How Elite South African Athletes are Chasing Excellence for a Historic 2026
From water polo pools to the powerlifting platform and the esports arena, South African athletes Esihle Zondo, Lindiwe Mchunu, and Jayna Bhula are geared for an exceptional 2026 as they pursue world-class achievements.
Netball SA Announces First SA Senior Women’s Squad Under New Coaching Duo
A 15-strong team featuring a blend of seasoned expertise and emerging talent will be the first under the leadership of newly-appointed Coaches, Jenny van Dyk and Zanele Mdodana, ahead of the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia
Incoming Head Coach Jenny van Dyk Confident about Spar Proteas’ Future
Incoming Spar Proteas Head Coach Jenny van Dyk is unconcerned about South Africa’s 5th-placed world rankings, and will take the team in a new direction favouring international tours against a mix of top and lower-ranking teams
Here are the Newsmakers in the #GAL2024’s First Intake
We kick off 2024 with the first intake for the gsport Annual List – #GAL2024 – with ten of the best athletic performances, whether by a team or by an individual, drawn from news reports in the gsport Newsroom for the months of November and December 2024.
Nerves of Steel as Ashleigh Buhai Defends Her Australian Open Title in Sydney on Sunday
Ashleigh Buhai showed nerves of steel in inclement conditions to withstand a late charge from Minjee Lee and hold onto a narrow lead to defend her Australian Golf Open title at The Australian Golf Club in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday
6 SA Cricketers Ready to Set WBBL09 Alight
International cricket icon Shabnim Ismail speaks exclusively with gsport as Six South African cricketers are locked and loaded for battle in WBBL09 as this year’s action gets under way on Friday at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney, Australia
Rolene Streutker Replaces Owethu Ngubane for Spar Proteas Tour of Australia
Owethu Ngubane has withdrawn from the Spar Proteas during South Africa’s 3-test match tour of Australia for academic reasons, and will be replaced by Free State Crinums Goal Attacker and Goal Shooter, debutant Rolene Streutker
Largest FIFA Women’s World Cup on the Horizon
On this #WorldCupWednesday, we hear from freelance multimedia journalist Annesha Ghosh, as we look forward to the largest edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Naasira Mohammed Breaking Glass Ceilings in Cricket
Cricket West Indies Media Manager, Naasira Mohammed is a proud, feisty, hijab-wearing Muslim who is breaking glass ceilings living her dream career. She chats to Selina Munsamy about her passion for sport.
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Sydney Prepare to Host 2027 Netball World Cup
Netball Australia look forward to delivering lasting benefits for women and girls after winning the bid to host the 2027 Netball World Cup. #gsportGlobal
Penny Heyns’ Gold Medal Advice for Olympic Success
With #100DaysToGo to #Tokyo2020, we reflect on key advice from legendary swimming icon, Penny Heyns, to inspire South African athletes who will represent the country at the prestigious event.
Liz Mills Makes History Coaching Kenya to AfroBasket Tournament
Sydney native, Liz Mills, becomes the first female coach at the helm of a men’s team to qualify for the AfroBasket tournament after guiding the Kenyan Men’s Basketball side to their first event in 28 years.