Irene Banda is Setting the Esports World Alight at Just 12 Years of Age
Twelve-year-old Irene Banda, SA’s top-ranked female Clash Royale player, is the future of esports, with aspirations to be the first Black world champion, showing that anybody can succeed if they work hard, creating crucial representation for African girls
‘I Want to Inspire’ – World Para Surfing Championships Gold Medal Aspirant Noluthando Makalima
Adaptive surfer Noluthando Makalima is fundraising for the World Para Surfing Championships to achieve her dream of winning gold and becoming an inspiration to everyone, proving that your disability can be your strength
Anticipating the 20th gsport Awards
The gsport family will gather to unveil the Class of 2025 on Saturday, 30 August under the year’s theme, An Ode to 2006, and Finalists – teachers to moms, coaches and sponsors, athletes and media – will shine with stories of resilience and accomplishment.
“Investing in Me is Not Just Investing in One Player”- Badminton Star Hadiyah Carrim to Potential Sponsors
Durban Girls’ College matric scholar and Badminton player Hadiyah Carrim has been fortunate enough to receive financial backing but also knows the reality of having to raise sponsorships to pursue her sport.
Emy Casaletti-Bwalya on Empowerment, Legacy and Leading Women in Sport
Emy Casaletti-Bwalya has proven that women can lead, deliver, and inspire at the highest levels of global sport. Her story is not only one of success, but of empowerment, and the belief that with the right mindset and support, African women in sport can do anything.
Babalwa Latsha’s New Sponsorship Deal Paves the Way Ahead of Rugby World Cup
SA rugby trailblazer Babalwa Latsha talks sponsorship with gsport on confirmation that she has signed a major new deal with Nike, as the Springbok Women’s team gear up for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England.
Netball South Africa Sponsorship Forum Focusses for Financial Stability
Netball SA recently hosted a Sponsorship Forum in Johannesburg involving government officials, sponsors and the media to address creating a financially stable future for the popular Sports Federation.
“Creating an Inclusive Gaming Environment Requires Continuous Effort” – Maja Carstens
Namibia’s Maja ‘CyberGhost’ Carstens is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the continent’s foremost women gamers, she has been carving her name for herself competitively since 2022 after an early start to the sport.
Rising Rugby Star Nombuyekezo Mdliki: ‘A Sponsor Would Change a Lot’
Acquiring sponsorship is never an easy task and Springbok Women’s prop Nombuyekezo Mdliki is hoping her performances since making her debut in October will catch the eyes of backers to help her secure commercial support
Celebrating Newsmakers in Sporty Chic Style as Sponsors and Media Show Up for Women
GAL2024 capped the year at Southern Sun Hotel in Hyde Park in style. The guests interpreted the Sporty Chic theme beautifully, and the List Makers reminded why elevating women’s sport is crucial, spring-boarding us straight into 2025!
Karah Hill, SA’s Next Big Thing on the Race Track
SA Motorsport’s Karah Hill loves speed too much to slow down, and while the challenges for a young woman to gain competitor recognition and sponsor interest are aplenty, she’s focussed on chasing the chequered flag at SA’s iconic race tracks
Netball SA Pursues Investment to Elevate the Status of Netball
Netball SA President Ms Cecilia Molokwane announced a 13-strong Netball South Africa Investment Group to catalyse the growth and commercialisation of netball in Johannesburg on Wednesday