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Gloria Brown, winner of the SABC Sport Woman in Television award, holding her trophy and certificate at the 2025 gsport Awards in a moment of recognition for excellence in women's sport media. Photo: Paul Mukwevho / gsport

The #gsport21 spotlight is waiting… is your name on it? 👀

Nominations are rolling in at gsport.co.za, and the competition is heating up!

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The #LeadershipEdition of the #gsportNewsletter is out later today: Kaizer Chiefs Ladies' first coach Unathi Mabena; Netball SA's new CEO Adam Brooke; and cricket stats pioneer Sue Abbott #IRecogniseHer - Subscribe free mailchi.mp/gsport.co.za...

Could YOU be one of the stars on the #gsport21 stage? ✨👀

Nominations are streaming in at gsport.co.za — and we’re loving the fresh faces!

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A file photo of Jessica Nkomo winning the Woman in PR and Sponsorship. Award at the 2024 gsport Awards. Photo: gsport

Do you dream of being recognised on the #gsport21 stage?

Nominations are streaming in at gsport.co.za, and we’re already seeing exciting new names emerge 👀

Get your nominations in by 31 May 2026, and you could find your name among the stars 🌟

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The #SponsorshipEdition of the #gsportNewsletter is out later today: SA Rugby announces Pro Rugby League to start this year; Young Indian Supercross racer Aleena Mansur has a vision; and Standard Bank backs Banyana Banyana #IRecogniseHer - Subscribe free mailchi.mp/gsport.co.za...

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

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Glamour, excellence, and the power of women's sport. Nominations for the 2026 gsport Awards are open now at gsport.co.za. Photo: Paul Mukwevho / gsport

#gsport21 gsport has officially opened nominations for the 2026 gsport Awards, with 20 categories recognising athletes, coaches, media professionals, sponsors, and community champions. Submit nomination before 31 May 2026 at gsport.co.za
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#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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South Africa’s top female boxer Simangele Hadebe put her talent on show in the ring as she completed a unanimous win over Nigeria’s Olamiposi Solomon to lift the WBO Africa Flyweight belt in Kagiso, Johannesburg, on Friday, 26 September 2025. All Photos: Supplied

It means so much because, slowly but surely, we're getting back to the top,” says Hadebe on her latest triumph.

Hadebe: “My prayer is that a reputable South African promoter has seen my ability and skill and will give me an opportunity to fight for a world title in my own country.”

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
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Glenrose Xaba has sealed the 2025 Spar Grand Prix title in Gqeberha, clocking 31:57 for her fourth win of the season ahead of Tayla Kavanagh (right) and Diniya Abaraya (left), to give her an unassailable series lead, at Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, on Saturday, 27 February 2025. All Photos: Micheal Sheehan / Gallo Images

Xaba wins her a noteworthy distinction of becoming the first Black South African athlete to win the Spar Grand Prix series three times.

Despite not feeling well, the athlete nicknamed ‘SuperCharge’ injected pace, and the race for the first spot was over as a contest.

Glenrose Xaba seals the 2025 Spar Grand Prix title in Gqeberha, clocking 31:57 for her fourth win of the season to give her an unassailable lead, and making her the first Black athlete to win the series three times
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Lynne Cantwell, former SA Rugby High-Performance Manager for Women’s Rugby, will be honoured with induction into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at a special ceremony on 26 September during the Women’s Summit in London, coinciding with the eve of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final. All Photos: Lynne Cantwell

World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson: “Lynne was a generational talent and an inspirational part of an Ireland team that secured a first-ever Women’s Six Nations title.”

Pictured with the Springbok Women Sevens at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Prior to her position as Head of Women’s Strategy for the Irish Rugby Football Union, Cantwell advanced women’s rugby in South Africa by securing international participation, and establishing a formal contracting structure for national players.

Lynne Cantwell, former SA Rugby High-Performance Manager for Women’s Rugby and the Republic of Ireland’s most capped women’s player, will be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame for her efforts on the field
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We are putting the final touches on today’s gsport Newsletter. Here’s Ministerial Recognition of Excellence recipient, Brenda Marolen, whose story features prominently, along with other great reads for current and upcoming leaders.
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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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Sport, Arts and Culture Deputy Minister, Peace Mabe; G100 Global Advisory Council member, Dr Malebo Maponyane; G100 Global Chair - Sports and Championships Wing, Mapulane Phohleli; former DSAC DDG Sumayya Khan; and gsport Founder, Kass Naidoo. Photo: gsport / Paul Mukwevho

Big shout out to Richard Horwell and Endeavour AV, who ensured technical details were flawless, delivering outstanding support to the live broadcast crew from SABC Sport. Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran

The Deputy Minister and entourage make their entrance signalling the start of proceedings for the 2025 gsport Awards. Photo: Sachin du Plooy Naran

The 20th gsport Awards last Saturday was pure magic, a night that spilled onto timelines and kept everyone buzzing for days, fulfilling the event’s ‘An Ode to 2006’ theme at which glamorous guests were enthralled with the amazing stars unveiled #IRecogniseHer
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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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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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On Friday, 29 August, a luncheon attended by among South Africa’s most distinguished women in sport will gather to welcome the 2025 gsport Hall of Fame inductee. Photo: gsport / Rebecca Hearfield

2024 gsport Hall of Famer, Mandisa Williams;“Enjoy your special accolade and never let anyone steal your spotlight, and work to create a safe space for women athletes. A luta continua!”

2022 gsport Hall of Famer, Marian Marescia shared how gsport has made a substantial impact on the lives of past and present sportswomen, with huge differences being acknowledged.

#gsportNewsletter A very distinguished celebration precedes the big celebration on Saturday: Today, a luncheon attended by among South Africa’s most distinguished women in sport will gather to welcome the 2025 gsport Hall of Fame inductee
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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 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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In a historic moment, the Minister of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has announced the appointment of Dr Cynthia Ntombifuthi Khumalo as the first woman to serve as Director-General of the Department. File Photo: The South African Cultural Observatory

In a historic moment, the Minister of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has announced the appointment of Dr Cynthia Ntombifuthi Khumalo as the first woman to serve as Director-General of the Department
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