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The challenges that Banyana faced prior to the world cup include the pay gap between them and the male team (Bafana Bafana). It was also revealed that the South African Football Association (Safta) was paying the female team 10% less than the male team. (Photo by Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
BAFANA

Re-thinking women’s sport in South Africa

Policy does not match the all-inclusive ethos of the games women excel at

  • Oyisa Sondlo
6 min read
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APARTHEID SPY

Unembargoed: November 23 to 29

JZ’s ‘deal’ with the apartheid spymaster: Niel Barnard is suing for millions claiming Zuma extended his contract with the State Security Agency

  • Mg Reporter
7 min read
ANNA MONATE

Belle of the ball

African Woman Footballer of the Year Nonku Alice Motlau shows that talent and modesty don’t always go hand in hand.

  • Zaheda Mohamed
4 min read
BANYANA

Banyana striker crowned Woman Footballer of the Year

Banyana star striker Noko Matlou stole the limelight when she was named Woman Footballer of the Year at a prestigious ceremony in Lagos on Tuesday.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
AUGUSTINE MAKALAKALANE

Banyana square up to The Netherlands

Banyana Banyana coach Augustine Makalakalane is hoping that his side will manage to overcome the well-respected Netherlands women’s national team.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
BANYANA

Fresh ideas needed to market Banyana

Compared to their male counterparts, there is little to despair about in women’s football. And there are a few things that the men’s game can learn.

  • Lucky Sindane
3 min read