Six Tips for Freelancers to Acquire Work in 2025
With the start of 2025 there will many journalists looking for more work or new work. Long-time freelance journalist Karien Jonckheere shared what it’s like to be in the world of part-time working and how to acquire work with gsport.
“Just Go Out and Do It!” – Vet Sports Journalist Jane Bramley Urges Young Reporters to be Tenacious
Jane Bramley is utterly pleased that women are now ubiquitous in the sports media industry and she is urging young female sports journalists to remain tenacious in their efforts.
Lonwabo Nkohla: “Women Are Truly a Masterpiece When Given the Space and Room to Shine”
On this #WomensDay, we chat to seasoned Radio 2000 Sport Anchor and gsport Writer Lonwabo Nkohla on her experience covering the recently concluded Netball World Cup in Cape Town.
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Samkelisiwe Mbatha: “Nothing Comes Easy in Life”
U25 South African wheelchair basketball player Samkelisiwe Mbatha chats to gsport Writer Tlamelo Kganakga about overcoming challenges as a para athlete and her aspirations to represent South Africa at the Paralympics.
#WCW #GoGirls
Khomotso Makgabutlane On Her Aspirations in Media
Passionate sport writer Khomotso Makgabutlane has ambitions of writing her own book based on her experience in the sport media industry. She chats to Tlamelo Kganakga about her journey to date.
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Mpumi Manyisi Reflects on 2022
For the final gsport IG Live of the year, it was only fitting that we end the year with #gsport17 Mail and Guardian Woman in Print winner Mpumi Manyisi. In 2022 Mpumi cemented her place as a leading content producer, top writer and sports anchor.
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Puneet Bhandal Introducing Young Girls to Tennis
London-based author and journalist Puneet Bhandal has introduced tennis picture books for girls to learn about the game from a young age. She also chats to Tlamelo Kganakga about the progress of women in the sport media space.
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Tlamelo Kganakga Making Waves in Sport
gsport Newsroom writer, Tlamelo Kganakga, has been inspired to continue breaking barriers as she was honoured with Journalist of the Year (Radio) at the North West Sport Recognition Awards.
#ChooseDay
Radio Star Naledi Aphane Aims for the Global Stage
HopeAlive Online Radio Sport Presenter, Naledi Aphane, dreams of following in the footsteps of seasoned broadcasters Carol Tshabalala and Julia Stuart, as she hopes to make her mark on the global stage
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Oarabile Diphoko Set to Make Waves on Kaya 959
Formula One Podcaster and Football YouTuber, Oarabile Diphoko, is looking forward to starting her new journey as she joins Gauteng commercial radio station, Kaya 959 on the weekend sport desk.
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Sports Journalist Mpumi Manyisi Making Huge Strides
Soweto TV Sports Journalist, Mpumi Manyisi, is making huge strides in her broadcasting career as she works towards fulfilling her aspiration of becoming an executive producer to elevate women’s sport stories. Mpumi chats to Faheedah Crouch about her career.
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Tatenda Blogs about gsport “Closing the Visibility Gap”
gsport Writer Tatenda Gondo blogs about gsport ‘Closing the Visibility Gap”, and her part in covering the lesser-known stories: “Always remember the power of visibility can never be underestimated!”