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On Africa Day, gsport salutes Zimbabwe boxing champion and 2025 gsport African Woman in Sport award winner Monica Mkandla #AfricaDay

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May 25, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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MEET THE FINALIST 🔥
Vote Abigail Smit for 2026 gsport Awards Emerging Athlete of the Year!
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⏰ Closes Friday, 10 July
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July 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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WINNERS WEEK 🥳 continues on gsport's IG account:

Double gsport Award winner Lonwabo Miso joined Thabiso Mosia in studio at Radio2000 last night to reflect on the recognition she received on Saturday night 🙌 🙌
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Lonwabo Miso smiles broadly in a radio studio, holding up two framed gsport Awards 2026 winner's certificates, one for SABC Sport Woman in Radio and one for SABC Sport Woman in TV.
August 11, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Sleepless nights, sacrifice and a work ethic that breaks down closed doors carried Lonwabo Miso to her historic double at the 21st gsport Awards, and she tells the full story in tonight's #gsportNewsletter
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August 19, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Penny Heyns, the first name ever written into the gsport Hall of Fame, has shared 20th birthday wishes with gsport, remarking how the platform changes everything for women in sport in South Africa, from the athletes, to those working behind the scenes.

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August 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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You've got mail! The #MediaEdition of the #gsportNewsletter is out: SA para-cyclist Toni Mould releases debut book Breaking The Mould; the gsport Awards experience with Olwethu Mbanjane; and the fourth #gsport21 Code is now out - Apply now! 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
May 27, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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#FBF ✨

2025 Telkom Woman of the Year Akhona Ngcobondwana reflects on recognition opening doors for women in sport, as the 2026 gsport Awards draw closer!

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#FBF ✨ Just weeks away from crowning the 2026 gsport Awards winners, we're reflecting on the words of 2025 Telkom Woman of the Year, Akhona Ngcobondwana. Recognition is more than a trophy, it's an opportunity to open doors, inspire others and make women's sport more visible. Who will take to the stage next? We can't wait to celebrate a new generation of game changers in August. #IRecogniseHer #gsport21 #20YearsOfgsport ALT TEXT Text elements on the graphic: "I believe this recognition will open new opportunities, partnerships, and platforms for me to grow and to amplify my work even further. More than anything, I hope it gives me the chance to inspire the next generation of women in sport and create more visibility for the incredible talent around us." - 2025 Telkom Woman of the Year, Akhona Ngcobondwana. #IRecogniseHer #gsport21 #20YearsOfgsport. Akhona Ngcobondwana. #20YearsOfgsport. Graphical description: A gold and black gsport Awards graphic featuring a photograph of Akhona Ngcobondwana smiling in a pale yellow off-shoulder dress, holding her framed Telkom Woman of the Year certificate in one hand and her glass gsport Awards trophy in the other, with her quote displayed above the photograph and her name and the hashtag 20YearsOfgsport below it.
July 17, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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You've got mail! The #LeadershipEdition of the #gsportNewsletter is out: Grace Adhiambo champions investment in African rugby; From captain to Springbok Women's Clinician: the Neda Isaacs story; and the second #gsport21 Code is in this evening's Newsletter - 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
May 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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gsport has unveiled the shortlist for the 21st annual gsport Awards, celebrating the athletes, teams and trailblazers powering South African women's sport, with public voting now open at the gsport website
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The lockup logo for the 2026 gsport Awards in bold text on a white background. The gsport Trust has unveiled the Finalists for the 21st annual gsport Awards, celebrating standout achievement across South African women's and girls' sport, in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 1 July, 2026. Photo: gsport
July 1, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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You've got mail! It's the #gsport21 Special Edition: Nominations open for the 2026 gsport Awards; Kass on #20YearsOfgsport; Gloria Brown inspires the next generation; and say #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
March 11, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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2023 Emerging Athlete of the Year, golfer Kyra van Kan, on the #gsportAwards: "The privilege of attending the red carpet really made me feel like a celebrity." We build this stage so the next generation never triumphs in the dark.
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The Power of Recognition ✨ As we celebrate our 20th birthday, we are looking back at the moments that define the gsport stage. From the fairways to the red carpet, we give women in sport the visibility they deserve. Our 2023 Emerging Athlete of the Year, golfer Kyra van Kan, perfectly captured this: “The experience for me was amazing... The privilege of wearing a fancy dress and attending the red carpet really made me feel like a celebrity.” With nominations for this landmark 21st edition (our first awards was held the day we launched) closed, the focus shifts to preparing our crew for an unforgettable night. We build this stage so the next generation never triumphs in the dark. #WeBuildThisStage #20YearsOfgsport #IRecogniseHer The amazing girls and women featured across gsport pages since we began writing about them in 2006 have one thing in common - skin in the game. Their life stories, experiences and learnings are a rich source of community wealth, and there is nothing gsport likes to do more than empower those among us in need of a step up to leap over a hurdle. Read more about Kyra on gsport: https://gsport.co.za/?s=%27Kyra+van+Kan%27
June 6, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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Voting for the 2026 gsport Awards is open, back the women powering South African sport before it closes on 10 July 2026, full details in the ALT
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VOTE NOW 🚨 The power is in your hands! 🗳️✨ Voting for the 2026 gsport Awards is officially OPEN! For 20 years, we have been celebrating the incredible powerhouses of South African women's sport. Now, it’s your turn to make your voice heard and back your favorites. 🇿🇦💪 ⏰ Don't wait… voting closes on Friday, 10 July 2026! Every single vote counts. Let’s show our athletes, coaches, media, sponsors, and administrators the recognition they deserve. 🔗 How to vote: Head straight to the gsport website right now! Who are you voting for this year? Tag them in the comments to show your support early! 👇 #IRecogniseHer #20YearsOfgsport #gsport21
July 1, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Women's Month starts today, gsport turns 20, and the countdown to the historic 21st gsport Awards is on. Twenty years of recording, recognising and remembering her story.

