#BestOf2025 ✨At a visit to St Benedict’s College for the Embrace Symposium, Kass Naidoo shared the story behind 'Small Ideas, Big Changes', to inspire the next generation to believe in the impact of visibility and recognition.
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You've got mail! #GSPORT20 Woman in PR & Sponsorship winner Bronwyn Roets; we talk with World Para Surfing Champs gold medal aspirant Noluthando Makalima and share her BackABuddy link; and grassroots women’s rugby welcomes the Betway Women’s Club Champs
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Veteran sports broadcaster Gloria Brown is pictured receiving the SABC Sport Woman in TV Award from Keletso Totlhanyo, Head of SABC Sport. Over three decades, Brown has worked her way into many of our lives to become a trusted and familiar soccer commentator, and the veteran soccer commentator intends to encourage and inspire girls and women in this key career path. Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran / gsport
Brown has had a storied career, starting as Banyana Banyana player goalkeeper before she transitioned into media, beginning as a pitch-side reporter, and going on to football analysis and establishing herself as a respected commentator. Photo: Supplied
The veteran sports broadcaster has been delivering top-class football analysis for 30 years, covering everything from the PSL to the Football World Cup. Photo: Paul Mukwevho / gsport
Gloria Brown won her first-ever award at #GSPORT20, and she feels the timing was spot on. The veteran soccer commentator says that her SABC Sport Woman in TV award has given her renewed purpose, helping her to inspire more women in this key career path
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With the news that media guru Karabo Mokgalagadi had concluded her appointment as Communications Officer with Netball SA, we caught up with the dynamic 2019 Woman in Media winner #GSPORT20 Presenter Squad member. Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran / gsport
On becoming a media officer: “It was a big change, but I loved the challenge! As a radio presenter, I was used to being in the spotlight, but in communications, I got to focus on crafting stories and messages that inspire and educate in the background.” Photo: Supplied
Karabo Mokgalagadi (second from right) seen with co- #GSPORT20 Presenter Squad members (from left) Phumeza Langa, Jessica Nkomo, Lonwabo Miso and Geraldine Pillay-Viret, at the 2025 gsport Awards in Johannesburg, on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran / gsport
‘Refreshed and Ready for New Challenges’ - Catching up with the dynamic 2019 Woman in Media winner and #GSPORT20 Presenter Squad member, Karabo Mokgalagadi, who has concluded her stint as Communications Officer with Netball SA
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Potso Aphane’s work has been a powerful catalyst for expanding the visibility of women’s sport, a passion that earned her the Endeavour AV Woman in Social Media title at the 2025 gsport Awards, in Johannesburg on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Photo: Paul Mukwevho / gsport
Potso Aphane’s work has been a powerful catalyst for expanding the visibility of women’s sport, a passion that earned her the Endeavour AV Woman in Social Media title at the 2025 gsport Awards, in Johannesburg on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran / gsport
“Step into every space with confidence, even if you’re the only woman in the room,” Aphane encourages. “Trust your voice, be curious, and keep learning.” Photo: Supplied
Potso Aphane has been a dynamic force in elevating women’s sport for years, and for her creative storytelling to ensure the narrative of women is being told, she was crowned the Endeavour AV Woman in Social Media winner, at the 2025 gsport Awards
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South Africa’s 800m star Prudence Sekgodiso was crowned the 2025 Athlete of the Year at #GSPORT20, walking away with the top prize thanks to a sensational year where she broke records and became the first South African Indoor 800m World Champion #IRecogniseHer
The 20th annual gsport Awards was hosted by the gsport Trust at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg. Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran
Former 800m world champion Caster Semenya lauded the 2025 gsport Athlete of the Year, Prudence Sekgodiso, who could not attend due to World Cup commitments. Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran
South Africa’s 800m star Prudence Sekgodiso was crowned the 2025 Athlete of the Year at #GSPORT20, walking away with the top prize thanks to a sensational year where she broke records and became the first South African Indoor 800m World Champion #IRecogniseHer
