Esti van Tonder Bags First International Medal in Russia
South Africa’s senior kayak champion, Esti van Tonder, earned her first international medal at the 2021 ICF Canoe-Kayak World Cup 2 in Barnaul, Russia. Van Tonder has remained upbeat with her silver medal earning despite falling short to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. #GoGirls
Louzanne Coetzee Breaking Barriers On and Off the Track
Paralympic star runner, Louzanne Coetzee, is well on her way to achieving her heart’s desire of competing at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. She chats to Nonto Nothana about her inspiring athletics experiences. #GoGirls
Charné Felix Prepares for SASAPD Championships
With the first steps to Tokyo within reach at the SASAPD Championships starting Saturday, T44 sprint and long-jump competitor Charné Felix talks to Babsie Kutwana about her Paralympic ambitions, and the challenges of being a para-athlete.
Wenda Nel Eyes Second Olympic Games Participation
South African Olympian, Wenda Nel, is aiming to compete at the second Games of her 12-year athletics career and is currently on course to earn qualification. In this interview with Celine Abrahams, she chats about recovering from Covid-19 and reveals athletes’ struggles with financial support.
Olympic Bound Banele Shabangu’s Global Aspirations
Olympic bound sprinter, Banele Shabangu, is determined to become a renowned global athletics star and is well on her way to achieving her dream. She chats to Nonto Nothana about her booming career.
World Marks 100 Days to Olympics
Celebrations to mark 100 days to the Olympic Games have been held around the world, including South Africa and Tokyo. We capture the mood from some of the major events.
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.
Gezelle Magerman Shares Journey to Olympics Qualification
Gezelle Magerman, a 2014 Youth Olympic gold medallist, is working on her journey to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. She chats about her preparations and reveals her ambition to travel the world to represent South Africa #WCW.
Fencer Nomvula Mbatha Focusses on Olympic Qualifiers in Egypt
SA Fencer, Nomvula Mbatha, will aim to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo when she competes at the zonal qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt, from 18-24 April 2021. #GoGirls
#BestMan Mandla Gagayi Prepares for Return of University Sport
UWC’s Director of Sport, Mandla Gagayi, praises the alert Level 1 announcement as it allows student-athletes to get back in action. In this #BestMan Interview, he chats about UWC’s women’s sport policy and immediate plans on the USSA calendar.
Mr Price Sport Signs Four-Year Kit Deal with Team SA
Mr Price Sport together with South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee announce a multi-year, multi-Games partnership, which will make the sportswear retailer the official apparel sponsor of Team South Africa.
February Yields Bumper #GAL2021 Newsmakers List
More is being done to raise the profile of women’s sport than ever before it reflects in another bumper monthly edition of #GAL2021 Newsmakers as we unveil February’s List!