Government drops the ball with sport in rural areas
Youngsters in the small town of Tsomo in the Eastern Cape are dismayed that their dreams of participating in structured sport events – or even making it to a professional…
Uche: First among Super Falcons’ peers
Despite her modest personality, former Nigerian international Ngozi Eucharia Uche is a foremost achiever among her peers on the continent with many first-class records under her belt both as a…
African women referees make Olympic history
African refereeing marked an important milestone on Friday, July 30, 2021, when three women match officials officiated the quarterfinal game of the Tokyo Olympic women’s tournament between Great Britain and…
Meet Akhona Makalima: The woman who’s been blowing the whistle for 10 years
By Sihle Maduna Two elements – discipline and laws – have been a permanent fixture in South Africa’s leading female football referee Akhona Makalima.She celebrates 10 years in the game…