Lusanda Dumke and Aimee Barrett-Theron Shine at SA Rugby Awards
Springbok Women’s Lusanda Dumke and international renowned referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, made headlines winning prestigious accolades at the SA Rugby Awards on Thursday.
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Salima Mukansanga Makes AFCON History
Rwandan football referee, Salima Mukansanga, made history becoming the first woman to officiate at an African Cup of Nations tournament as she took charge of the Guinea vs Malawi match.
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Cricket Umpire Kerrin Klaaste Aims for Global Success
SWD emerging cricket umpire, Kerrin Klaaste, is setting sight on umpiring at an ICC Cricket World Cup and dreams of joining the ICC Umpires Panel. She chats to Tlamelo Kganakga about becoming the first female umpire to officiate in a league final.
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SA Rugby Referees Punt Women’s Empowerment
Aimee Barrett-Theron remains the sole woman on SA Rugby’s National Panel of Referees, Ashleigh Murray-Pretorius retains her position on the Sevens Referees squad while the addition of Akhona Mncolomba, Zoe Naude, Yohane Halgryn and Tshepi Moropa bring the Women’s Panel to eleven match officials.
Akhona Makalima Urges Women Officials to Rise in Football
Eastern Cape-born referee, Akhona Makalima, urges up and coming women referees to work hard and be disciplined to succeed in football
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Dorothy Okatch Leading the Way in Basketball Refereeing
Dorothy Okatch has overcome many challenges to pursue her passion for basketball as she is currently Botswana’s first female FIBA licensed referee. She chats to Tatenda Gondo about her journey #gsportAfrica
Makalima Nominated as Refereeing Candidate for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Top South African referee, Akhona Makalima, has been nominated by world football governing body, FIFA, as a candidate for the next FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand in 2023. #GoGirls
Tshepi Moropa Fights Breast Cancer to Make a Return to Rugby
Rugby Referee, Tshepi Moropa, is back on the field after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She chats to Nonto Nothana about rising above her challenges #GoGirls
Ground-Breaking Moment as Sarah Thomas Officiates Super Bowl
Over a week ago, Sarah Thomas broke new ground when she became the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl match. Her historic feat has inspired young girls to follow in her footsteps.
Saluting Akhona Makalima’s CAF Appointment
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.
Women Officials Marching On
Women match officials made significant strides to break new ground in the past year, taking charge of top-class matches across the globe. Today, we look back at these incredible feats.
Women Officials Break Barriers Globally
Leading South African cricket umpire, Lauren Agenbag, is delighted regarding the rise of women officials across various sporting codes globally. She chats to gsport about women in sport breaking barriers and her journey.