South African Teams Setting the Pace and Accelerating Action in Women’s Sport
To honour the #IWD2025 #AcceleratingAction theme with shining examples, we feature four teams leading the way in growing women’s sport in South Africa by making a mark through their commitment to advocacy, investment and development.
Banyana Star Amogelang Motau Jets Off to Mexico
Banyana Banyana international Amogelang Motau’s hard work is paying off with news that the captain of University of the Western Cape is heading to Mexico after being signed by Liga MX Femenil club Tijuana Femenil
Democratic Republic of the Congo’s TP Mazembe are African Champions
Democratic Republic of the Congo’s TP Mazembe have been crowned champions of Africa after Marlène Kasaj netted the only goal of the final from a 10th minute penalty to win the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League final in Morocco on Saturday
Shock CAF WCL Group Stages Exit for Defending Champs Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies’ mission to defend the Women’s CAF Women’s Champions League has failed after the South African champions were knocked out of the group stages by Edo Queens of Nigeria
UWC FC Bow Out of Maiden CAF WCL after Loss to AS FAR
UWC FC have bowed out of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League following a 2-0 loss to hosts and 2022 champions, AS FAR, a proud coach Mbuli saying her team played without fear as debutants in the competition
Mamelodi Sundowns Right their CAF WCL Campaign with Clinical Win over Ethiopia’s CBE
Reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies bounced back from their first game loss in style thrashing CBE 4-0 in Casablanca, the win giving them a lifeline as they intend to return home to SA with the title in the bag once again this year
UWC Make History With Comfortable CAF WCL Win over Senegal’s Médina
University of Western Cape FC have won their first game at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions league, overcoming Aigles de la Médina 2-0 at the Ben Ahmed El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco
Shock CAF WCL Opening Loss for Defending Champions Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala credits FC Masar’s defence after the Egyptian debutants withstood an unsuccessful effort by the South Africans to level scores after going down in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League first half extra time
UWC FC start Maiden CAF WCL Appearance with Defeat to TP Mazembe
In their maiden game of the CAF Women’s Champions League, the University of Western Cape lost 2-0 to TP Mazembe, in a Group A encounter at the Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi. Coach Thinasonke Mbuli stresses they have to win the next clash against Médina.
“Silent Killer” Bongeka Gamede Signs with Danish Side FC Nordsjælland
2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations-winning Banyana Banyana and University of the Western Cape defender Bongeka Gamede has landed a dream move, joining Danish side FC Nordsjælland after being on their radar for some time
Week 28 Dished Out Fascinating Results in the Hollywoodbets Super League
Week 28 of the HBSL dish out a six-goal thriller between Royal AM and AmaTuks, while First Touch FC Ladies stunned JVW FC to eclipse Thwihli Thwahla on the log, and UJ earned their fifth successive victory against Thunderbirds
I am a Sponsor’s Dream: ‘You need to put yourself out there in order for people to want you,’ – Western Province Captain, Leah Jones
With the team since she was 14-years-old, Leah Jones is heading into her third season as Western Province Women’s Cricket captain, and has gained some valuable experience when it comes to securing sponsorship as a woman cricketer.