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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 10h

The South African women’s hockey team produced a composed and commanding display to defeat Nigeria 5–0 in their final 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations group stage match on Friday, sealing their place in Saturday’s final in Ismailia
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The South African women’s hockey team produced a composed and commanding display to defeat Nigeria 5–0 in their final group stage match at the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations, sealing their place in Saturday’s final and taking another step toward qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Ismailia, Egypt, on Friday, 17 October 2025. All Photos: Jan van Zyl

South Africa will face Ghana in the continental final on Saturday as both nations seek Africa’s qualification to the World Cup.

Onthatile Zulu in control, pictured driving the South African attack up the field against Nigeria in their final group stage match.

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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 13h

Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits produced a commanding batting display as the Proteas Women secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka via DLS in their rain-interrupted ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Friday
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Nonkululeko Mlaba once again returned the best bowling figures, her 3/30 including Sri Lanka top-scorer and opening bat, Vishmi Gunaratne, as the Proteas Women secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka via the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method in their rain-interrupted ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Friday, 17 October 2025. All Photos: Sameera Peiris / Getty Images via ICC

Laura Wolvaardt earned Player of the Match for her commanding batting display in SA’s 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.

Tazmin Brits bounced back from two consecutive ducks with a blazing half-century as both openers carried their bats in the win.

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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 1d

#gsportNewsletter COSAFA is championing women's leadership in Southern African football with its Women’s Leadership Programme, which has over 40 women leaders strengthening their capacity to shape the future of the regional game
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COSAFA intent on ensuring women rise to leadership roles in Southern African Football - gsport4girls

COSAFA’s Women’s Leadership Programme brings together over 40 women to strengthen their capacity to shape the future of the regional game

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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 2d

#gsportNewsletter Former player Layla Arrison reflects on her ‘unbelievable' experience covering the Women's Rugby World Cup as a SuperSport broadcaster, calling it a humbling and confidence-boosting moment that's made an impactful mark on her career
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Former player Layla Arrison reflects on her ‘unbelievable’ experience covering the Women’s Rugby World Cup as a SuperSport broadcaster, calling it a pivotal, humbling, and confidence-boosting moment that’s made an impactful mark on her career. All Photos: Supplied

Pictured with (from left) Laura-Jane Jones and Karl Tenana, Arrison (right) says: ‘I think the main one for me has to be being able to call the Springbok Women’s quarterfinal.’

As a sports broadcaster, getting to cover a World Cup is something many aspire to; for the SuperSport Rugby presenter, that dream became a reality – Six weeks in England at the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
'So for me, if my family’s proud and I’m giving other girls hope that they know that they can step into the space, yeah, then I feel like I’ve done it.’

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 2d

The South African women's hockey team were held to a frustrating nil–all draw by a resolute Kenya at the African Hockey Cup of Nations despite dominating possession, keeping them unbeaten but needing a result vs Nigeria for the final
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Captain Quanita Bobbs became just the 11th South African woman to reach 200 international caps, a remarkable testament to her consistency and leadership. All Photos: Jan van Zyl

The South African women’s hockey team were left frustrated after being held to a 0–all draw by Kenya in their third match of the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. All Photos: Jan van Zyl

Hannah Pearce moves the attack line up the field. South Africa dominated possession, but were frustrated as Kenya’s defence skilfully prevented penetration.

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 3d

You've got mail! #gsportNewsletter: Jessica Motaung welcomes FIFA Committee appointment; Spar Proteas Captain Khanyisa Chawane says leadership is all about connecting with people; and COSAFA builds towards increased leadership roles for women! #LeadershipEdition

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 3d

Hilary Bruss and Bridgitte Hartley made light work of claiming the 2025 South African K2 title at the Fish River Canoe Marathon, when the pair lead from the start and were able to claim the top prize over the weekend
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Hilary Bruss and Bridgitte Hartley (right) were in a class of their own at the Fish River Canoe Marathon to cruise home to take the 2025 South African K2 title, and despite some unusual errors, the victory was never really in doubt at Cradock in the Eastern Cape, on Sunday, 13 October 2025. All Photos: Angelique Hagen / Gameplan Media

The 2025 SA K2 podium Rachel van Deventer / Tayla Isaac (3rd), Hilary Bruss and Bridgitte Hartley (1st), and Ashley Craig and Abby Solms (2nd).

The 2025 SA K2 juniors podium Keira Hunter and Daisy May Odell (1st); Libby Ross and Hannah Trower (2nd).

