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Riding Superbikes with Morongoa Mahope

Morongoa Mahope is a trailblazer and inspiration. She is the first black female superbike racer in South Africa, taking on the tracks and the guys. She is an ambassador for BMW Motorrad, Woolworths and in 2021 she was chosen to be an ambassador for Ducati SA.
On this episode of She Speaks Sport, we talk about the moment Mo found herself sitting in traffic listening to the sound of a passing motorbike. That sound stirred a passion, that passion stirred action and she bought her first motorbike at the age of 30. Three years later she took part in her first race. She shares the memories of that first race, the challenges she has faced, how her three girls feel about their mom racing a superbike and the dreams she has for the future. We also unpack the question of equality and representation for women in biking, along with the question of access, sponsorship and resources as challenges to overcome.

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Netball World Cup with Dumisani Chauke

A She Speaks Sport Exclusive!

In just a few days the Netball World Cup begins and as the final teams touch down in the mother city. All eyes are on Africa, as it is the first time the Netball World Cup will be held on African soil since its inception in 1963. Sixteen teams are participating this year, with New Zealand as the current reigning champs.

I caught up with Spar Proteas assistant coach and HOD of sport at TUT university, Dumisani Chauke. We talk about her journey in netball and coaching, the responsibility she feels towards those she coaches and those who find her presence to be a beacon of inspiration and representation. I also ask her what this netball world cup means for Africa, the feeling in the team ahead of the games, as well as making history for women’s sport.

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The Rise of Womens Sport with Sue Anstiss

This week on She Speaks Sport, I am joined by author and director Sue Anstiss. Sue is also the founding trustee of the Women’s Sport Trust and co – founder of the Women’s Sport Collective in the U.K. As an advocate of hope and optimism, Sue joins me to chat about “Game On, the unstoppable Rise of Women’s sport,” the recently released documentary she directed, now showing on Netflix.

We talk about her passion for women’s sport and why she believes the rise of women’s sport is unstoppable and inevitable. We talk about the importance of investment in women’s games, particularly in developing nations, as well as the role of men in women’s sport growth. We touch on the different roles of women in sport, from journalism to coaching and some of Sue’s highlights from directing Game One (which was adapted from her book).

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Basketball 1sts with Head Coach Liz Mills

Head coach Liz Mills is a phenomenal woman of firsts. She is the first woman to coach in the Basketball Africa League (BAL), the first woman to lead a men’s national team at the FIBA continental championship, and the first woman to lead a men’s club team in Morocco.
Liz joins me to talk about her journey to becoming the first female head coach in the basketball Africa league, as well as the journey to lead a men’s club in the Arab world.

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Desiree Ellis-the Path to FIFA Women’s World Cup

Desiree Ellis is the darling of South African women’s football. After receiving the highest order of Ikhamanga, presented by the president, Desiree joins me on She Speaks Sport to talk about the upcoming FIFA women’s world cup.

We talk about Desiree’s hardships, her years of unemployment, and the community she was raised in rife with gangs and violence, to debuting in the very first international women’s football game for South Africa in 1993. During the country’s transition, Desiree was the vice–captain for the South African team in that first international match against Swaziland, a moment she will never forget.

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Breaking with B–girl Mids

On today’s episode of She Speaks Sport, I am joined by full time B – girl, popper and dancer Midian Leah, also known an B – Girl Mids.

For Midian, dance has always been an outlet of expression, and when she started breaking at the age of 21, one of her goals was to show others that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. She has gone on to participate in local, national, as well as international competitions and just last month she earned a podium finish at the African Championships. This means she will be at the Olympic Games qualifiers next year.

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The Comrades Marathon with Carla Molinaro

A She Speaks Sport Comrades Special!

The Comrade’s marathon is what many term “the greatest ultra – marathon on the globe,” and South Africans love hosting this popular marathon where legends and heroes have been made. I invited ultra marathon runner Carla Molinaro on to the show to discuss her personal preparation for Comrades and how it felt to podium at the Two Oceans. We discuss the downhill route and how the downhill affects runners in the Comrades. How important support is from fans and spectators, the marathon channel just for women this year and the conversation around payment for male and female athletes. And while Carla insists there is no support or help at the front of the race, we always get to witness the importance of camaraderie, (some marriage proposals), and kindness on the route between the runners.

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Mental Health with Roberta Moretti Avery

This week on She Speaks Sport, I am joined by Brazilian cricketer Roberta Moretti Avery. Roberta has enjoyed a decade of playing professional cricket, representing Brazil for nine years and called up to be part of the Fairbreak tournament in 2022 and 2023.
On the show, we talk about the state of cricket in Brazil, the growth and equality at every level of the game between men and women. Roberta’s also shares about the phenomenal way in which Fairbreak has changed lives for women. And she also gives us insight in to that special moment where her compatriot Laura Cardosa took the wicket of Danni Wyatt and how tears flowed on the field.

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Coaching Excellence with Dinesha Devnarain

Today on She Speaks Sport, I am joined by powerhouse coach Dinesha Devnarain. She is the women’s national academy head coach, the first woman to have a high-performance coaching job at Cricket South Africa and she led the Fairbreak Warriors to the tournament win as assistant coach in Hong Kong this year.

Together, Dinesha reflects on the journey of her life in cricket, and how her overarching mission is to have an impact on others that leaves them in a better space than they were before. As a coach, we discuss her coaching philosophy of “making better people, before making people, better cricket players.”

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African Badminton Champs – Deidre & Amy

A She Speaks Sport bonus Episode!

I caught up with badminton champs Deidre’ Laurels and Amy Ackerman on their way to compete in Slovenia. Amy and Deidre’ are the African women’s doubles champions and are ranked number 1 on the African continent.

On this episode, we speak all things Badminton and how these ladies are starting their official Olympic qualification cycle to make it in to the games for Paris 2024. Deidre’ and Amy also talk about how they found themselves paired together as a double’s badminton team, how they feel about competing in Slovenia and then the Maldives, and how they are raising the much-needed funding to sponsor their competitions and tournaments. Tune in for this episode and find out how you too, can support our badminton women’s champs!

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