Uganda Crowned as Bok Sevens ‘A’ Finish Sixth in Nairobi
The Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ finished sixth at the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Nairobi after two defeats to Zambia and a quarter-final loss to champions Uganda, who beat Tunisia 33-0 in the final to claim the HSBC SVNS 3 place.
Leah Markgraaff and Chanel Veldsman Medal in Dakar
Leah Markgraaff won silver in the women’s 400m freestyle at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Sunday to open Team SA’s medal account, and Chanel Veldsman followed on Monday with a personal best to take 200m breaststroke bronze.
SA U21 Hockey Squad for Africa Qualifiers in March
Coach Lenise Marais is looking forward to this next challenge as the SA Hockey Association announces an 18-strong SA U21 squad, selected ahead of the African Hockey Qualifiers in Ghana in March. Photo: Supplied
Mathatho Manaka Wants to Deliver Change in Africa
International Olympic Committee Young Leader, Mathatho Manaka’s role to promote social development through sport in the country and communities has enabled her to touch the lives of many young athletes. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her passion for sport, pursuing her Master’s Degree and greatest ambition.
Shannon Gardiner Targets Successful Comeback
Youth Olympic Rhythmic Gymnast, Shannon Gardiner, is targeting a successful comeback after suffering a knee injury, which hampered her chances of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her journey, studying Law and plans to grow gymnastics in South Africa.
Exciting Season Ahead for Top Referee Ashleigh Murray
South Africa’s leading referee, Ashleigh Murray has been appointed for the upcoming World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series tournaments that will see her officiating in Dubai, Cape Town, Langford and Paris
Women in Sport Wednesday
A passion for sport is a full circle, gsport member and South African 2014 Youth Olympics Ambassador Rabi Mpete blogs about how it all started for her, and what it takes to work at SASCOC on delivering Team South Africa.
Pholo Adds Competitive Edge to UJ Hockey
Former South African star Tsoanelo Pholo has been appointed as the women’s hockey coach at the University of Johannesburg.
Weekend Sports News 30 July 2018
gsport’s video wrap of the best of the weekend’s sports news, on Monday 30 July, 2018
SA Hockey Team Win Africa Youth Champs in Algiers
The SA Youth Hockey team emerged Youth Games champs in Algiers on Friday, the gold-medallists ending the tournament unbeaten to stand a chance to contest for SA at the Youth Olympics 2018 in Buenos Aires this October
Telfer, Mistry and Macnab Selected for Espirito Santo Trophy in Ireland
Womens Golf South Africa (WGSA) has selected Kaleigh Telfer, Kajal Mistry and Caitlyn Macnab to represent South Africa in the Espirito Santo Trophy at the World Amateur Team Championships in Ireland later this year.