Janine Anthony, a Global Architect of Women’s Football Firsts
From dreaming of playing like Mercy Akide-Udoh to building Africa’s first all-female WAFCON commentary teams, Janine Anthony tells gsport how a denied football dream empowered her to launch a movement for the women’s game.
Twenty Years of Making the Story Visible
Twenty years ago Kass Naidoo had one idea, to make the story of South Africa’s girls and women in sport visible, and on Saturday gsport turns 20 with Penny Heyns, Kgothatso Montjane and Janine Anthony saluting the journey.
From the Pool to the Microphone, Olwethu Zondo Finds Her Calling
Olwethu-Andiswa Zondo turned a lost playing career into a voice behind the microphone, and today she presents, commentates and champions young South African sport, proving that women belong in every corner of the broadcast booth.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC Named gsport Newsmaker of the Year 2025
African football powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC have been named Newsmaker of the Year for 2025 by leading women’s sport initiative, gsport4girls, in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 9 December 2025
TV Heavyweights Vusiwe Ngcobo, Gloria Brown, and Layla Arrison Battle it Out for #GSPORT20 Glory
The SABC Sport Woman in TV category is a shining example of what happens when women take the mic, own the moment, and tell the stories that matter: Vusiwe Ngcobo, Gloria Brown, and Layla Arrison are leading with passion and purpose.
All-Star Judging Panel for the 20th gsport Awards
All-Star Judging Panel lauds high quality of nominees put forward for recognition at the 20th gsport Awards. Excitement builds ahead of the announcement of finalists… coming soon! #IRecogniseHer
Ten Years Since Legendary Cynthia Tshaka Was Honoured by gsport
Cynthia Tshaka … Need we say more? That is all the introduction the trailblazing sports broadcaster needs. When her name is mentioned, South Africa knows exactly who is being talked about. Tshaka was among the esteemed judging panel for the milestone gsport Awards, where the event will be celebrating its 20th year. A pioneering media […]
You have to be Persistent for Success – Julienne Heath
Having earned a wealth of experience as the link between on-field action and the production team in the control room during live sport broadcasts, Julienne Heath urges women looking to make a career in the industry to be persistent.
‘It’s Good to be Out of your Comfort Zone’ – Geraldine Pillay-Viret
Former SA sprint queen Geraldine Pillay-Viret will head to Milan this June as she forms part of a group of former athletes who are set to receive broadcast training ahead of next year’s Winter Olympics, to be held in the Italian city next year.
The ‘Women’s Club’ in Sports Media is Growing — Seasoned Broadcaster Cato Louw
Cato Louw has worked herself up the ranks to one of the top industry professionals, and she shares how the ‘women’s club’ in sport is growing, and what it means to be regarded as an experienced sports broadcaster.
Rising Star: Karabo Ledwaba Sets the Stage for a New Era in Sports Broadcasting
Presenter on the SABC Sport show ‘GOATs Like Us’, Karabo Ledwaba, is making waves as a fresh face, bringing energy and talent to the game. Her goal is to be a pitch-side presenter and an anchor during derbies and finals.
Landmark FIFA / Netflix Broadcast Agreement for 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups
The FIFA Women’s World Cup will be the first competition to be acquired in full by Netflix following the streaming platform’s historic agreement to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 instalments in a landmark announcement for women’s football