Best Man: Steven Ball Punts Equal Opportunities at TuksSport

TuksSport Director and acting High-Performance CEO, Steven Ball, officially takes up office on 1 March, 2021. Photo: TuksSport (Twitter)

Newly-appointed TuksSport Director and acting HPC CEO, Steven Ball, plans to elevate the university’s system to provide all athletes with equal opportunities. He chats about his journey and aspirations for Olympic-bound student-athletes.

Swim Champion Tatjana Schoenmaker Breaks SA, Continental Record

Swim champ Tatjana Schoenmaker reached a treasured milestone at the SA Shortcourse Swim Champs in Pretoria on Friday, 25 September, 2020, when she broke a 12-year old 200m breaststroke record set by Suzaan van Biljon. File photo: Supplied

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Penny Heyns Lauds Increased Women Role Models in Sport

Two-time Olympic champion, Penny Heyns, has been using her role as 2020 Momentum gsport Awards ambassador to share views on various topics involving the current state of women’s sport and recently highlighted the increase of role models for young girls. Photo: Swimming World (Twitter)

2020 Momentum gsport Awards ambassador Penny Heyns is impressed with the increase in women role models in sport since her participation days. In her interview with Expresso Show’s Graeme Richards, she also encourages the youth to swim their own race and journey through the challenges.

Reabetswe Mpete Nurtures Future Sport Stars

Reabetswe Mpete’s passion for sports and nurturing athletes’ talents has seen her spend five years working with SASCOC, playing an integral part in the Youth Olympics and she is planning to open her own management agency soon. Photo: Supplied

Reabetswe Mpete, dreams of opening her own management agency. For now, she is dedicating to nurturing South Africa’s athletes as SASCOC’s General Team Manager. She also tells Celine Abrahams about her career lessons and shares her views on the future of women’s sport.

Justine Palframan on the Comeback

South African Olympian, Justine Palframan is hoping to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo after recently celebrating 12 years for running for South Africa. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her Rio Olympic experience, breaking youth records and recovering from mental health issues.

Non-Contact Sport Resumes Under Level 3 Lockdown

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has given non-contact sport the green light to resume training and playing, while contact sport will be allowed to train in a staggered, controlled manner. Photo: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture,, Minister Nathi Mthethwa, has given non-contact sport the green light to resume training and playing, while non-contact sport will be allowed to train in a staggered, controlled manner.

Gezelle Magerman Targets Successful Comeback

Kaitlyn Ramduth pictured with her U18 Singles Title at the Wilson Mini 3 Tournament. Photo: Wilson Tennis

2014 Youth Olympic gold medallist, Gezelle Magerman, is eager to make a successful comeback to the athletics track as she strives to qualify for the Olympic Games. The athletics star chats to Celine Abrahams about her achievements so far and her plans for life after athletics.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Kaitlyn Ramduth pictured with her U18 Singles Title at the Wilson Mini 3 Tournament. Photo: Wilson Tennis

South African women in sport use their voices to celebrate Mother’s Day as they share special memories of how their mothers have played a vital role in their sporting careers.

Kaitlyn Ramduth Sets Sight on International Tennis Career

Kaitlyn Ramduth pictured with her U18 Singles Title at the Wilson Mini 3 Tournament. Photo: Wilson Tennis

Promising junior tennis star, Kaitlyn Ramuth, is rapidly making a name for herself both on the local and international front as she aims to proudly fly the South African flag high. She chats with Celine Abrahams about her greatest sporting dream and highlights of her career so far.

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