Pushing for Professionalisation and Equity in South African Women’s Sport
Women in sport give just as much, train just as hard, and compete at the highest level. This #IWD2025, we call on federations, sponsors, and broadcasters to #AccelerateAction. Professionalism, investment and visibility aren’t privileges, they’re necessities.
Glenrose Xaba Aiming to Thrive in 2025
#GRWM2025: Glenrose Xaba, the 2024 gsport Newsmaker of the Year, shares how she is preparing to keep up the momentum in 2025, and reflects on her biggest highlight of 2024. #WCW
Bronze Medal Victory for Sheryl James at Paralympics
South African para-athlete Sheryl James won bronze in the women’s 400m (T37) and completed a fifth place finish in the 100m (T37) on Thursday morning #ParalympicGames #ParaAthletics
Miné de Klerk Earns Record Breaking Performance at U20 World Champs
Miné de Klerk flew the South African flag high after concluding her U20 World Championships journey with a gold medal and a record-breaking performance in two disciplines #gsportGlobal
Geraldine Pillay-Viret’s Five Top Tips for Olympic Success
Former Ministerial Recognition of Excellence Awards recipient on the gsport stage, Geraldine Pillay-Viret, shares five top tips to encourage current Team South Africa athletes aiming for success at the Olympic Games in Tokyo #SheOwnsHerSuccess @Momentum_za
Gezelle Magerman Clocks New PB in Switzerland
2014 Youth Olympic gold medallist, Gezelle Magerman, clocked a new Personal Best at the 1 Meeting Citta’ Di Mendrisio in Switzerland on Saturday #GoGirls
Tanith Maxwell is Not Done Yet
A love of the open road has inspired SA icon Tanith Maxwell ever since trying out her first pair of runnings shoes at age eight, and with a 2018 Comrades Marathon fourth-place finish as testament, she is not done yet.
Grand Prix Promises Big Cash
For the past 10 years, the SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge has been one of the most significant events on the South African athletics calendar. Thousands of women from all walks of life take to the streets in the five Challenge races, which are held in Port Elizabeth, Durban, Pretoria, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Javelin Champs to Slug it Out
The Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics in Potchefstroom on Friday night promises to be full of jam-packed action, as Commonwealth Javelin Champion Anika Smit makes her long awaited return to competition after a long absence due to injury.