UCT Women’s FC Graduates Urge Young Athletes to Pursue Tertiary Qualifications
As UCT Women’s football players Isabella Kaombwe and Jesse-Leigh Nomdo bask in their glory after graduating with university qualifications, gsport spoke with them about balance and navigating their careers as Student-Athletes.
Simphiwe Dludlu Furthers Studies in USA
SAFA U17 Women’s National Team Head Coach Simphiwe Dludlu is grateful for the opportunities presented to her as she is in the USA to further her studies in the International Coaching Enrichment Program.
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Drak Canoe Marathon Contender Christie MacKenzie in Race against Time
After her solid second place in the 2020 N3TC Drak Challenge canoe marathon, Christie Mackenzie is hoping to shrug off the effects of Covid-19 in time to challenge for the 2022 title at the end of January
Maseti Inspired by Momentum gsport Awards Recognition
Winning the 2021 Momentum gsport Awards SuperSport School Sport Star of the Year accolade has inspired Miyanda Maseti to continue striving for greatness. She chats to Nonto Nothana about her career highlight.
#SundayRead – Cindy Booi: A Sports Leader On and Off the Field
Springbok Women’s captain, Nolusindiso Booi, returns from injury to lead the national women’s rugby team as preparations continue for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. She chats about the team and her journey to date.
Penny Heyns: Committing to Your Craft
2020 Momentum gsport Awards ambassador, Penny Heyns, attributes her success to the commitment and dedication that she invested in every aspect of her career. In her second column of the #gsport15 campaign, Heyns speaks about the importance of going the extra mile to fulfil your purpose.
Dumisani Chauke Sets Sights on PhD
SPAR Proteas assistant coach, Dumisani Chauke, is determined to continue with her studies after completing her Post-Graduate Diploma in Sport Management. She chats to Celine Abrahams about the importance of education.
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.
Dludlu Announces Final Basetsana Squad for COSAFA U20 Champs
Educational commitments force team changes on Basetsana coach Simphiwe Dludlu, who names an amended squad to take part in the first-ever U20 COSAFA Championship, in Nelson Mandela Bay from 1 August
Living Her Life: Banyana Banyana Midfielder Leandra Smeda in Lithuania
Leandra Smeda had the foundations of a sporting family, but credits hard work, personal discipline and self-belief as essential ingredients in athletes looking to make it at the international level