Sizzling Newsmakers List Ahead of #GAL2020 Event
BREAKING!!! Women in sport continue to push the boundaries as we reveal the final list of newsmakers ahead of the gsport Annual List event this month. #GoGirls
Aimee Barrett-Theron Breaks New Ground
South African rugby referee Aimee Barrett-Theron becomes the first woman to officiate a men’s Super Rugby match, on Saturday, 21 November 2020.
‘Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ Imbokodo’ – Happy Women’s Day
In celebration of Women’s Day, pioneers in South African sport have shared their messages of encouragement and support to all women in Mzansi on this special day
Mel Awu – My Story on What it Takes to Succeed
Mel Awu was determined for a career in sport, and when financial difficulty prevented top-level participation as an athlete, she decided no tough would be tough enough to keep her out. Read this empowering story of another winning SA woman in sport.
A few familiar faces at the Women’s World Cup
Illustrious SA referee Aimee Barrett-Theron – the only South African referee on the panel of 14 – keeps breaking new ground after becoming the first female to take charge of a men’s match in a domestic competition.
Jordaan to Officiate at Rugby World Cup
Top referee, Marlize Jordaan, has been appointed to an eight-member IRB panel to officiate at the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup in France in August.
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.
Referee Robs Banyana
Banyana Banyana face an uphill battle to qualify for next year’s Olympics after losing 1-nil to Ghana in a third round Olympic qualifier at the Caledonian Stadium in Pretoria yesterday.
Bentel in World Cup Debut
South African rugby referee, Jenny Bentel, will make history later tonight, as the first South African woman to officiate at a women’s rugby world cup match.