“We are a Sure Investment” – #IWD2025 SA Sportswomen Empower One Another

The world celebrated International Women’s Day on Saturday, and South African sports women put their best foot forward as they look to empower their fellow female counterparts.
Para-Athlete Refiloe Sishange Aims to Represent South Africa on the World Stage

After going to hospital due to shortness of breath shortly after birth, the Sishange family never imagined that baby Refiloe would lose her ability to walk in the process. Fast forward to 2023, this brave young woman is a para-athlete representing the Ekurhuleni Region.
Christine Mboma Crowned BBC African Sports Personality of the Year

Namibian sprinter, Christine Mboma, is the first woman winner in the BBC African Sports Personality of the Year awards category after claiming the prestigious title for 2021.
#SaturdaySmile #gsportAfrica
Deejay Manaleng Calls for Greater Visibility and Equal Access

Champion para athlete, Deejay Manaleng, calls for financial assistance and increased media coverage as the world marks International Day of Persons with Disability. #IDPWD2021
Power of Recognition: Maria Combrink

Champion para-athlete, Maria Combrink, hopes to use her platform to help grow para-sport globally, with a keen focus on female athletes.
Deejay Manaleng Secures Academic Qualification

2018 gsport Ministerial Recognition of Excellence winner, Deejay Manaleng celebrates latest academic achievement after going back to school for the first time in ten years. #SheOwnsHerSuccess #gsport16
Louzanne Coetzee Ready to Serve for the SASAPD

South African Paralympian, Louzanne Coetzee, feels privileged and is looking forward to serve as para-athletes’ representative for the SASAPD. She will represent her peers on the National Executive Committee on a four-year term #SaturdaySmile
Simoné Kruger Smashes Her Own F38 Discus World Record

Para-athlete Simoné Kruger beat her own previous F38 discus World Record by almost 2 metres at the AGN League Meet at Tuks on Saturday. #GoGirls
Maria Combrink Set Sight on Building on World Record Success

Champion para-athlete, Maria Combrink, set a new World Record in the Women’s F64 Shot-Put event at the recently concluded Toyota SASAPD Championships and is looking forward to building on her success. #GoGirls #ParaSport
Charné Felix Prepares for SASAPD Championships

With the first steps to Tokyo within reach at the SASAPD Championships starting Saturday, T44 sprint and long-jump competitor Charné Felix talks to Babsie Kutwana about her Paralympic ambitions, and the challenges of being a para-athlete.
Women Speak Out to Break Barriers in Sports in SA

Gauteng MEC, Mbali Hlophe, together with guest speaks in the sporting industry believe that more women who join forces can uplift females across various sporting codes as mentioned at the 2019 Gauteng Women in Sport Dialogue on Saturday
‘Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ Imbokodo’ – Happy Women’s Day

In celebration of Women’s Day, pioneers in South African sport have shared their messages of encouragement and support to all women in Mzansi on this special day