Aimee Canny Overcomes Kaylene Corbett in Breaststroke Thriller to Book Fourth Commonwealth Games Spot
Aimee Canny powers to her fourth Commonwealth Games qualifying time at the SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Thursday, leading the contingent of five South African women who’ve qualified to race in six events at the Glasgow Games starting in July.
Aimee Canny Powers to Third Gold as Rebecca Meder, Erin Gallagher and Jessica Thompson Qualify for the Games
Aimee Canny and Rebecca Meder powered to qualifying times as Jessica Thompson and Erin Gallagher make it four swimmers to have booked their Commonwealth Games berths so far at the SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Wednesday.
Lara van Niekerk Returns to Competition as South Africa’s Swimmers Battle for Glasgow Selection
South Africa’s swimming elite are ready for action in Gqeberha as they battle for national titles and Commonwealth Games spots at the Bombela Concession Company SA National Swimming Championships underway in Gqeberha from Tuesday
Mastery of Rough Conditions Wins Callan Lötter Her Maiden Elite Midmar Mile Title
Nineteen-year-old Callan Lötter dominated the rough conditions to secure her first elite aQuellé Midmar Mile title, and swimming vet Alani Ferreira worked hard to earn another win in the 2026 Midmar Mile Visually Impaired Category in KwaZulu-Natal on the weekend.
Seasoned Campaigners and Aspiring Stars Ready to Chase the Vacant Midmar Mile Crown
Callan Lötter, Stephanie Houtman, and a fit-again Carli Antonopoulos vie for the vacant 2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile women’s crown on 8 February in the absence of Catherine van Rensburg, who is prioritising her Commonwealth Games goals.
Scarlett le Roux Claims Bronze at Belarus Swimming Cup
Scarlett le Roux put on an outstanding display as she sped to a bronze medal at the Belarus Swimming Cup, smashing her personal best in the race to take the last podium place in Minsk
Rebecca Meder Smashes African Record at Swimming World Cup in Indiana
South Africa’s Rebecca Meder made a huge splash at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup, securing a double bronze podium including a new 200m breaststroke and a 200m IM African record in the USA earlier in the week
Jessica Thompson and Lara van Niekerk Strike Gold Again at Short Course Champs
Jessica Thompson continues her leading form at the SA National Short Course Champs, adding two more golds in the 50m freestyle and 100m backstroke, while Lara van Niekerk claims the 50m breaststroke title in Pietermaritzburg
Jessica Thompson Sets New SA Record, Matches African Record
Jessica Thompson set a new 50m butterfly national record and equalled the 50m backstroke African mark on Day 2 action at the Bombela Concession Company SA National Short Course Championships in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday
Jessica Thompson Strikes Double Gold on SA Short Course Champs Opening Day
Jessica Thompson kicked off the Bombela Concession Company SA National Short Course Champs with two titles, collecting gold in the 100m freestyle and 50m butterfly at Pietermaritzburg on Thursday
“I Value gsport’s Ongoing Acknowledgment of My Hard Work” – #GSPORT20 Finalist KG Montjane
Three well-accomplished women in sport make up the finalists in the Brand South Africa Para Sport Star category at this year’s #gsport20 Awards. Kgothatso Montjane, Simoné Kruger and Kat Swanepoel are vying for the top prize at the landmark event.
Nokwanda Zondi’s Inspiring Rise Behind the Lens: From Pietermaritzburg to AFCON
From Pietermaritzburg to the biggest stages in African sport — Meet Nokwanda Zondi, the dynamic sports photographer changing the game one frame at a time. A powerful voice for women in sport and media.