Banyana Banyana Make History as First African Team to Beat Japan
Banyana Banyana have written their names into the history books as the first African team to beat Japan, with Linda Motlhalo’s header earning a 1-0 win in Osaka, captain Refiloe Jane marking her 150th cap and Kaylin Swart keeping a clean sheet.
Banyana Banyana Suffer 5-0 Friendly Loss to Japan in WAFCON Build-Up
Banyana Banyana fell 5-0 to a clinical Nadeshiko Japan in Osaka in the opening friendly to sharpen up for their WAFCON title defence
Bantwana Seal Place in Final Round of 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
South Africa’s Bantwana are one tie away from the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after edging past Tanzania 2-0 on aggregate, with a goalless draw at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday securing a final round meeting with Kenya in July.
New Chapter as the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League Festival Format set to Kick Off in Soweto
Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies among sides set to open their title challenge as the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League launches its inaugural festival format at the University of Johannesburg Soweto Campus on Friday.
SAFA and Hollywoodbets Unveil Bold New Era for Women’s Football in South Africa
A bold new era unfolds for South African women’s football as SAFA, Hollywoodbets and SABC unveil a refreshed Hollywoodbets Super League format with two streams of eight teams, ushering in a stronger, more sustainable professional game out later in 2026.
Landmark Standard Bank Partnership Set to Drive Growth for South African Football from 2026
Standard Bank has announced a landmark sponsorship of Banyana Banyana and grassroots teams from 2026, driving national growth and supporting the 2022 WAFCON champions as they prepare for the next continental showpiece.
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