How Our Next Generation of Sportswomen Intend to Boss the 2026 Academic Year
Shreeya Mahadeo, Irene Banda, and Hadiya Carrim are applying the same rigour to their 2026 studies as they do to their sports, proving that methodical preparation and visualisation are keys to balancing elite performance with academic success
Rising Stars Karabo More and Rethabile Molefe Soak up gsport Award Wins
Karabo More and Rethabile Molefe are next generation of sportswomen, and the pair were celebrated for their success at the 2025 gsport Awards, where More won the Emerging Athlete of the Year, and Molefe walked away with the School Sports Star Award.
#IRecogniseHer Begins Here
On Youth Day 2025, gsport reflects on a powerful school visit that uncovered new stories and inspired a new generation. IRecogniseHer
‘Tennis is More than a Sport to Me’ — 14 Year Old Prodigy Lyndsey Phillips
14-year old ITF Junior Tour competitor Lyndsey Phillips already has more than 20 Tennis SA tournament titles to her name, and the young prodigy is focussed on pursuing her dreams of becoming a tennis great as she forges her path in the sport.
Top Scholar Athletes Ready Ahead of #BackToSchool2025
South Africa’s young sports women are gearing up for another school year as they balance their academic exploits as well as their sporting careers in 2025. gsport spoke to Jemma Botha, Kat Malebana and Jess Candler as they gear up for the year ahead.
Glenrose Xaba Wins the Gqeberha Spar Women’s 10km Challenge as She Eyes a Second Spar Grand Prix Title
Glenrose Xaba took another step towards a second Spar Grand Prix title when she won the Gqeberha Spar Women’s 10km Challenge just outside of her own national record in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on Saturday, 21 September, 2024
Awande Malinga: “I Feel Absolutely Amazing That I’ve Won the Last Title of My Junior Career”
2020 Momentum gsport Awards Public Choice winner Awande Malinga, together with her school, clinch the 2023 SA Nationals Top Schools Squash Championship in her final year.
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Zalika Methula Gears Up to Represent SA at World Aquatics Championships
Young South African diver Zalika Methula is gearing up to represent South Africa at the 20th World Aquatics Championships in July. She chats about juggling Grade 11 exams and preparing for another big tournament.
#GoGirls #YouthMonth
Aschin Klein Paves the Way for Future Rugby Stars
South-Western Districts’ Women’s Rugby Head Coach, Aschin Klein, is using his vast experience to develop future national women rugby stars, and chats about his coaching journey and personal development plan to impact athletes.
Malikah Hamza’s Double Sporting Prowess
Prolific youth hockey goalscorer, Malikah Hamza, is preparing to earn a spot in the u21 Hockey World Cup squad, while also making a name for herself in provincial cricket. She chats about her love for the two sport codes and aspirations.
Hale Bookholane Calls for Drastic Changes in SA Basketball
Member of FIXSABasketball Movement Youth Brigade, Hale Bookholane, is fighting for drastic changes to uplift the sport in the country. She blogs about current administration and lists ways to improve the state of Basketball
Yolanda Duma Aspires to Be World’s Best
South African golfer, Yolanda Duma, is aiming to walk in the footsteps of world number one ranked woman golfer, Inbee Park, and become the best. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her journey and her plans to own a golf academy.