Cricket Umpire Kerrin Klaaste Aims for Global Success
SWD emerging cricket umpire, Kerrin Klaaste, is setting sight on umpiring at an ICC Cricket World Cup and dreams of joining the ICC Umpires Panel. She chats to Tlamelo Kganakga about becoming the first female umpire to officiate in a league final.
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SA Rugby Referees Punt Women’s Empowerment
Aimee Barrett-Theron remains the sole woman on SA Rugby’s National Panel of Referees, Ashleigh Murray-Pretorius retains her position on the Sevens Referees squad while the addition of Akhona Mncolomba, Zoe Naude, Yohane Halgryn and Tshepi Moropa bring the Women’s Panel to eleven match officials.
Akhona Makalima Urges Women Officials to Rise in Football
Eastern Cape-born referee, Akhona Makalima, urges up and coming women referees to work hard and be disciplined to succeed in football
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Chayma Nahdi Becomes Highest-Ranked Tunisia Female Table Tennis Umpire
At 27, Chayma Nahdi, became the first-ever female umpire from Tunisia to officiate at the Africa Senior Table Tennis Championships #gsportAfrica
Anso Kemp Set to Umpire at Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series
South African netball umpire, Anso Kempe has been invited to umpire during the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series in Jamaica in October #gsportGlobal #SaturdaySmile
Netball Umpire Kgalalelo Morwe’s Rising Star
Rising netball official, Kgalalelo Morwe, aspires to become head of umpires in the near future and obtain her SA B grading before the year ends. She chats to Nonto Nothana about being the youngest official at the Male National Netball Championships recently.
Annelize Rostron Set for First Major Tournament at Tokyo Olympics
South African hockey umpire, Annelize Rostron, will represent the country at the Tokyo Olympic Games as she has joins the list of officials for the prestigious event.
NSA’s Susan Forssman Calls Time on Umpiring Career
International netball umpire, Susan Forssman, is extremely grateful for her journey in the sport as she announces her retirement following the acceptance of a work promotion.
Agenbag and Fritz Lauded for WODI Performances
ricket South Africa match officials, Lauren Agenbag and Shandré Fritz, receive praise for outstanding efforts following their maiden Women’s One-Day International assignments in the recently concluded series between the Momentum Proteas and Pakistan.
Zimbabwe’s Sarah Bennett’s Rise to Olympics Recognition
Zimbabwean blogger Tatenda Gondo marvels at hockey official Sarah Bennett’s transformation in the game that has seen her move from national team goalkeeper to an official FIH accredited umpire. Gondo highlights Bennett’s rise to Tokyo Olympics call-up.
Anneke Lourens Leading eSports in South Africa
Encouraging young girls to get involved, Mind Sports SA’s Clash Royale national champ Anneke Lourens chats about gaming, and the opportunities available for women in the sport
31 Days of Women’s Sport Stories
We challenged ourselves to keep telling one powerful story a day during the lockdown to play our part in shaping the narrative of women’s sport. We ended up telling 32 stories, and we are excited to salute them as we reflect on an inspiring month of storytelling on gsport!