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.
New SAFA Acting Head of Women’s Football Dawn Lubisi Looks to Build Sustainable Growth

Dawn Lubisi is hoping to make some meaningful change as she was appointed as the Acting Head of Women’s Football at the South African Football Union. She takes up the leadership position at the association as continues to be part of the Referees Department.
Maude Khumalo is Building Future Citizens

Maude Khumalo has risen up to become a respected leader in women’s football, and the visionary coach is determined to use her holistic leadership approach to inspire players to reach their full potential
Deals Rooms: CSA and SAFA Sign Contracts to Benefit Women’s Teams

Women’s football in South Africa received a big boost as Volkswagen Group Africa partnered with SAFA to sponsor vehicles for all the girls’- and women’s national teams, while CSA unveiled clinching their new partnership with FlySafair a few days later
Brenda Mafunisa Lands Historic SAFA Leadership Position in Northern Cape

The #PowerOfRecognition: 2023 gsport Special Recognition Award recipient, Brenda Mafunisa, secures historic SAFA leadership appointment in the Northern Cape. #SheOwnsHerSuccess #WCW
Banyana Ramp up Preps, Super Falcons Squad Announced and Paris 2024 Olympic Draw Unveiled

Minor changes to Banyana Banyana preliminary squad as Nigeria calls up star-studded squad of 22 players for the crunch Qualifier first leg in Abuja on 5 April, Also: Paris 2024 fixtures revealed, Loftus tickets go on sale for return leg
Desiree Ellis Names Banyana Banyana Preliminary Squad for Olympic Qualifier vs Nigeria

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has announced a preliminary 30-member squad for the highly anticipated Fourth Round CAF Women’s Olympic qualifier against Nigeria on Thursday
Hollywoodbets Super League 2024 Season Kicks Off with Exciting Matches

SAFA and tournament naming rights sponsor Hollywoodbets announced the resumption of domestic women’s football with the sixth edition of the Hollywoodbets Super League 2024 season, which gets underway this weekend
South African Ambassador in Spain Visits SA Youth Academy Players in Madrid

The SA Ambassador in Spain, Ms. Sankie Mthembi-Mahanyele, recently paid a special visit 15 year-old Nobahle ‘Mabhodwe’ Mdelwa (Dlala Ntombazane FC) and 17 year-old Sinazo Ntshota (City Lads) at the renowned LALIGA Academy in Madrid
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and SAFA Women’s League Retain Top Rankings

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Football Club has laid the foundation as one of the most formidable females clubs on the African Continent, after being named the IFFHS Best Women’s Club in Africa of the Year, for the second consecutive year
Badgers Academy Seeking ‘Value-Aligned Sponsors’ to Take Project to the Next Level

Sports teams struggle to exist without the financial investment of a sponsor, and Cape Town-based football and safe lifestyle NPO Badgers Academy’s Founding Director Romaney Pinnock is looking to sign up value-aligned financial partners
Jessica Motaung Elected to Another High-Ranking CAF Role

Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung has been elected as the First Deputy Chairperson of the African Clubs Association. Motaung has cemented her place as a key player in football administration on the continent.