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It's gsport's #NewsletterDay and you've got mail: The 8th #GSPORT20 Edition celebrates broadcast icon Gloria Brown, digital trailblazer Potso Aphane and media guru Karabo Mokgalagadi. Read to learn how they're using their voices to elevate women's sport. #gsport #gsportNewsletter #IRecogniseHer
Akhona Ngcobondwana says winning a gsport Award is more than just recognition, it’s a reminder that the work she is doing matters. She was crowned Telkom Woman of the Year at the glitzy bash on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Photo: Paul Mukwevho / gsport
“To be honest, it still feels so surreal. Every now and then, I catch myself replaying that moment, and it fills me with such gratitude and joy.” Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran / gsport
“I believe this recognition will open new opportunities, partnerships, and platforms for me to grow and to amplify my work even further.” Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran / gsport
#GSPORT20 Telkom Woman of the Year Akhona Ngcobondwana has been dubbed a visionary for her work at Ellis Park and for the contribution she has made to women’s rugby, tirelessly ensuring that the women’s game moves in the right direction
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The next generation of athletes were celebrated at the 2025 gsport Awards, with scholar stars Karabo More (Pictured, Athletics) and footballer Rethabile Molefe’s talent recognised on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran
Up and coming running star Karabo More earned the Emerging Athlete of the Year Award. Photo: Paul Mukwevho
Footballer Rethabile Molefe walked away with School Sport Star of the Year. Photo: Paul Mukwevho
Karabo More and Rethabile Molefe are next generation of sportswomen, and the pair were celebrated for their success at #GSPORT20, where More won the Emerging Athlete of the Year, and Molefe walked away with the School Sports Star Award
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#gsportNewsletter ⏰ You have mail! The 7th edition of #GSPORT20 Newsletters has hit your inbox: Read how Caster Semenya lauds 2025 gsport Athlete of the Year Prudence Sekgodiso; we hear how Decor4Hire’s Maranda Pieterse brought the Ode to 2006 theme to life; Akhona Ngcobondwana reflects on being unveiled as the 2025 Telkom Woman of the Year; and learn about scholar athletes and 2025 Emerging Athlete Karabo More, and 2025 School Sport Star Rethabile Molefe #IRecogniseHer
#gsportNewsletter ⏰ You have mail! The 7th edition of #GSPORT20 Newsletters has hit your inbox: Read how Caster Semenya lauds 2025 gsport Athlete of the Year Prudence Sekgodiso; Decor4Hire’s Maranda Pieterse brings the Ode to 2006 theme to life; Akhona Ngcobondwana ... (Full text in ALT)
After a sensational year that saw Prudence Sekgodiso solidify her place as the South African queen of the 800m, she was unveiled as gsport Athlete of the Year Award and, in her absence at the glittering ceremony, she represented by Caster Semenya at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 30 August, 2025. All Photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran / gsport
The 2025 gsport Awards brought together the leading women in sport for a night of celebration and recognition abuzz with activity, as the elite athletes and women in sport gathered for the 20th edition of the pioneering awards ceremony.
Sport, Arts and Culture Deputy Minister, Peace Mabe (right), looks on proudly at the 2025 Ministerial Recognition of Excellent Award winners, (from right) Tasha Mentasti, Violet Semenya, Bonita van Jaarsveld, Brenda Marolen and Alicia Pillay for Tezna Abrahams.
After a sensational international season, 800m track star Prudence Sekgodiso was crowned Athlete of the Year at the 20th gsport Awards, which saw the unveiling of exceptional winners with the crème de la crème of women’s sport in attendance
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Cynthia Tshaka’s trailblazing career is being celebrated after the South African sports broadcasting legend was inducted into the gsport Hall of Fame at an intimate gathering of industry leaders in Johannesburg on Friday, 29 August, 2025. All Photos: Supplied
One thing Tshaka is well-known for is opening the door of opportunity for women in the industry, and many stars today have benefited from her support.
One thing Tshaka is well-known for is opening the door of opportunity for women in the industry, and many stars today have benefited from her support.
