Hockey Star Phumelela Mbande Embraces Motherhood
Former SA Women’s Hockey goalkeeper, Phumelela Hlophe, recently added ‘Mom’ to her bio. As she embraces her new role, Hlophe discusses how professionalising women’s sport would be a game-changer for mom elite athletes
Phumelela Mbande Headlines M&G 200 Young South Africans List
2021 Ministerial Award recipient and South African women’s hockey goalkeeper Phumelela Mbande receives recognition for her outstanding achievements both on and off the field as she features on the M&G 200 Young South Africans list.
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Hockey SA Announces Squad for African Cup of Nations in January
Hockey SA has announced its 18-member squad for the upcoming African Hockey Cup of Nations in Accra, Ghana, from 17-23 January 2022, where the winner will qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup in Spain and Netherlands, in July 2022
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#gsport16 Winners Headline August Newsmakers List
Recipients of the Momentum gsport Awards dominate the #GAL20201 August Newsmakers List, which is packed with history makers, record breakers and gold medallists. #GoGirls
Unstoppable Montjane Dominates Momentum gsport Awards
History maker and record breaker, Kgothatso Montjane has become the most celebrated athlete on the Momentum gsport Awards stage following her double victory at the 16th edition of Africa’s leading women’s sport awards, which unveiled its Class of 2021 on Tuesday #gsport16 #SheOwnsHerSuccess
The Women Behind Team SA’s Tokyo 2020 Success
Behind the scenes proceedings ticked over like clockwork for Team SA as Chef de Mission, Patience Shikwambana, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Phatho Zondi and Head of Media, Bronwyn Roets assembled a successful campaign #SaturdaySmile
Team SA Look Forward to Olympics Opening Ceremony
The Tokyo Summer Olympics will officially begin today, Friday, 23 July 2021, as South Africa will join more than 11 000 athletes from across the globe at the prestigious opening event at the Olympic Stadium #gsportGlobal #Tokyo2020
Phumelela Mbande to Carry SA Flag at Opening Olympics Ceremony
Women’s hockey goalkeeper, Phumelela Mbande, will carry South Africa’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games on Friday #gsportGlobal #Tokyo2020
SA Women’s Hockey Team Prepare for Olympics Participation
The South African Women’s Hockey team that has been selected to represent the country at the Tokyo Olympic Games are well underway with their preparations ahead of the global event. #GoGirls
Moolman-Pasio, Mbande and Chelius Proud to Fly the Flag in Tokyo
South Africa’s Olympic-bound athletes, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Phumelela Mbande and Emma Chelius share their excitement on their selection to Team South Africa to represent the country at the Tokyo Games this July
SASCOC Announces 27 Women in First Batch of Athletes for Tokyo
SASCOC announces its initial Team SA squad including 27 women athletes who have earned call-up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games starting end July in Japan
How Hockey Shapes Phumelela Mbande’s Life
Phumelela Mbande has a winning attitude which has seen her rise up in South African hockey and also forge a career as a chartered accountant. In this heart to heart chat with gsport Editor, Kass Naidoo, Mbande reveals the joy hockey brings her and her goal to inspire a new generation of hockey stars. #BigInterview