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 4d

The South African women’s hockey team held their nerve to secure a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Ghana at the African Cup of Nations in Egypt, maintaining their perfect start and keeping their title defence on track
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Ongeziwe Mali scored in the second and third quarters to position the South African women’s hockey team to continue their winning start to the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Ghana in Ismailia, Egypt, on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. All Photos: Jan van Zyl

South Africa forward Kayla de Waal and the entire Ghanaian defence watch the path of the ball in the tense clash for African dominance.

Newly in the senior team, Caylin Maree pictured playing the ball through to South Africa’s attack with confidence.

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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 4d

Player of the Match Chloé Tryon and Marizanne Kapp set the stage for Nadine de Klerk to seal a dramatic 3-wicket World Cup victory over Bangladesh to extend South Africa’s consecutive wins and place the Proteas Women at third in the rankings
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Chloé Tryon was named Player of the Match after top-scoring with a 69-ball 62, after claiming Rubya Haider for South Africa’s first wicket. All Photos: ICC via Getty Images

Chloé Tryon and Marizanne Kapp shone with the bat as the Proteas Women clinched another dramatic three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their fourth ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 league-stage encounter in Visakhapatnam on Monday, 13 October 2025. All Photos: ICC via Getty Images

Nonkululeko Mlaba once again starred with the ball, her 2/42 included opener Fargana Hoque and skipper Nigar Sultana Joty.

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 4d

“I keep myself motivated by watching and researching other pro tennis players. This helps me realise daily how possible it is for me to also be like them. I watch the tennis channel all the time at home as well.” - Kutlwano Maremeni #QOTD #gsportArchive #ChooseDay

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 5d

#LWN Simoné Kruger strikes Gold at 2025 World Para Athletics Champs New Delhi; South Africa sensationally beat India by 3 wickets for second World Cup win; and Western Province defend their U20 crown against the Blue Bulls in a dominant display #GoGirls

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 5d

The SA women's hockey team started their title defence with a big win over Egypt, as Onthatile Zulu and Kayla de Waal bagged doubles; and Caylin Maree, Jeanri Thomas, and Ané Janse van Vuuren earned their debut senior caps
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The South African women’s hockey team made the perfect start to their 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations campaign, sweeping past hosts Egypt with a commanding 10-nil victory in Ismailia, Egypt, on 12 October 2025. All Photos: Jan van Zyl

It was a memorable day for Ané Janse van Vuuren (pictured), Caylin Maree and Jeanri Thomas, who earned their first senior international caps in the green and gold.

It was a clinical, confident display from the reigning African champions, who now shift focus to Tuesday’s clash with Ghana.

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 5d

The rain has stopped and covers are off at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam ahead of South Africa’s #CWC25 encounter against Bangladesh. Live action starts at 11:30 SAST
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Teams warm up as match officials and ground staff prepare for South Africa's 4th match at the Cricket World Cup 2025 in India, beween the Proteas Women and Bangladesh, at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Live action starts at 11:30 SAST #gsportGlobal

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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 6d

World Champs Australia completed the three-Test series whitewash against the Spar Proteas in Adelaide, with Coach Jenny van Dyk commenting the series was a ‘big eye-opener’ and that ‘a lot of work lies ahead of us’ to improve
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The spear tip of the South African attack Élmere van der Berg caught in mid-air action with the Aussie Diamond defence. Australia continued to display their dominance against the Spar Proteas, beating the visitors 65-42 to claim the series 3-nil in Adelaide, South Australia, on Sunday, 12 October 2025. All Photos: Lauren Morgan/Netball Australia

Proteas SA skipper and Wing Attack player Khanyisa Chawane flies through the air as South Africa look to leverage an instance of possession.

Coach Van Dyk marked the tour as a learning experience, saying that the team looks forward to getting back home to start working on areas of improvement.

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 6d

Eastern Province's Kwaru have made history by defeating Walker Bay Babes 17-14 in a pulsating final to claim the inaugural Betway Women's Club Championship title at Alberton, marking a watershed moment for women's rugby in South Africa
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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 7d

South Africa's Women's Hockey team is aiming for an eighth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt, to secure the sole African berth for the 2026 World Cup, with a squad featuring 9 Olympians and 3 debutantes
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South African Hockey has announced its goal for the women’s national team to win an eighth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations title at the 9th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, from October 11 to 18, 2025. All Photos: Jan van Zyl

The ACN doubles as the continental qualifying event for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, making it a crucial tournament to secure Africa’s sole berth in the 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup.

