Annelize Rostron: Leading the Way to the 2026 Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands
Olympic referee Annelize Rostron continues her historic career as she heads to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, proving that South African women can balance motherhood and professional excellence while serving the game at the highest level.
‘The Energy of a Live Stadium is Electric’ – Sports Content Creator Akhona Nongauza
Rising vlogger Akhona Nongauza, aka Sports_bunny15, is forging a path as a top sports content creator and radio host, aiming to elevate representation through isiXhosa commentary and inspire girls to follow their passion.
Erica Dibela: A Young Leader Shaping Tomorrow’s Netball Stars
From founding a netball club in Bloemfontein to coaching Pretoria’s top teams, Erica Dibela’s rise has been anything but conventional. Today, she is the coach of the Pretoria Kudus and a two-time USSA medalist as coach. At just 26, Dibela is proving that leadership in sport isn’t reserved for the sidelines it’s forged in the […]
Amanda Dlamini Hopes Historic Moment Opens Doors for Many More Women
Former Banyana Banyana captain and accomplished Supersport football expert Amanda Dlamini said that being the first-ever women to commentate at an African Cup of Nations was the biggest day of her life.
Akhona Makalima to Add Another Big Tournament to her CV
Trailblazing South African referee Akhona Makalima will be one of five female officials at the upcoming African Cup of Nations, set to take place in the Ivory Coast from 13 January – 11 February 2024
Rebecca Welch Continues to be a Trailblazer in English Football
History will be made as Rebecca Welch is set to become the first women’s referee in a Premier League match, when she takes charge of the whistle in the Fulham versus Burnley tie, to be played on 23 December 2023.
Springbok Women Geared for Italian Job
South Africa’s most-capped scrumhalf Tayla Kinsey all of a decade to get to 30 Test caps for the Springbok Women, and she is hugely impressed at the impact of the WXV Competition, which sees the Boks take on Italy in Athlone Stadium on Friday
Argentina Stages Comeback to Draw 2-2 Against South Africa
An impressive comeback from Argentina leads to a 2-all draw against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in their Group G #FIFAWWC encounter! Coming up next is England vs Denmark at 10h30 (CAT) and China vs Haiti at 13h00 (CAT).
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Meet Touch Rugby Referee Ndivhuwo Tshila
Touch Rugby Referee Ndivhuwo Tshila has been selected to represent South Africa at the European Championships in France from 8-12 August. She chats about her aspirations to make a mark on the global stage.
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Giana Viljoen to Make Carlton Cup History
SARU referee Giana Viljoen will make history in Groenkloof as the first woman referee to take charge of a World Sports Betting Carlton Cup encounter on Saturday.
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Akhona Makalima: “It’s Humbling to Be Recognised as a Match Official”
Two-time Momentum gsport Awards winner Akhona Makalima takes up a new partnership with Virgin Active as brand ambassador! We reflect on her conversation on the #PowerOfRecognition IG Live as she spoke on being celebrated.
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Wimbledon Moves Towards Greater Diversity as First Ever Woman to Referee is Announced
History beckons ahead of Wimbledon 2023 as former tennis player Denise Parnell is named as the first ever woman to referee at the All England Club. This appointment is a positive step towards equalising the gender landscape of the tournament.
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