Yamkela Njapha: My gsport Journey ~ From Follower to Family
Yamkela Njapha turned years of quietly following gsport into a place behind the camera at the Hall of Fame Luncheon and the 21st gsport Awards, walking away with confirmation that her mission to grow women’s sport in Africa matters.
How Our Next Generation of Sportswomen Intend to Boss the 2026 Academic Year
Shreeya Mahadeo, Irene Banda, and Hadiya Carrim are applying the same rigour to their 2026 studies as they do to their sports, proving that methodical preparation and visualisation are keys to balancing elite performance with academic success
Appointment of Dr. Cynthia Ntombifuthi Khumalo First Female Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
In a historic moment, the Minister of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has announced the appointment of Dr Cynthia Ntombifuthi Khumalo as the first woman to serve as Director-General of the Department.
Varsity Cup Defending Champs Maties Say First Game Will Set 2024 Season Benchmark
Maties will be looking to retain their title as champions of the FNB Varsity Cup Women’s tournament when they kick off their 2024 campaign against the University of KwaZulu-Natal, at the Howard College Stadium in Durban on Friday
UJ Sevens Team Itching to Prove Themselves
The inaugural Varsity Sevens Women’s rugby tournament will include four participating teams next month in Johannesburg and UJ Team Manager, Tumi Leseke indicated that they are relishing to prove themselves after a year of strenuous preparations
UJ Coach Wants Ruthless Approach
UJ coach, Jabulile Baloyi has called on her team to show a ruthless approach on attack to boost their chances of success at the Varsity Football tournament that will begin this week when they open their account against UWC
Varsity Sports Welcomes Sevens Festival
Varsity Sports has announced that four Varsity Women’s Sevens teams will feature in a new tournament at the Pirates Rugby Club in Johannesburg in October, as it pioneers the way for women’s sports in South Africa
Coach Ellis Names Banyana Banyana Squad for 2019 FIFA World Cup
Sasol Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis selects squad of 23 for the FIFA World Cup in France
Rowing Recognition for UJ Sports Manager
University of Johannesburg Sports Events manager Niamh Faherty received recognition for her contribution to rowing when she was nominated for the Rowing SA administrator of the year award last month.
Varsity Women’s Football Refining South Africa’s Diamonds
SA’s top eight university women’s football teams will travel to the NWU Potchefstroom Campus for a weekend of fiery football action from 20-22 September with the goal of unearthing South Africa’s wealth of talent
Ellis Announces Banyana Banyana squad for COSAFA Cup
Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is delighted at the availability of Houston Dash-signed Janine van Wyk, Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana, while acknowledging the unavailability of Leandra Smeda due to club commitments.
Medal-Winner, Parity Campaigner and SA’s First Gay Games Board Member
An activist for gender parity using sport as a unifying factor, SA’s first Federation of Gay Games Board of Directors member Hlengiwe Buthelezi has an inspirational story to tell in Women’s Month