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🥳🎂 AUGUST IS HERE, AND THE ULTIMATE TRIPLE CELEBRATION BEGINS! 🇿🇦✨ Today, 1 August 2026, marks the official start of Women’s Month, and there is no better way to kick it off than celebrating #20YearsOfgsport! Two decades of unmatched dedication to recording, recognizing, and remembering girls and women in sport. ✊💚 What started as a bold dream on this exact day in 2006 has grown into a powerful 24/7 movement. But the party doesn't stop there... IT IS ALSO AWARDS WEEK! 🏆🎉 The countdown is officially live for the historic #gsport21 Awards. Get ready for a massive week of honouring legends, historic throwbacks, and spotlighting the future of the game as we celebrate the power of women all month long. 🍰 Pass the cake, turn up the hype, and celebrate with us! 💬 We want to hear from you: Tell us what gsport means to you in the comments below! Let's flood the feed with 20 years of incredible community and inspiration to start Women's Month strong. 👇💚 #20YearsOfgsport #gsport21 #WomensMonth #BirthdayWeek #AwardsWeek #Since2006
August 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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#gsportNewsletter From the red carpet to the final envelope, the 21st gsport Awards turned the Wanderers Club into a celebration of every South African sportswoman who has been seen, named and honoured across 20 years of making women's sport visible
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Glamour, gratitude and 20 years of making women's sport visible came together as finalists, winners and guests marked the 21st edition of the gsport Awards, held at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August 2026. All Photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran / (c) gsport 2026 Red carpet arrivals set the tone for an evening honouring South African sportswomen in front of a live national television and radio audience. Long after the live broadcast ended, high-fashion portraits, late media interviews and a full dance floor carried proceedings into the early hours. Music from the Telkom DJ Box lifted the newly refurbished Grand Foyer long before the ballroom doors opened, with the Telkom photo booth alongside it.
September 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 💃

Cast your vote online for her and the rest of your favourite finalists!

