SAFA Looking Forward to Bumper 2021
SAFA is looking forward to a bumper 2021 with the SAFA National Women’s League increased to 14 teams, and the commencement of the CAF Women’s Champions League and the FIFA World Club Cup competitions.
Increased Calls for Professional Banyana Banyana Contracts
Leading women in football including Refiloe Jane, Leandra Smeda and Simphiwe Dludlu, use their voices to call for equality in football.
IGF Board Elects Annika Sörenstam as New President
The International Golf Federation Board elects 10-time Major champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, Annika Sörenstam, as IGF President.
South Africa on Target for Netball World Cup 2023
Netball World Cup 2023 Project Manager, Rabi Mpete, assures the public that South Africa is on course in its preparations ahead of the global event that will be held in Cape Town.
Ellis and Jordaan Honour Makhosi Luthuli’s Legacy
Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis and SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan honour former national senior women’s team player, Makhosi Luthuli’s legacy, after the legendary footballer passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Chikwanah’s Desire to Lead Women Cricketers to Stardom
Old Edwardians captain of the club’s first women’s team, Florence Chikwanah, plans to use her leadership skills to guide young cricketers to stardom. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her passion for sport and the state of women’s cricket in the country.
Coach Desiree Ellis Announces Provisional Squad for the 2020 COSAFA Women’s Cup
Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis, announces a provisional 27-woman squad for the COSAFA Cup selection camp as the Senior Women’s Football team prepares to return to action.
Women’s Football Back in Africa As COSAFA Takes Centre Stage
The 2020 COSAFA Women’s Championship is set to be the first women’s internationals staged on the African continent since Covid-19 wreaked havoc.
Kholosa Biyana Targets Spanish Football Success
South African footballer, Kholosa Biyana, believes playing at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup opened doors for many Banyana Banyana players to play abroad. She joins Real Sporting on a one-year deal.
Lenize Potgieter Continues to Shine in Front of Goal
South African international Goal Shooter, Lenize Potgieter, is on course to becoming one the best shooters in the world, scoring her 500th Suncorp Super Netball League goal just recently.
Sports Ministry Allows Cyclists Abroad to Participate at UCI World Champs
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has granted permission to South African cyclists living abroad to participate at the UCI World Championships in Imola, Italy. Photo: Cycling SA
Momentum Proteas Unable to Travel for England Women Tour
Cricket South Africa decline the invitation for the Momentum Proteas to tour the UK in September due to the current international travel restrictions in place for South African national teams.