Canoliah Hoofd Driving Marketing and Strategy Across UCT Sports
Canoliah Hoofd, Head of Marketing for UCT Sports, is helping shape the systems behind university sport, building visibility, structure and alignment across more than 30 clubs while championing the growth of women’s sport at the University of Cape Town.
UWC Retain Varsity Football Title for Third Year in a Row
The University of the Western Cape’s women’s football team have completed a historic feat by securing their third straight Varsity football title with a 1-nil victory over UJ Women to retain the title at the Soweto Stadium on Friday
Team SA’s Women Athletes Help Power Team SA into World University Top Ten
Lara van Niekerk, Olivia Nel and Collete Uys among the women stars who helped to power Team SA into the Top 10 medal standings after 12 days of competition at the World University Games in Germany.
‘With Every Step, We Keep Going’ — A Mother’s Love, Loss and the Power of Sport
Through heartbreak and healing, Pam Landsman has stood tall beside her daughter Madison: a cricket star, law student, and survivor. This #MothersDay we shine the light on their incredible journey of courage, grief, and resilience through the love of sport.
Debutant Boxer Saar-Rah Karriem Aspires to Create Change in the Sport
Underfunding in women’s sport is a common phenomenon but Saar-Rah Karriem is hoping she can do her part to put women’s boxing on the map and get it the financial recognition it deserves.
Ilhaam Groenewald a Fierce Champion for Women Leaders in Sport
Maties Sport Chief Director Ilhaam Groenewald has established a reputation as a fierce champion of women in sport and sportswomen, and she believes that creating leadership pathways for women is essential to rise into leadership positions.
Jayna Bhula Says Women in Esport are a Sure Bet for Sponsors
UCT student and aspirant Esports International Jayna Bhula is one of the up-and-coming gamers who advocates for sponsorship support for women who struggle with funding, to ensure a truly inclusive growth in the community.
UWC Skipper on a Historic Trip to Malawi, Professionalisation and Being a Student Athlete
Amogelang Motau recently captained the UWC FC side that made history in Malawi. She speaks to Lonwabo Nkohla about that feat, professionalisation of women’s football, being a student athlete as well as her ambitions in the Banyana squad
Sasha-Lee Petersen Steadily Moving up the Coaching Ranks
Meet Sasha-Lee Petersen, the assistant coach at Maties Netball team. A former player and also a commentator, who’s coached at a High School and, in the junior ranks at Stellenbosch University, is gradually cementing her place as a coach of the future. #StandTall
Team SA Women Scoop Two Gold Two Bronze at FISU Cross Country Champs in Oman
South African athletes scooped an array of medals at the 23rd FISU World University Championships Cross Country that took place in Muskat, Oman from 17 – 18 February
Tuks Crowned 2023 Varsity Netball Champions
ICYMI Tuks clinched the 2023 Varsity Netball championship in a thrilling victory over UJ. Competing at Rembrandt Hall, Pretoria, they maintained their unbeaten streak in the tournament #GoGirls
Tuks Aiming for Varsity Netball Final
Tuks head coach Jenny van Dyk believes her team can add a third Varsity Netball title to their trophy cabinet, however they will have to overcome defending champions Maties in the semi-final.
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