Celebrating the Women who Lace Up, Show Up, and Push Forward

Renowned sports broadcaster, businesswoman, and mom Xoli Zondo says that Workers’ Day resonates with her, because she is able to work hard for success since South Africa’s labour standards and policies allow for women like her to be able to pursue their passions. All Photos: Supplied

This #WorkersDay we celebrate two successful women in sport with skin in the game: Sports Broadcaster Xoli Zondo and Sports Psychologist Dr Koketjo Tsebe remind us about those who smoothed the path before us, and about important matters which lie within our ability to change.

Women in Sport Champion Mental Health

The host of the Girls Only Project podcast, international rowing star Lee-Anne Persse has had opportunity to reflect on the struggles she’s had with retirement during COVID: “I often forget to celebrate what I have achieved, and I am really proud of what I have achieved in my sporting career.” Photo: Lee-Anne Persse (Twitter)

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, five courageous women in sport encourage us to acknowledge our mental health struggles, seek help, and put routines in place. #LeeAnnPersse, #ElaMeiring, #NandiTshabalala, #JuanitaKhumalo, #DrKoketjoTsebe @TheSADAG

Sinethemba Mbatha’s Top SAFA Appointment

Rising woman in sports media, Sinethemba Mbatha, has been appointed Media Officer for Banyana Banyana and the national U17 girls football team. She tells Celine Abrahams about her experience during the COSAFA Championship.

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