Focus on Generation Equality

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture are in the process of finalising the Women and Sport Policy with the objective of eradicating all forms of discrimination against women in the sporting landscape.

Robyn Searle Joins Northerns Women

South African cricketer, Robyn Searle, is looking forward to the 2020/21 season after signing a contract with the Northerns Women’s Cricket team. Photo: Robyn Searle Instagram

South African cricketer, Robyn Searle, is looking forward to the 2020/21 season after signing a contract with the Northerns Women’s Cricket team.

Makgosi Peloakgosi Wants to Put SA Squash on the Map

Makgosi Peloakgosi has a forensic sciences degree and is vocal about the importance of education. For now, her focus is on putting South African squash on the map. This rising professional squash star chats to Celine Abrahams about drawing inspiration from black women in sport.

Mathatho Manaka Wants to Deliver Change in Africa

International Olympic Committee Young Leader, Mathatho Manaka’s role to promote social development through sport in the country and communities has enabled her to touch the lives of many young athletes. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her passion for sport, pursuing her Master’s Degree and greatest ambition.

Golf Given Green Light to Tee Off

South Africa's golfers will be able to return to their favourite fairways and greens after it was announced on Friday, 12 June 2020, that golf is open for all. Photo: GolfRSA

Golf South Africa welcomes efforts by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture that have allowed for the safe return of the sport under Level 3 lockdown.

31 Days of Women’s Sport Stories

We challenged ourselves to keep telling one powerful story a day during the lockdown to play our part in shaping the narrative of women’s sport. We ended up telling 32 stories, and we are excited to salute them as we reflect on an inspiring month of storytelling on gsport!

Michaela Whitebooi Puts Judo on the Map

Michaela Whitebooi learned the costs of high goals when she left home at 14 years to follow her dream of establishing a sporting career for herself, and today the confident financial services graduate is reaping the fruits of her hard-earned investments. Photo: Supplied

Michaela Whitebooi has broken boundaries in judo and plans to go even further than her double African success in 2019, as she tells Celine Abrahams about her dream to participate in the Olympics.

Springboks Made to Wait to Defend Africa Title

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux and Springbok Women's coach Stanley Raubenheimer agreed on Tuesday, 2 June 2020, that the cancellation of the 2020 edition of the Rugby Africa Women's Cup was the best decision for all involved due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Springbok Women (Twitter)

The players have continued to put in the hard yards in terms of their training during lockdown, and I commend them for that.” – SA Rugby CEO, Jurie Roux, following news that the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup won’t go ahead due to Covid-19.

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