The second edition of the inaugural PSI Nkosi Cup tournament is on our doorstep and joining me to talk all things indoor hockey is Spar South African Women’s indoor hockey captain, Jamie Southgate. As captain of the national team, Jamie has led the team to being crowned the 2024 African champions at the 2024 Africa Cup world cup qualifiers. Nearing 100 caps for the national side, Jamie has stood tall as a formidable part of the team.
The journey to greatness is never a straight line, and for South African Women’s Indoor Hockey captain, Jamie Southgate, it’s been a story of resilience, leadership, and triumph against the odds. In this episode, we dive deep into Jamie’s remarkable journey, from her hockey beginnings at just nine years old to standing on the brink of her 100th cap for the national team.
Jamie has led her squad to historic heights, including the unforgettable achievement of being crowned African Champions at the 2024 Africa Cup World Cup qualifiers—a victory 10 years in the making. But beyond the accolades, it’s Jamie’s personal story that truly inspires. In 2019, at just 21 years old, Jamie faced the unimaginable, brain surgery for a tumour. With incredible courage and determination, she was back on the field just weeks after a five-hour operation, proving that true strength lies in the heart. I also ask her about her unique style of captaincy, the unity between the team, the leaders within the squad and the feeling in the team ahead of this weekend’s tournament.
This episode is a tribute to perseverance, unity, and the power of sport to heal, inspire, and unite. Don’t miss Jamie’s story—one that will leave you moved, motivated, and ready to tackle any challenge life throws your way.