Flying the SA Olympic Flag
The South African team to the Beijing Olympics gather for a photo prior to their send-off banquet. My name is Nazli Thomas and I’m a freelance journalist, but work for the The Star newspaper on a full time basis. I’ll be covering the Olympic Games for gsport…for Girls! and I’m looking forward to bringing you […]
April Woman in Media: Dikeledi Makhongoana
Just listening to Dikeledi Makhongoana’s story, it feels like she is destined to be involved in the world of sport. This Northriding resident, originally from Kroonstad in the Free State, was an armchair sports fan from an early age, spending hours in front of the TV with her grandmother.
March 2008 Woman: Beaulah Schoeman
Beaulah Schoeman is the only woman in the world to head up a National Motorsport Federation. Here she is seen with the FIM Management Council at the 2004 FIM Congress in Paris. Beaulah Schoeman was passionate about Law until ill health got in the way of her dreams and she had to change her […]
Louise Chases Natalie in Open Water
South African swimming sensation Natalie du Toit on her way to another comfortable win, but 17-year old challenger Louise Smythe is not content to remain a runner-up for long. Picture courtesy Forever Marketing The inaugural Telkom SA National Open Water Championships was held at the picturesque Mofam River Lodge near Elgin in the Western Cape […]
School Sports Focus: Reddam House
Constantia’s Reddam House enjoys seeing as many students as possible involved in healthy activities in a happy sociable environment. Cape Town’s Reddam House College (Constantia Campus) has a reputation for producing top sportswomen like the sensational Natalie Du Toit, star water polo players like Sarah Harris, and national women’s cricketer Olivia Anderson. And […]
First Open Water Marathon Beckons
The inaugural Telkom SA National Open Water Championships is set to take place at the picturesque Mofam River Lodge near Elgin in the Western Cape this weekend, in a programme featuring 10km, 5km and 3km events.
Kass talks gsport on CNBC Africa
gsport’s Editor Kass Naidoo (left) is interviewed by Leigh Roberts and Peter Ndoro on the CNBC Africa Business AM programme, about the state of women’s sport in SA, and the business opportunities available. gsport Editor Kass Naidoo was a guest on CNBC Africa’s Business AM show on Monday morning, to discuss the business of women’s […]
Natalie Just Too Good
South Africa’s premier open water swimming series, The Swim Challenge Series 2007 – 2008 came to a climax at the Hazelmere Dam near Durban on Sunday, as participants and spectators relaxed in near-perfect conditions, while the performances in the water were of an excellent standard.
Kass Blog
gsport Editor Kass Naidoo pictured with the National Women’s Cricket team, after visiting the team at the High Performance Centre in Pretoria to share tips on how to deal with the media. 2008 is finally upon us… Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! My hope is that this New Year brings you […]
Ashanti to host Swim Challenge
Nestled in the foothills of the Paarl Valley, the picturesque Ashanti Estate will become a hive of activity this weekend as South Africa’s premier open water series, The Swim Challenge Series gets underway on Sunday.
Natalie Joins Suzaan in Medals
Pretoria-based Suzaan van Biljon was the talk of the SA swimming contingent in action in Italy, as she claimed gold in the 200 metres breaststroke, at the Grand Prix meeting held in Viareggio on Thursday.
Deshun’s Table Mountain Trek
Legendary South African mountaineer and Laureus Friend and Ambassador, Deshun Deysel, pictured on one of her many exciting climbs. Legendary South African mountaineer and Laureus Friend and Ambassador, Deshun Deysel, will be conducting a hike from Platteklip Gorge Trail to Table Mountain on October 28th with 20 youths from projects supported by the Laureus Sport […]