Freedom Allows Women in the Sports Industry to Thrive

Freedom Day signifies many things to different people. Former pro surfer Tasha Mentasti, now a World Surfing regional administrator, expresses gratitude: “I am grateful for the massive strides taken by government and national federations to ensure better opportunities for women participating in all forms of sport in South Africa.” All Photos: Supplied

Women in the sports industry are thriving and enjoying freedoms that were once out of reach for most, and as South Africa celebrates over three decades of democracy, women are marking this Freedom Day with gratitude.

Breaking Through the Leadership Glass Ceiling as Women in Sport

SABC Sport Editor-in-Chief Lerato Tsolo is changing the game one story, leading a team of journalists at the Public Broadcaster to ensure that women receive adequate coverage. Tsolo advises that in order to occupy these the leadership chair, the journey starts with you! Photo: Supplied

A new year provides us the opportunity to dream, make goals, inspire and be inspired. In recent years there’s been a much welcomed shift where women are taking leadership positions in a world once completely dominated by men.  Internationally, notable milestones include Helena Costa, who became the first woman to manage a professional men’s football team […]

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