#WCW – Refentse Shinners: Leading the Future of Cricket
Women’s cricket is gaining momentum in South Africa, and Refentse Shinners is determined that gsport Federation of the Year, Cricket South Africa, continues to lead boldly and take decisive action to inspire more young girls and women to pursue the sport.
First-Ever PR, Comms and Sponsorship Manager at SPAR Southern Africa, Mpudi Maubane Reflects on gsport Award Triumph
SPAR was unveiled as the Sponsor of the Year award at the 2024 Momentum gsport Awards, and the honours were accepted by National PR, Communications and Sponsorship Manager, Mpudi Maubane, for the supermarket retail giant which made a mark by sponsoring women’s sports for 34 years. Maubane talks with Lonwabo Nkohla
Awande Malinga Thriving with Drexel University Sports Scholarship
SA squash sensation, Awande Malinga, has embarked on an exciting journey as she settles into life in the United States on a university sports scholarship with Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she will study for a Sports Business degree and play for the Drexel Dragons Squash team
I am a Sponsor’s Dream: ‘You need to put yourself out there in order for people to want you,’ – Western Province Captain, Leah Jones
With the team since she was 14-years-old, Leah Jones is heading into her third season as Western Province Women’s Cricket captain, and has gained some valuable experience when it comes to securing sponsorship as a woman cricketer.
Leading with Purpose: Natalie Druion’s Journey to the Pinnacle of Content Strategy
Best described as a Conversationalist & Content Maverick, Natalie Druion is redefining the role of content leadership in South Africa as the Head of Digital Content and PR at Momentum Group
CSA Signs Hollywoodbets for Pro Leagues in a New Deal for Women’s Cricket
Cricket South Africa has signed a deal for girls’ and women’s’ cricket with its announcement of Hollywoodbets as the naming rights sponsor for the CSA Professional Women’s League, now called the Hollywoodbets Pro Series
My Vision is to Create a Safe Space for Women in Boxing – Nande Mheshe
During her tenure, Boxing South Africa Chairlady Nande Mheshe aims for the Women in Boxing Committee to balance the equilibrium and secure equal pay for female boxers and grow the visibility of the sport to attract sponsors
“It’s a Huge Privilege!” – Sponsored 16-Year-Old Cricketer Jess Candler
Solid family support and an inspiring sibling rivalry play starring roles in the incredible exploits of KZN Midlands scholar cricketer Jess Candler, who has her sights set on following in her big sister Alex’s boot steps all the way to the top
Netball South Africa and Spar Continue to Walk Hand in Hand
Spar and netball have gone hand in hand this century and the supermarket giant has just renewed its sponsorship until 2027, in an announcement issued by Netball South Africa in Johannesburg on Wednesday
Leading Sponsors Taking Women’s Sport to New Heights in 2024
There has been a very noticeable trend in recent years when it comes to women’s sport and sponsorship: Companies are seeing clear value in investing in girls and women in sport, and it’s doing wonders for all involved
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
Award-Winning Tess Petersen Inspired By #PowerOfRecognition
Tess Petersen has followed in the award-winning footsteps of her mother, Natasha Petersen – 2023 Telkom Woman of the Year – by being recognised for her contributions to advancing women’s cricket at the club level. #PowerOfRecognition