Dates to Diarise in 2025
2024 has undoubtedly given sports lovers a lot of memorable moments, ebbs and flows, but overall – it was a great year for women’s sport. 2025 awaits, laden with major tournaments, and we take a peek at some upcoming 2025 highlights
Embracing a New Season: A Fresh Start for Women in Sport
As the dawn of a new season approaches, it offers an exciting opportunity for women in sport to reflect, reset, and reimagine their goals. Whether you’re an elite athlete, a media practitioner or an administrator: Here’s a guide to embracing a new season.
gsport Celebrates Five Years of Creating Employment
gsport Founder Kass Naidoo emphasises the importance of empowering youth and creating employment opportunities, as gsport celebrates five years of job creation through the Momentum gsport Awards campaign.
Africa’s Debbie Alexander Ready to Lead an International Sports Code
Ahead of #AfricaDay, we celebrate the trailblazing leadership of Debbie Alexander! From World Triathlon VP to clinical psychologist, she paves the way for women in sport on the continent and beyond. #gsportGlobal
Obituary: gsport Mourns the Loss of Mariska Loots after Her Untimely Passing
Obituary: Western Cape sport heroine Mariska Loots was known to be a fierce advocate for tag rugby and women’s sport, and will be remembered for all her work to promote these twin causes. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.
Award-Winning Tess Petersen Inspired By #PowerOfRecognition
Tess Petersen has followed in the award-winning footsteps of her mother, Natasha Petersen – 2023 Telkom Woman of the Year – by being recognised for her contributions to advancing women’s cricket at the club level. #PowerOfRecognition
Welcoming the New Year with Grit and Support
gsport Founder Kass Naidoo’s #NewYearMessage: ‘Here’s to empowering women in sport in 2024! Let’s break barriers and celebrate every achievement together! Join us!’ 🎉#GoGirls
Women in Media Laud gsport’s Influence in Helping to Realise Their Potential
Journalists have lauded the way gsport has elevated their careers in 2023, and being part of the gsport team has taken Lonwabo Nkohla, Zenande Funani and Zomusa Thango’s careers to new heights
Jessica Motaung Elected to Another High-Ranking CAF Role
Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung has been elected as the First Deputy Chairperson of the African Clubs Association. Motaung has cemented her place as a key player in football administration on the continent.
Kesa Molotsane Inspires Youth Through Leadership in Action
SA running icon Kesa Molotsane welcomes opportunities to inspire the youth to continually strive for greatness in all endeavours. She says: “Embrace versatility and commit to learning something new daily; that knowledge might prove invaluable one day.”
Nonkululeko Mlaba Scoops 2023 KZN Sports Woman of the Year Award
Proteas Women left-arm spin bowler Nonkululeko Mlaba, who has made her mark in international cricket and is ranked second on the ICC Women’s T20 Bowlers list, has scooped the coveted KZN Sports Woman of the Year award
Vuyokazi Nkanjeni Named Journalist of the Year at Eastern Cape Achiever Awards
Vuyokazi Nkanjeni, a sports writer for The Herald, won Journalist of the Year at the Eastern Cape Achiever Awards, recognised out for her versatility in covering various sports and for overcoming challenges as a female sports reporter.