Mthethwa’s Hand in Making Pro Sports History
The South African women’s sports landscape is set to enter a new era with the launch of the Netball Professional League. In the lead up to this historic move, gsport speaks to Netball South Africa President Mimi Mthethwa, who is fast driving change in the country’s most popular women’s sports code.
SA Show Determination Against GB
The SA women’s hockey team recorded their best result in four unofficial tests as part of their pre-Olympic Games preparations, losing 3-2 to Great Britain after conceding a 6-0 loss to the world number-four Olympic hosts a day previously.
Holland Humble SA in Opening Friendly
It was a close encounter until Holland sank four goals in last 13mins to beat the SA Women’s Hockey team 5-0 in opening pre-Olympic friendly against the reigning Olympic champs
Top Teams for pre-Olympic Hockey Tour
Coach Bonnet looking to introduce new play patterns for the SA Women’s Hockey team, to counter pressure with pressure at all times in busy pre-Olympic schedule featuring 4 unofficial tests, 5 tests
Team Prepared for World Champs Holland Semi
Massive home support boosts talent-laden Investec South African women’s hockey team as they prepare to take on world no. 1 Holland in their London Cup semi-final on Saturday
Goal Machine Pietie In Doubt
Late last night there was uncertainty whether superstar striker Pietie Coetzee would be available for the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team’s crucial Olympic Qualifier match against India at 6 pm (2.30 pm SA time) Wednesday.
SA Thrash India in Olympic Qualifier
A superb Dirkie Chamberlain hat-trick and an impressive brace from fellow striker Sulette Damons was enough for the South Africans’ 5-2 win over India Wednesday, and ensured the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team are through to the final of the Olympic Qualifier Tournament in New Delhi, India on Saturday.