Cynthia Tshaka’s trailblazing career is being celebrated after the South African sports broadcasting legend was inducted into the gsport Hall of Fame at an intimate gathering of industry leaders in Johannesburg on Friday
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The weekly gsport Newsletter publishes early evening weekly on Wednesdays around 6pm CAT, and features in-depth feature articles and interviews on gsport's four repeating themes: Athlete, Media, Sponsorship and Leadership, occasionally interspersed with special editions of the Newsletter to mark unique opportunities to enhance the prospects of girls and women in sport, along with descriptions of and links to relevant gsport content published in the week on the gsport.co.za website. To subscribe to the gsport Newsletter delivered by MailChimp: https://mailchi.mp/gsport.co.za/signup-today
It's gsport's #NewsletterDay and you've got mail: The 6th #GSPORT20 Edition features Founder Kass Naidoo's preview of the 2025 gsport Awards; Hall of Famers tell the story of what this recognition meant to them; and we look at the outstanding 2025 Telkom Woman of the Year Finalists #IRecogniseHer
Despite unforgiving rainfall, Olympic silver medallist Jo-Ané du Plessis (née Van Dyk) managed to hold on for second position in the women's javelin throw at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday, 20 August, 2025 File Photo: Supplied
SILVER 🥈🇿🇦 #GSPORT20 Athlete of the Year Finalist Jo-Ané du Plessis held on for second position in the women's javelin throw despite inclement conditions at the penultimate Diamond League Series meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland #IRecogniseHer
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With the gsport Awards edging ever closer, anticipation is building ahead of the milestone event that is set to celebrate its 20th edition. Someone who knows all about what it means to be part of such a prestigious night is Mpumi Manyisi. All Photos: Supplied
2022 gsport Award winner and sports journalist Mpumi Manyisi is in the running again this year, and encourages fellow Finalists to live the moment.
“We need more organisations such as gsport4girls to make sure that the spotlight shines on women,” says 2022 Woman in Print winner, Manyisi.
‘Winning a gsport Award Opened Doors’ - With the gsport Awards edging ever closer, anticipation is building. 2022 Woman in Print winner Mpumi Manyisi, a Finalist in the same category this year again, knows what it means to be on the gsport stage
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The FirstRand Choir in full swing. From applying to work on the #gsport20 campaign to being front and centre at the Springbok Women's Rugby World Cup send-off, Content Creator Karabelo Duiker is truly living her best life. All Photos: Karabelo Duiker
Springbok Women Head Coach, Swys de Bruin said: “We look to go further than ever before and get into the play-offs.”
Later, the vibe turned electric with a performance by Lira, before the Women Boks, led the Gwijo, filling the room with goosebumps.
From applying to work on the #gsport20 campaign to being front and centre at the Springbok Women's Rugby World Cup send-off, Content Creator Karabelo Duiker is truly living her best life
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The smell of braai meat, the sounds of Mzansi music, and an atmosphere buzzing with support for women’s sport set the perfect stage for the second edition of #SportsFriday at Red Cherry Interactive, the creative home of #gsport20 #IRecogniseHer #gsport20 All Photos: Supplied
There was a stern discussion about the harsh realities for South African women in sport, but the hosts’ feel-good vibe was undeniable.
Distinguished guests included Wanele Mngomezulu from Cricket South Africa Marketing, and the Federation’s Comms team.
The smell of braai meat, the sounds of Mzansi music, and an atmosphere buzzing with support for women’s sport set the perfect stage for #SportsFriday at Red Cherry Interactive! #IRecogniseHer #SocialSunday
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Three well-accomplished women in sport make up the finalists in the #BrandSouthAfrica Para Sport Star category at this year’s #gsport20 Awards. Kgothatso Montjane, Simoné Kruger and Kat Swanepoel are vying for the top prize at the landmark event
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You've got mail: The 5th #GSPORT20 Edition features 2025 Finalist Woman in Print Award finalist, Mpumi Manyisi; and Boitumelo Valtina Matjila, pivoting from her spikes to commanding the mics at SA’s biggest sporting events; and all the latest 2025 gsport Awards news
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With the announcement of Finalists in the 2025 gsport Awards, Vusiwe Ngcobo, Layla Arrison and Gloria Brown are leading the SABC Sport Woman in TV category with passion and purpose. All Photos: Supplied
The SABC Sport Woman in TV category is an example of what happens when women take the mic, own the moment, and tell the stories that matter: Vusiwe Ngcobo, Gloria Brown, and Layla Arrison are leading with passion and purpose #GSPORT20 #IRecogniseHer
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🎉 EXTRA VOTING DAY ALERT! 🎉 Due to popular demand, voting for the #gsport20 Awards has been extended! ⏳ This is your last chance to vote for the incredible women and champions shaping women’s sport - from athletes and coaches to sponsors and leaders. 🗳️ New deadline: 11 August 2025! Head to gsport.co.za NOW and make your voice count! #IRecogniseHer
🎉 EXTRA VOTING DAY ALERT! 🎉
#gsport20 Awards voting extended!
