Get to Know gsport Member Nishka Sookdev
gsport Member, Nishka Sookdev, is passionate about sport and women empowerment. She tells Celine Abrahams about why she joined the gsport community and the importance of women in sport building their brand.
Tatenda Gondo Passionate About Telling Untold Stories
Zimbabwean freelance sportswriter, Tatenda Gondo, wants to turn her Sports Rifle 7/24 blog into a powerful platform, telling the stories of athletes who do not get the recognition from mainstream media. She also tells Celine Abrahams about her desire to see women take up space in leadership roles.
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.
Sipokazi Sokanyile’s Rise to International Media Star
Cricket South Africa Media Manager, Sipokazi Sokanyile, is playing a significant role in the media game, which has seen her journey from intern to international media star. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her love for cricket and her passion to see women in sport thriving.
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.
Di Woolley Fights for Fairness and Equal Opportunities
From physical education teacher to administrator, coach, manager, umpire and now President of South African Schools Netball, we celebrate the journey of pioneer Di Woolley, who talks to Celine Abrahams about her passion to fight for what is right.
Alyssa Conley Eyeing Return to the Athletics Track
South African Olympian, Alyssa Conley, has not ruled out the possibility of returning to the athletics track to feature at the 2022 Commonwealth Games after trading her 21-year athletics career for Sevens Rugby. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her sports journey and her biggest learning.
Grace Chirumanzu Stands Up for Women’s Sport in Africa
Founder of The Sports Queen, Grace Chirumanzu’s vision is to establish a good network of sports journalists who are passionate about women’s sport in Africa. Zimababwe’s 2018 Sportswoman of the Year also chats to Kass Naidoo about her sports journey that has seen her impact sport as an athlete, administrator and media professional.
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.
Suné Luus Secures New Partnership with Falke
Seasoned Momentum Proteas all-rounder, Suné Luus, remains a big attraction with sponsors, as she signs on as brand ambassador for Falke South Africa. She chats to Celine Abrahams about how she landed the deal, and about her aspirations to win the World Cup with the Proteas.
My first SASAPD Champs – 20 years later…
She has represented South Africa and won medals galore, but senior ‘trike’ para-cyclist Toni Mould dreams of closing a circle by participating at am SASAPD Championships as a senior cyclist.