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 7d

Defending champions Western Province dominated the SA Rugby U20 Women's Week final, outplaying the Blue Bulls to claim the crown, scoring five tries without conceding a point to sweep to the tournament title in Johannesburg on Friday #BokWomen #SAWomensRugby #GoGirls
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Defending champions DHL Western Province delivered a masterclass in the final match of the SA Rugby U20 Women’s Week, outplaying the Blue Bulls 33-0 in a pulsating match at Queens High School in Johannesburg on Friday, 10 October 2025. All Photos: SA Rugby / Gallo Images

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 7d

“I believe we just need to support each other by just speaking about netball – not only netball, actually – all different sporting codes, whether it’s cricket, soccer, ... all the sports that we have ....” - Tshina Mdau
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20251011 #QOTD Tshina Mdau

“I believe, as South Africans, we just need to support each other by just speaking about netball – not only netball, actually – all different sporting codes, whether it’s cricket, soccer, softball waterpolo, all the sports that we have. The more that we talk about it, that will be the stepping to opening up the conversations to inspire the next generation.” Tshina Mdau #QOTD #Support #gsportArchive #TelkomStandTall

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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 8d

Defending champions Western Province beat Border and the Blue Bulls edged the Golden Lions to set up an exciting final at the SA Rugby U20 Women's Week on Friday, following a day of close results in Johannesburg on Wednesday
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Abigail Smit leading defending champions Western Province from the front, the team delivered a masterclass of rugby at Queens High School in Johannesburg with their 57-7 win over Border, confirming their place in the final of the SA Rugby U20 Women's Week on Friday, where they will face the Blue Bulls, at Queens High School in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 8 October 2025. Photo: SA Rugby / Gallo Images

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 8d

A sensational Nadine de Klerk batting innings has seen the Proteas Women through to a stunning three-wicket win over ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup hosts India at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday
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SA all-rounder Nadine de Klerk all but single-handedly assured South Africa’s second World Cup win. The visitors secured a critical group-stage win, upsetting a dominant India to make it two wins in three outings at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India, on Thursday, 9 October 2025. All Photos: ICC via Getty Images

Set 252 to win, SA opener Laura Wolvaardt lost her opening partner Tazmin Brits early, but posted a masterful innings of 70 to set up the chase.

Chloé Tryon posted South Africa’s best return of 3 wickets for 32 in her 10 overs, including India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and the dangerous Jemimah Rodrigues.

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 9d

The business of elevating women's sport media is shifting from seeking visibility to owning the narrative, often driven by athletes leveraging digital platforms, growing financial value from audiences by providing insightful storytelling
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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 10d

You've got mail! #gsportNewsletter: Layla Arrison reflects on her pivotal, humbling, and confidence-boosting Women's Rugby World Cup experience; Ghana's journalist Ayishatu Zakaria Ali is at the forefront of advocating for women's football; and so much more! #MediaEdition

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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 10d

After making a strong showing in their first match against the world champions last week, the Spar Proteas fell to their second defeat against Australia on Wednesday, losing the three-match series with a final fixture to make amends on Sunday
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Élmere van der Berg was South Africa’s best shooter for a second match running, scoring 23 goals off 28 shots for a 82% success rate. All Photos: Lauren Morgan/Netball

Wing Defence Shadine van der Merwe pictured in action for South Africa, who have a third match to try to secure that elusive win against the powerful Australians.

Australia clinched the three-match series with a thumping victory over the Spar Proteas. South Africa made some costly mistakes that allowed the Diamonds to win the match 67-40 on Wednesday, 8 October 2025. All Photos: Lauren Morgan/Netball Australia

gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 10d

Ayishatu Zakaria Ali works hard to highlight achievements and challenges of female footballers in Ghana and across Africa, ensuring women receive the recognition they deserve. Sign up to find out more about Ayishatu’s work and so much more!
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gsport4girls @gsport4girls.bsky.social · 10d

Simoné Kruger defended her F38 Discus world title at the 2025 World Para Athletics Champs in New Delhi, securing Team SA’s second medal with a PB after classification issues, illness, and a fierce contest with her Chinese rivals
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Simoné Kruger continued with her excellent form, defending her world title in the Women’s F38 Discus at the World Para Athletics Championships, held in New Delhi, India, from 27 September to 5 October 2025. Photo: Kenta Harada / Getty Images via World Para Athletics

The women’s F38 podium (from left) China’s Mi Na for silver, Simoné Kruger with a PB for gold, and China’s Lin Yingli for bronze. Photo: Andries Kruger

Liezl Gouws participated in the 100m, 200m and 400m T37 track events with a best finish of fifth in the 400m distance. Photo: Andries Kruger