Karabo Mokgalagadi Boosted by Momentum gsport Awards Success
At the 2019 Momentum gsport Awards, Karabo Mokgalagadi walked away with the Woman in Radio award, and has since seen her career take off. She tells Celine Abrahams about being promoted to Sports Editor at leading North West commercial radio station, YOU FM, and reveals her five-year plan.
Makgosi Peloakgosi Wants to Put SA Squash on the Map
Makgosi Peloakgosi has a forensic sciences degree and is vocal about the importance of education. For now, her focus is on putting South African squash on the map. This rising professional squash star chats to Celine Abrahams about drawing inspiration from black women in sport.
Justine Palframan on the Comeback
South African Olympian, Justine Palframan is hoping to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo after recently celebrating 12 years for running for South Africa. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her Rio Olympic experience, breaking youth records and recovering from mental health issues.
History Making FIFA Goal Changes Kgatlana’s Life
A year ago, Banyana Banyana international striker, Thembi Kgatlana, slotted her name into the history books at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and has since seen her star rise on the world stage. Celine Abrahams takes a look at how Kgatlana’s career has progressed.
Minister Calls for More Women Representation in Sport
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, calls for more women representation in every sphere of South African sport following the release of the final 2019/20 Eminent Persons Group report, which shows an underrepresentation of women.
Kayla Swarts Running Her Own Race
Up and coming hockey and track star, Kayla Swarts, comes from one of South Africa’s leading sporting families. Her mother, Odessa Swarts, was a supreme sprinting talent in her time and her brother is 400m world record holder Wayde van Niekerk. She tells Celine Abrahams about her dream to represent SA at the Olympics.
Amy Abrahams Inspiring the Next Generation
Multiple Western Province cross country champion and full-time teacher, Amy Abrahams, uses her life story to inspire youth growing up in disadvantaged areas. She tells Celine Abrahams about the importance of mentorship and why sponsors need to invest in up and coming athletes.
Daniella Rhodes Becoming a Star in Her Own Right
Daniella Rhodes is a chip off the old block. The daughter of legendary South African cricketer, Jonty Rhodes, is successfully making her mark on the hockey field in the United States for Liberty University. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her hockey journey and her passion for fashion merchandising.
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.
Noko Matlou’s African Success Story
Banyana Banyana stalwart, Noko Matlou, the first South African player, male or female, to win the CAF African Footballer of the Year Award, speaks to Celine Abrahams about her achievements. She also chats about her plans to develop the next generation of female footballers on the continent.
Nolene Conrad Focusses on New Business Venture
South African athlete, Nolene Conrad, is raising money for athletes affected by the Covid-19 lockdown while working hard on establishing her newly launched online coaching business. She tells Celine Abrahams that the postponement of the Olympics has given her more time to recover from injury and work to qualify for the Tokyo Games in 2021.
SA Sport Stars Share Tips For Sponsorship Success
South African sports stars, Suné Luus, Erin Hunter and Babalwa Latsha, share their secrets for sponsorship success as they encourage athletes to maintain a strong brand presence, especially during lockdown.