A chance to vote for the incredible champions shaping women’s sport - athletes, coaches, sponsors and leaders.
🗳️ New deadline: 11 August 2025!
Head to gsport.co.za and VOTE!
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The Women in Radio category at the gsport Awards is always a hotly contested affair, and this year is no different, with Mahlodi Ranku, Rachel Makhura, and Oarabile Diphoko the Finalists for the SABC Sport Women In Radio category for the 2025 edition of the event. All Photos: Supplied
Mahlodi Ranku, Rachel Makhura and Oarabile Diphoko are finalists in the #GSPORT20 Awards' hotly-contested #SABCSport Women in Radio category, with all three Finalists known for their authentic contributions to sports radio broadcasting
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It's gsport's #NewsletterDay and you've got mail: The 4th #GSPORT20 Edition features profiles on the three Finalists in the #BrandSouthAfrica Para Sports Star Award, the SABC Woman in TV Award, and the SABC Woman in Radio Award; and so more! #gsportNewsletter #SABCSport #PlayYourPartSA
It's gsport's 👋 #NewsletterDay - the 4th #GSPORT20 Issue ✨ We reflect on an incredible start to #WomensMonth, offer advice to support Finalists, and introduce powerhouses shortlisted for recognition at the 20th gsport Awards!
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#LWN Springbok Women in landmark win over New Zealand's White Ferns in Cape Town; Glenrose Xaba wins third Spar 10km as she looks to defend her Grand Prix title; and 60 Finalists are unveiled at the SABC studios in Johannesburg as #GSPORT20 voting gets underway #GoGirls #IRecogniseHer
As gsport marks 19 years of uniting South Africa behind the power of women’s sport, we proudly announce a landmark partnership with Red Cherry Interactive as the official content and activation partner for the 20th edition of the gsport Awards #GSPORT20 #IRecogniseHer
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The excitement of announcing finalists for a landmark 20th edition of the gsport Awards 🥳
Throwback to Friday, 1 August live on SABC 1 alongside #SABCSport #BrandSouthAfrica #RedCherryInteractive and #WorldwideSports as we celebrated collaboration for empowerment of women 🥳
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Finalists for the 20th gsport Awards were unveiled in a live broadcast on SABC 1 on 1 August 2025👏Congratulations to all 60 finalists vying for top honours on #gsport20 stage Voting open at gsport.co.za/voting until 10 August #PlayYourPartSA #GetInvolved #IRecogniseHer
Offices paused, homes hushed, and cellphones lit up as the 2025 gsport Awards Finalists were announced live on SABC 1 in a moment that united the nation in celebrating women in sport, as Women’s Month kicked off in South Africa. All Photos: gsport / Alaister Russell
The broadcast was in the very capable hands of SABC television and radio sports Anchor, Lonwabo Miso.
SABC Sport GM, Keletso Totlhanyo, said of gsport: “It can inspire the young girls. They should know that the world is an oyster for them.”
Offices paused, homes hushed, and cellphones lit up as the 2025 gsport Awards Finalists were announced live on SABC 1 in a moment that united the nation in celebrating women in sport, as Women’s Month kicked off in South Africa
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Sunday 3 August, 2025 Quote of the Day by SA sports anchor, Lesego Pooe: “Make sure you look your best. Be your best and don’t forget the confidence because that’s as important.” - former gsport Award winner and Presenter Squad star Lesego Pooe #redcarpetadvice #QOTD #SocialSunday #IRecogniseHer #gsport20 #gsportArchive Read more about Lesego Pooe and more women advocating for girls and women in sport on the gsport website: https://gsport.co.za/?s=Lesego+Pooe https://gsport.co.za/
“Make sure you look your best. Be your best and don’t forget the confidence because that’s as important.” - former gsport Award winner and Presenter Squad star Lesego Pooe #redcarpetadvice #QOTD #SocialSunday #IRecogniseHer #gsport20 #gsportArchive
