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The “taboo” topic of endometriosis in sport

By Kirsten van Heerden | Features | 0 comment | 7 April, 2022 | 3

#WorldHealthDay is upon us, and so what better time to confront those “uncomfortable” conversations around women’s health in sport that are often only talked about in hushed, whispered tones. Probably one of the most avoided topics when it comes to women in sport is periods – so today we want to tackle the issue ofRead more

GET TO KNOW: South African 100mH Record Holder Rikenette Steenkamp

By Kirsten van Heerden | Features | 0 comment | 18 September, 2019 | 0

What is your idea of perfect happiness? I am at my happiest when I am spending quality time with my close friends and family. When I find purpose and meaning in whatever I do and achieve in life, that for me is perfect happiness. What is your Pet hate? Someone that drives really slow inRead more

GET TO KNOW: Olympic 400m Hurdler Wenda Nel

By Kirsten van Heerden | Features | 0 comment | 9 September, 2019 | 0

What is your idea of perfect happiness?  Happiness is being content in who you are, having self compassion. It is to laugh more, let go of what you can’t change and just love others with a sincere heart. For me, I’m even happier when the people around me are happy. 2.  What is your pet hate?Read more

GET TO KNOW: South African Weightlifting Record Holder Mona Pretorius

By Kirsten van Heerden | Features | 0 comment | 5 September, 2019 | 1

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Waking up every day with a smile on my face knowing I am doing what I love and I have the support from the people I love. Having a happy family with a dog of course and supporting each other no matter what is my idea of perfectRead more

GET TO KNOW: Olympic Rower Lee-Ann Persse

By Kirsten van Heerden | Features | 0 comment | 1 September, 2019 | 0

What is your idea of perfect happiness? When you don’t let others dictate your happiness, but are content with yourself regardless of what others think or say.   What is your pet hate? When people don’t listen, and talk over you.   What do you fear? A have a few fears in life like creepyRead more

GET TO KNOW: Surfski World Champion Hayley Nixon

By Kirsten van Heerden | Features | 0 comment | 30 August, 2019 | 0

What is your idea of perfect happiness?  I think perfect happiness is like the horizon, you’re never quite there but it’s still pretty beautiful and magical on your way out there 🙂 I am happy. But I have days when my work or my training, a race result or a nasty comment, or a lowRead more

GET TO KNOW: South African Hockey Goalkeeper Phumelela Mbande

By Kirsten van Heerden | Features | 0 comment | 27 August, 2019 | 0

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Any setting where my mom and my brothers are happy in their individual capacity and they are well provided for…. the biggest thing is financial comfort for them would mean I’ve done my bit in terms of making sure that they’re well provided for. Knowing that they areRead more

GET TO KNOW: Olympic Triathlete Gill Sanders

By Kirsten van Heerden | Features | 0 comment | 27 August, 2019 | 2

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Spending time with those I love (my family & friends) & doing what I love (being outside in nature & preferably exercising). What is your pet hate? I’m a little impatient. So waiting too long for things that shouldn’t take too long. What do you fear? Running outRead more

Commonwealth Games weightlifting bronze medallist – Mona Pretorius – writes to her younger self

By Kirsten van Heerden | Features, Newsroom | 0 comment | 11 June, 2018 | 1

Dear 12-year-old Mona When your dad suggests you start weightlifting to help with explosive power for Karate, you are not going to like it at all. You will do it because you know dad knows what’s best for you, but it will take a while to learn to love the sport. You are going toRead more

#MeToo: Sexual Abuse and harassment of girls and women in sport

By Kirsten van Heerden | Features | 0 comment | 17 November, 2017 | 0

The #MeToo campaign, although spurred into life by the goings-on in Hollywood, has drawn attention to the continuing spectre of sexual harassment and abuse women face. One of the problems is the silence that surrounds this issue, and the #MeToo campaign has done a great job of encouraging women to speak out, many for theRead more

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