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She Speaks Sport Podcast
The podcast for women who want to geek out over women’s sport, and for those of us who want to know the stories behind the names we know and admire.
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Beyond the Turf - Tegan Fourie is Writing her Own History
November 26, 2025
This week on She Speaks Sport, South African hockey powerhouse Tegan Fourie joins me for a conversation that goes far deeper than stats, trophies, or the number of caps on her name. Yes, she’s an African Games champion, a national indoor (81 Caps) and outdoor star (28 Caps), and a record-setting goalscorer who was named the SA indoor player of the year in 2024.. But behind the titles is a journey shaped by being part of a team and a love for hockey that found her long before she ever imagined becoming one of South Africa’s standout players. Tegan takes us inside the story she shares with her sister Cerian — a five-year age gap erased by a shared dream of astroturf. From living together at university to stepping onto the turf as teammates, the Fourie sisters have built something rare: a bond that sharpens their game, fuels their competitiveness, and makes history every time they step onto the field together.She reflects on the national team’s recent African Cup of Nations victory! Beating Ghana in the final, was a phenomenal feat after narrowly beating them in the group stages. This is the 8th African crown the women’s team have won, and their ultimate goal was realised when they secured the qualification for the FIH hockey world cup. Tegan unpacks the shifts, the play, the mindset, and the goal of qualifying for the world cup. November is world diabetes awareness month and at the heart of this episode lies in how Tegan plays the sport she loves while managing Type 1 diabetes, a condition she has lived with for 21 years.
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Nosipho Vezi Motherhood and Momentum as W.P Chase the Double
October 9, 2025
With the domestic cricket season in full swing and the Hollywoodbets Pro Series lighting up pitches across the country, we catch up with Western Province star bowler Nosipho Vezi, a player whose consistency and quiet fire have made her one of the team’s most reliable forces. Nosipho won the WSB WP Women’s 1 day cup player of the year, as well as the WP women’s player of the year in the 2023/2024 season and has been a crucial part of the starting eleven. In this conversation, she opens up about a pre-season shaped by Cape Town’s stubborn weather, adapting her training to the indoors, and the mindset it takes to stay ready when conditions say otherwise. The electric energy of the Newlands faithful support enjoyed by the women’s team and the plan in place for this weekend’s kick off game against the Garden Route Badgers. We talk technique, game plans, and team spirit, as Western Province sets its sights on another Pro Series title run, this time the elusive double. Our excitement is real as we talk about the team, and how ready they are to take on the games, I also ask Nosipho about the influence of someone like Dané van Niekerk with her experience in cricket, and the value she has added to the team. But beyond the wickets and warm-ups, Nosipho Vezi also shares a deeply personal side, the balance of motherhood, ambition, and providing for your family. A conversation of heart, hunger, and hard work, this is one for every cricket lover who believes in chasing greatness, one delivery at a time.
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KFC Mini-Cricket, Big Impact, Big Change
November 12, 2025
n this powerful episode, we shine a spotlight on the heart of South African cricket — the grassroots heroes who are changing lives with nothing more than passion, persistence, and a love for the game. On the podcast I am joined by KFC mini - cricket coach Rozanne Steenkamp, a dedicated educator from Vredenburg and this year’s Cricket South Africa Pathway Awards finalist. As a Grade 6 and 7 maths and life orientation teacher at Graafwater Primary, Rozanne has become a driving force behind the KFC Mini-Cricket programme, bringing the joy of cricket to children who had never even seen the game before. With no equipment and little exposure to the game in Graafwater, Rozanne refused to let that stop her. Armed with cellotape, scraps of wood, and unstoppable determination, she taught her students to play — proving that the spirit of cricket doesn’t begin with fancy gear, but with heart. From local dusty fields to watching cricket live at Boland stadium, her learners’ journey has been nothing short of transformative. Rozanne opens up about her motivation, the challenges of introducing cricket in under-resourced communities, and her dream of empowering young girls to find their place in the sport. Once called a “tomboy” for loving cricket, she now stands as a proud ambassador for girls in sport, watching the tides turn for women’s cricket both in South Africa and across the world. Rozanne believes that through the KFC mini-cricket program, players are not just being developed, but futures are being formed as well.
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