South African Teams Setting the Pace and Accelerating Action in Women’s Sport
To honour the #IWD2025 #AcceleratingAction theme with shining examples, we feature four teams leading the way in growing women’s sport in South Africa by making a mark through their commitment to advocacy, investment and development.
Breaking Barriers: The Growing Presence of Women in South Africa’s Mainstream Sports Media
Women’s professional participation is on the increase in South African sports television and radio broadcasting by improving access, promoting diversity, investing in mentorship, but much work remains to be done
Laura Wolvaardt’s Triple ICC Nomination
South Africa’s all-formats cricket captain Laura Wolvaardt has bagged three nominations for the 2024 ICC Awards after an unforgettable year of dominating across all formats and solidifying her place in the league of cricket greats
Prolific Glenrose Xaba Named 2024 gsport Newsmaker of the Year
Glenrose Xaba has been named the 2024 gsport Newsmaker of the Year, leading the gsport Annual List of Newsmakers #GAL2024, announced at the Southern Sun Hotel in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, on Monday, 2 December.
How to Get the Judges to See Your #gsport19 Nomination
Tips to make your #gsport19 nomination stand out! Ensure that every deserving nominee gets noticed by our judges. Read our guide for clear and detailed nominations.
#StandTall Shortlisted for WARC Awards
Telkom’s #StandTall campaign, an inspiring initiative aimed at promoting netball and empowering South African youth, has been shortlisted for the prestigious WARC Awards 2024. #gsportGlobal
Momentum gsport Award Winners Shine at Inaugural COSAFA Awards
Hats off to the four outstanding South African women instrumental in paving the way for football in Africa recognised at the inaugural COSAFA Awards, Andile Dlamini, Desiree Ellis, Fran Hilton-Smith and Janine van Wyk #GoGirls
Women in Sport Shine at 2024 SA Sport Awards
“My proudest moment was sailing over the finish line, waving the South African flag.” – Kirsten Neuschäfer after winning SA Sportswoman of the Year at SA Sport Awards. Also wins for Kgothatso Montjane, Blanche de la Guerre and Kass Naidoo
Faith Kipyegon Wins 2023 Women’s World Athlete of the Year Track Award
Faith Kipyegon has scooped World Athletics’ prestigious 2023 Women’s World Athlete of the Year – Track award in a record-breaking year, at World Athletics’ glittering awards ceremony in Monaco on Monday evening
Kirsten Neuschäfer is the 2023 Female World Sailor of the Year
South Africa’s Kirsten Neuschäfer has been named Female 2023 Rolex World Sailor of the Year after writing her name into the history books by becoming the first woman to finish first in the solo Golden Globe Race
Vuyokazi Nkanjeni Named Journalist of the Year at Eastern Cape Achiever Awards
Vuyokazi Nkanjeni, a sports writer for The Herald, won Journalist of the Year at the Eastern Cape Achiever Awards, recognised out for her versatility in covering various sports and for overcoming challenges as a female sports reporter.
Chanel Simmonds Honoured With BJK Cup Commitment Award
Former national tennis star Chanel Simmonds receives the BJK Cup Commitment Award from the International Tennis Federation. She is the first South African woman to receive this prestigious accolade! #GoGirls