In Their Own Words, That Winning Feeling at the 21st gsport Awards
From speechless to over the moon, seven honourees told gsport exactly how it felt in the minutes after they left the stage at the 21st gsport Awards, and not one of them stayed on herself for longer than a sentence before thanking somebody else.
Erin Groll and the Art of Looking Beyond the Finish Line
Erin Groll tells gsport how savings, self-belief and a lifelong love of track and field carried her onto the sport’s biggest stages, and why she wants every young South African woman with a camera to know she deserves to be there too.
From the Pool to the Microphone, Olwethu Zondo Finds Her Calling
Olwethu-Andiswa Zondo turned a lost playing career into a voice behind the microphone, and today she presents, commentates and champions young South African sport, proving that women belong in every corner of the broadcast booth.
Olwethu Mbanjane Turns gsport Awards Experience Into a Rising Career in Sports Media
From the buzz of the gsport Awards floor to a sports PR internship, Olwethu Mbanjane is proof of what is possible when a young woman backs herself, thinks on her feet and dares to build a name that opens doors for the next generation.
Apply to Work on the 2026 gsport Awards
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From Rugby Player to Presenter: Lelo Dlamini on Amplifying Women’s Sport
Former rugby player Lelo Dlamini says her time on the field gave her a unique insight into the game, and she is now using that knowledge as a sports MC to amplify women’s sport and inspire the next generation of sportswomen across South Africa.
Tarren Saunders on Visibility, Representation and the Future of Women in Sports Media
Tarren Saunders, head of social media at Magic Ladies FC in Cape Town, says the growth of women’s sport in South Africa means that there are more stories to tell, more moments to capture, and a greater audience to satisfy.
Award-Winning Dikeledi Letsiri and Her Years of Impact in Women’s Sport
Dikeledi Letsiri is owning her voice and making history. A decade after winning at the gsport Awards, she is proof that when women are given the platform to shine, history is made, and stories can be heard in every language, in every corner of the country.
Breaking Barriers: The Growing Presence of Women in South Africa’s Mainstream Sports Media
Women’s professional participation is on the increase in South African sports television and radio broadcasting by improving access, promoting diversity, investing in mentorship, but much work remains to be done
Golf Media Specialist Lali Stander’s Playbook for Social Media
In the digital age, social media is more than a platform, it’s a game-changer for athletes, and #gsport19 Woman in Social Media winner Lali Stander reveals how to thrive using free and premium tools to build a brand based on authenticity, creativity and strategy.
Rugby’s Layla Arrison Sees Women Sports Broadcasters Becoming the Norm
Having already made history after becoming SuperSport’s first female English-language rugby commentator, Layla Arrison is fast becoming a household name in sports broadcasting as she lays a trail for more women interested in joining the industry.
Jana Swart: ’Don’t Be Afraid to Express Yourself’
Inspired by Banyana Banyana’s Linda Motlhalo and SuperSport presenter Motshidisi Mohono, Stellenbosch FC Media Officer, Jana Swart, is thriving in a male-dominated arena, and encourages women in media to express themselves bravely