🔗 Website: www.gsport.co.za
⏰ Closes: Friday, 10 July 2026

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July 9, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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You've got mail! Tonight's #gsportNewsletter celebrates #gsport21 Lonwabo Miso on the work ethic behind her historic night; Woman in PR and Sponsorship winner Monya Greyvenstein turns promise into professional opportunity; and the I Recognise Her video that moved us all.
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August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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#gsportNewsletter Yamkela Njapha turned years of following gsport into a place behind the camera at the Hall of Fame Luncheon and the 21st gsport Awards, walking away with confirmation that her mission to grow women's sport in Africa matters #gsport21 #20Yearsofgsport
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Volunteer content creator and photographer Yamkela Njapha lent her lens and her energy to the gsport community, describing the experience as a homecoming that confirmed her mission to build visibility for women's sport in Africa, at the 21st gsport Awards at Wanderers Club, Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August 2026. All Photos: Supplied Njapha has followed gsport since 2019, answering the call for volunteers to work at an Awards platform she had long admired from a distance. Behind the camera at the Hall of Fame Luncheon, Njapha captured the stories of women who paved the way for the generation now rising in sport.
August 16, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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You've got mail! Tonight's #gsport21 special edition takes you back inside the 21st gsport Awards, with Kass Naidoo on the night itself, winners in their own words, volunteer Yamkela Njapha behind the camera, and the full broadcast now streaming.
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August 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Follow gsport on Instagram for #gsport21 Winners Week, a few days of deep dives into the game-changers, history-makers and unsung heroes honoured at the 2026 gsport Awards, each of them in their own words.
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August 10, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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📍 CHECKED IN & READY TO CELEBRATE!
Guests are arriving, checking in and getting ready for a very special evening celebrating the incredible women who continue to make their mark in sport.
Let the celebrations begin! ✨
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August 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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✨ THEY’RE ARRIVING!

The #gsport21 Awards red carpet is officially OPEN! Our guests are arriving in style as we get ready to celebrate 20 years of championing women in sport.

The excitement is building! 🏆

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August 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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📷 STRIKE A POSE! From solo red carpet moments to fabulous group shots, our #gsport21 guests are making their entrance count.

The cameras are rolling and the celebration is officially underway!

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Photos of Digital Squad members and gsport Awards Finalists and guests pictured on the red carpet, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August, 2026. All photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran Photos of Digital Squad members and gsport Awards Finalists and guests pictured on the red carpet, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August, 2026. All photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran Photos of Digital Squad members and gsport Awards Finalists and guests pictured on the red carpet, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August, 2026. All photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran Photos of Digital Squad members and gsport Awards Finalists and guests pictured on the red carpet, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August, 2026. All photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran
August 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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✨ LOOK WHO’S HERE!

The red carpet is filling up with an incredible athletes, coaches, media, leaders, supporters and champions of women’s sport.

It’s going to be a night to remember! 🏆
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Photos of Digital Squad members and gsport Awards Finalists and guests pictured on the red carpet, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August, 2026. All photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran Photos of Digital Squad members and gsport Awards Finalists and guests pictured on the red carpet, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August, 2026. All photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran Photos of Digital Squad members and gsport Awards Finalists and guests pictured on the red carpet, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August, 2026. All photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran Photos of Digital Squad members and gsport Awards Finalists and guests pictured on the red carpet, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August, 2026. All photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran
August 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Twenty years ago Kass Naidoo had one idea, to make the story of South Africa's girls and women in sport visible, and on Saturday gsport turns 20 with Penny Heyns, Kgothatso Montjane and Janine Anthony saluting the journey
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gsport turns 20 on Saturday, 1 August 2026, twenty years after co-founder Kass Naidoo set out to make the story of South Africa's girls and women in sport visible. All Photos: Supplied Penny Heyns, the inaugural inductee into the gsport Hall of Fame in 2006, has watched the platform grow across two decades. Marking twenty years of gsport, a platform built to ensure that women's sporting achievement is recorded, recognised and remembered.
August 2, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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The @inverroche Global Woman in Sport award was introduced in 2020 to bridge the gap between Africa and the rest of the world!

Who will walk away with top honours in this category?

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Gold and white graphic headed with the hashtag 20yearsofgsport, asking who will win Inverroche Global Woman in Sport. Three headshots run across the centre, labelled Bongiwe Msomi, Debbie Alexander and Lauren Agenbag. Beneath them the category description reads, a woman who is impacting sport globally, going the extra mile to put women's sport on the map internationally. The website gsport.co.za appears below, with the line Winners Announced on 8 August at the foot. Gold ribbon streamers frame the design.
August 2, 2026 at 9:04 AM