Bongi Msomi Named as Team SA Chef de Mission for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
From flag bearer at Birmingham 2022 to leading the delegation, Bongi Msomi has been appointed Team SA Chef de Mission for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, returning to the city where she first wore the green and gold at the Games in 2014.
First Female Pro Boxer Sandra Almeida Ends Retirement to Resolve Decade-Old Title Controversy
South African pioneer Sandra Almeida intends to settle a decade-long title controversy when she comes out of retirement to face Zambia’s Esther Phiri in a rematch dedicated to accountability and the future of African women’s boxing, in Zambia this March.
WBO Champ Simangele Hadebe to Face Rising Challenger in February Title Defence
WBO champion Simangele ‘Smash’ Hadebe will defend her All Africa flyweight belt against undefeated Sibulele Soboois on 28 February 2026, a high-stakes bout championing both elite boxing and advocacy for women and children
South African Trailblazers Share Aspirations for the Future of Women’s Sport in 2026
As 2026 kicks off, South African sports trailblazers are calling for a year of resilience, purpose, and vigour to empower the next generation of role models and ensure that progress for women in sport remains at the forefront of the industry.
‘Boxing Became Therapy’ – Boxing Champ and Child Abuse Survivor, Simangele Hadebe
Champion fighter and child abuse survivor Simangele Hadebe shares that ‘boxing became a therapy’ that gave her courage and a platform to speak out for those without a voice, encouraging children and women to break the silence to take back their power
Bernice Ferreira Claims National Junior Lightweight Title in Pretoria
Bernice Ferreira secured the national Junior Lightweight belt at the Battle of the Farm boxing tournament in Pretoria over the weekend when she overcame defending champion Gabisile Tshabalala with her unanimous points decision victory
WBO Africa Flyweight Champ Simangele Hadebe Happy to be ‘Back at the Top’
South Africa’s top woman boxer Simangele Hadebe put on a stunning display to secure a unanimous win over Nigeria’s Olamiposi Solomon and lift the WBO Africa Flyweight belt in Kagiso, Johannesburg, on Friday
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.
Simangele Hadebe Loses on Points to WBC Silver Flyweight Champ Gabriela Sánchez
A bright start from Simangele Hadebe was not enough to dethrone World Boxing Council Silver Flyweight defending champion Gabriela Sánchez, with the South African challenger winning the first two rounds before being overwhelmed by her Mexican opponent in the main bout at the Ignacio Zamora Stadium in Puebla, Mexico, on Friday, 4 March, 2025. Supporters […]
Pushing for Professionalisation and Equity in South African Women’s Sport
Women in sport give just as much, train just as hard, and compete at the highest level. This #IWD2025, we call on federations, sponsors, and broadcasters to #AccelerateAction. Professionalism, investment and visibility aren’t privileges, they’re necessities.
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie Unveils New Boxing SA Board
The new Board of Boxing South Africa has been announced by Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to bring some success to the sport after years of instability at the federation
Monica Mkandla Beats Bantamweight Champ Asandiswa Nxokwana in Eastern Cape Pro Bout
Monica Mkandla defied the odds with a unanimous win over the current Eastern Cape Bantamweight Champion, Asandiswa Nxokwana, when she pulled off the shock victory in an intense eight-round bout at the Butterworth Town Hall on Saturday