expert Dr Natalie Le Clue – ‘Be Unreasonably Persistent’
With a decade into her print journalism experience with Sports24 and Wheels24, media studies specialist Dr Natalie Le Clue has established herself as the most formidable F1 columnist in South Africa
Jana Swart: ’Don’t Be Afraid to Express Yourself’
Inspired by Banyana Banyana’s Linda Motlhalo and SuperSport presenter Motshidisi Mohono, Stellenbosch FC Media Officer, Jana Swart, is thriving in a male-dominated arena, and encourages women in media to express themselves bravely