For the second year in a row, I had the honour of being MC for the launch of the Brutal Fruit Netball Premier League.

What has impressed me on both occasions is the media presence at the event, and subsequent promotion of the semi-professional league across various media platforms.

Women’s sport is crying out for real content and the Premier League provides exactly that. High intensity action with ever improving teams facing off in tense battles.

My wish for #BFNPL is for it to grow into a fully professional league that provides proper playing and paying opportunities, that keep our best players playing in South Africa.

In only its fourth year, the #BFNPL has the potential to be a real game changer in SA sport!

 

Photo 1 caption: The fourth instalment of the Brutal Fruit Netball League was launched in Joburg, at SAB’s World of Beer in Newtown, to great media interest gathered for the occasion, and I was honoured to be MC for the prestigious event once again.

Photo 2 caption: What it is all about: The brand-new gold trophy to be lifted by the winners of the 2016 #BFNPL

Photo 3 caption: Netball SA President Mimi Mthethwa (right) listens on as Brutal Fruit Marketing Manager Kudzi Mathabire explains the many exciting developments for this year’s tournament, including player stipends and an overseas competition trip for the premier league’s winners.

Photo 4 caption: Kate Nokwe (eNCA, left), Busisiwe Mokwena (City Press, centre) and Rachel Makhura (Channel Africa, right) consider the road the Premier League has taken thus far, and improvements that can be made.

Photo 5 caption: The invigorated media contingent covering this year’s launch was the day’s signature event for me, love seeing SA women in sport increasingly receiving their dues.