Untapped Potential: Why Sponsoring Women’s Sport in South Africa is Good for Business

There are the sponsors who have loyally stood by women’s sport for decades, dedicated to the changes they empower, and then there are a new breed eager to gain from compelling offers coming online as the market gets a big boost in South Africa.
Ambani Raphadana Eyes a Future as a Banyana Banyana Midfield Sensation

In just one year, Ambani Raphadana has played for both the U15s and U17s in the CAF School Championships and the COSAFA U17 Women’s Champs, and this football prodigy in the making has her heart set on a future as a Banyana Banyana star.
Ixias FC and Kovsies FC to Represent Free State in Sasol Women’s League Provincial Playoffs

It’s de ja vu for Ixias FC and Kovsies FC who return as the Free State’s representatives in the Sasol Women’s League Provincial Playoffs, but its all to play for in Northern Cape’s Stream B as Royal Wizards and Diamond Ladies FC battle it out for top spot
Top Teams in Sasol Women’s League Aren’t Resting on Their Laurels

Ezemvelo FC might have booked their place in the Sasol League’s KZN Provincial playoff but they show no signs of slowing down, while the Eastern Cape’s Sophakama Ladies and Executive Ladies have followed suit
KZN’s Ezemvelo WFC and Eastern Cape’s Sophakama Ladies Book Their Sasol League Provincial Playoff Berths

Eastern Cape Stream A’s Sophakama Ladies thrashed Golden Stars Ladies13-nil to book their place in the Sasol League provincial playoffs in style, while KZN B-Stream’s Ezemvelo WFC sealed their berth with a 7-0 win over Westville United
Mito Ladies and FC Raycon Book Provincial Playoff Berths after Topping Sasol League Gauteng Streams

Mito Ladies and FC Raycon have booked their places in the provincial playoffs after topping the Gauteng streams, and Executive Ladies continue their unbeaten run in the Eastern Cape stream with Sophakama Ladies having lost only one match
Kovsies FC and Bodulong the Sasol Women’s League Weekend’s Big Winners

Kovsies are flying high after they secured a big win against Central University in the Sasol Women’s League over the weekend. Bodulong United FC of the Northern Cape were also in fine form sealing a 16-0 win against Sesheng United.
Log leaders Sitting Pretty in Sasol Women’s League

Ixias FC were the past weekend’s Sasol Women’s League big winners, their 11-nil win over Napoli Ladies FC seeing the Free State side increase their lead over second-placed Metsimaholo Ladies FC
Newcastle Chess FC Unstoppable as Provincial Logs Start Taking Shape in 2024 Sasol League

There was some movement on the various logs after this weekend’s results in the Sasol’s Women’s League. Newcastle Chess FC kept banging in the goals with several teams making some moves
Kovsies FC Banging in the Goals as Stellenbosch University make Solid Start in Debut Sasol League Season

After a humdinger of a start to the Sasol Women’s League and with teams jostling for the places at the top of the respective logs, gsport takes a look at who is making news across the nation’s provincial streams
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
Tshepang Khumalo Hopeful for Increased Women’s Football Support

Royal Queens FC club owner and football player, Tshepang Khumalo, believes more support in the development of the women’s game will amplify the future of the sport for rising stars. She chats to Tlamelo Kganakga about her football ambitions.
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