Jana Swart: ’Don’t Be Afraid to Express Yourself’

It was a moment during the 2010 Soccer World Cup that Jana Swart realised she wanted to have a career in sport and this happened as a young girl. She has since made her way up the ranks and now occupies the post of Premier Soccer League (PSL) Media Officer for Stellenbosch FC. Swart revealed that she didn’t also envision herself in the media sphere but is glad where her path has taken her. All Photos: Supplied

Inspired by Banyana Banyana’s Linda Motlhalo and SuperSport presenter Motshidisi Mohono, Stellenbosch FC Media Officer, Jana Swart, is thriving in a male-dominated arena, and encourages women in media to express themselves bravely

Saluting Akhona Makalima’s CAF Appointment

South African’s Akhona Makalima is the only female referee appointed on the continent to officiate at the upcoming CAF 2021 U20 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations in Mauritania. Photo: Usher Komugisha (Twitter)

Social media celebrates South Africa’s “SheRef”, Akhona Makalima’s CAF appointment. Makalima is the only female selected to officiate at the upcoming 2021 U20 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations in Mauritania.

Emma Hendricks Lauds de Koker Elevation

SAFA’s Chairperson of Women’s Football, Emma Hendricks, lauds the appointment of Elizabeth de Koker as a new member of the National Executive Committee. Hendricks also thanks SAFA for spearheading the advancement of women in football.

Makalima to Officiate High-Profile Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifier

South African football referee, Akhona Makalima, has made another stride in her officiating career as she has been announced as the lady in the middle for the high-profile Tokyo 2020 Women’s Olympic qualifier match between Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire in November

I Have a Dream For Women in Sport

gsport member Sinethemba has a dream: That women athletes will one day receive the same support, recognition and wages as our men counterparts – She knows it will be a long time coming, but believes we can all play a part to make it happen!

SAFA Project Equity Pays Manca Dividends

Project Equity pays dividends after SAFA President Kirsten Nematandani congratulates Baaitse Manca for making history as the first woman referee of the Nedbank Cup final.

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