The ICC Annual Conference 2023 was an unforgettable experience, reflecting the essence of Madiba's words, "Sport has the power to unite. Over 100 member countries of the ICC gathered to inspire future generations and advance cricket. I witnessed diverse challenges and unique approaches from different corners of the world, all working towards making the game [...]
I had the honour of hosting the Minister’s Recognition of Excellence in Sport Awards on Thursday night when Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa recognized athletes that punched above their weight during Covid-19. The most heartwarming thing was seeing women’s sport rise up to be the biggest winners on the night with the [...]
The fourth annual Digital Media Africa 2019 kicked off in Sandton on Wednesday, and gsport4girls Founder Kass Naidoo was invited to share a speaking platform addressing new solutions and new leadership for Revenue Innovation with Phathiswa Magopeni (SABC Group Executive: News and Current Affairs) and Pamella Makotsi Sittoni (Executive Editor, Kenya’s Daily Nation media group). [...]
True sports development is anchored in school sport. I often feel that more can be done at this level to inspire athletes, administrators and coaches. So, it was wonderful to be invited to speak at the 2019 Powerade Performance Academy aimed at equipping high school coaches with key insights to power their journeys forward. I [...]
There is something deeply satisfying about routines. The more you follow them, the better you get, and the more you win at life. When you are not winning, you are learning… How to improve your processes … How to adapt, and … How to fail forward until you hit that next winning shot! So, it [...]
Every so often, I get the wonderful opportunity to be part of an event that empowers women to live their best life. On Friday, 15 March, I had the honour of hosting and speaking at the official launch of the Microsoft Elevate event. Feeling truly inspired by all the incredible women that surround us. #ElevateWomen [...]
I value opportunities to talk about women’s sport and ways in which we can raise the profile of female athletes and the sports they play. Speaking at the Wits Peak Performance Summit allowed me to share ways in which the gsport initiative has enhanced its offering to help women in sport build their brand. After [...]
I have long admired Stellenbosch University (Maties) Chief Director of Sport, Ilhaam Groenewald, from afar. So, when she called to ask me to be guest speaker at her 2018 Maties Sport Awards, I responded without hesitation: “Yes!” What an honour to be asked to speak at such a prestigious occasion at one of the top [...]
Humbled to be counted among a trove of amazing African women featured in “HerStory, Daughters of Modjadji/Umlando Wakhe – Amadodakazi Endlovukazi uModjadji by Natasha Allie, Baba Tamana-Gqubule and Thandiwe Matthews. The bilingual treasure is illustrated with heart-warming home grown artwork and is available at R250 through Khaloza Books. Last month, legendary SA journalist and current [...]
A sports dialogue geared at finding solutions to the lack of active female sports participation took centre stage at Wits University A sports dialogue geared at finding solutions to the lack of active female sports participation took centre stage as Wits welcomed close to 100 participants for the Central Gauteng Women in Sport dialogue. BRAAMFONTEIN [...]
