How Hazel Got Her Groove Back!
Eighties netball phenomenon, Hazel Gumede, has a beautiful spirit, and she lives her life with purpose. She has a deep passion for netball and works hard to promote her beloved sport, without the need for recognition or acknowledgement.
Honouring Elana Meyer
The gsport…for Girls! Initiative was delighted to honour one of South Africa’s greatest female distance runners, Elana Meyer, who was inducted into the gsport Hall of Fame at the start of Women’s Month. Elana was honoured for her contribution to sport and her achievements in distance running, in an extended career which saw her […]
gsport to Honour Top Women
Its the start of Women’s Month and its also gsport’s second birthday. We are celebrating in style this morning with the hosting of the 2nd Annual gsport Awards at Jacaranda Hill at the posh Westcliff Hotel where we announce gsport’s four Leading Ladies of the Year and unveil the Annual gsport Hall of Fame inductee.
Elana Meyer Inducted Into gsport Hall Of Fame
Sixteen years after winning the country’s first Olympic medal after South Africa’s readmission to international sport, Elana Meyer has been honoured for her contribution to sport and her achievements in distance running, in an extended career which saw her break a host of local and international records.
Penny Heyns Shares Olympic Tips
As July marks the final month of preparation for so many prior to the Olympic Games I thought it wise to highlight some truths that I found very helpful during my three Olympic experiences.
FNB Signs On to Girls Sport Festival
First National Bank (FNB) is to invest R100 000 in a three-year sponsorship of the National Girls’ Sport Festival, an event in which 20 of the country’s top girls’ schools pit their skills against each other in various sporting codes from the 1st to 3rd of May, the bank announced Friday.
Penny Heyns: Swim Your Own Race
Written by the legendary Penny Heyns for gsport back in 2008, the swim champion challenges you to ‘Swim your own Race’ to fulfil your true potential
April 2008 Woman of the Month: Blanche Moila
The first black South African woman to be awarded Springbok Colours in 1984, today Blanche Moila is the graceful epitome of success achieved in spite of the unbearable circumstances of our country’s past. Advocating for support and development of historically-disadvantaged young South Africans girls, Moila strives to make a difference every opportunity she has.
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 […]
The Penny Heyns Series: Doping and Sport Supplements
The values of good sportsmanship, honesty and fair play lie very close to my heart. My personal view as an athlete was that I had a responsibility toward myself, my Creator, and my peers and family, etc., to develop my talents to the maximum and in so doing, to always play the game honestly.
Penny Heyns: Uniquely You
We have all heard or been told at some point in our lives that we are unique and that there has never been anyone exactly like you in the existence of mankind, and therefore you must have a specific role to play in this world, a divine destiny so to speak. Perhaps you find it […]
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 […]