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She made her Banyana Banyana debut at 30.

Most players are thinking about retirement at that age. She was just getting started.

This week we sit down with Desiree Ellis- a pioneer, a leader, and one of the most influential figures in South African football history.

From jumping fences to play football in Salt River to wearing the national jersey and captaining Banyana Banyana, her journey is one of resilience, sacrifice, and an unwavering love for the game.

Before the trophies, before the titles, before becoming a champion coach, there was a story that had to be lived.

Catch Part 1 of our conversation with Desiree Ellis tomorrow at 18:00 on SABC2youbelong

Before the trophies. Before the history. Before becoming one of Africa’s greatest coaches… there was a girl jumping fences just to play football.

This week we sit down with a true pioneer of the game; but before we reveal her, here are your clues.

⚽️She made her Banyana Banyana debut at 30… and scored a hat-trick in her first match.

⚽️She went from captain to becoming one of Africa’s most successful football coaches.

⚽️She led South Africa to their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.

⚽️She has won multiple CAF Coach of the Year awards.

⚽️Her journey helped change women’s football in South Africa forever.

Who do you think this week’s guest is?

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Your favourite women’s sports stories are now even easier to watch.

We are now officially available on the SportsCast Channel on the SABC+ app - meaning you can now catch WISA anytime, anywhere, and on the go.📱

Whether you’re at home, travelling, or watching from anywhere across the continent, the stories shaping women’s sport are now always within reach.

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On Sunday, we go beyond the journey and into the legacy.

Kgothatso Montjane opens up about the championships, the pressure of representing South Africa, breaking barriers on the global stage, and what still drives her after making history.

From Grand Slam success to the impact she hopes to leave behind, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Catch Part 2 this Sunday at 18:00 on SABC2youbelong

In case you missed it 🥊

Bernice Ferreira, Ellen Simwaka, and Terry-Anne Hart came together for a powerful conversation, unpacking the realities of women’s boxing beyond the ring.

From pressure and sacrifice to identity, representation, and the unseen side of the sport, this is a conversation filled with honesty and real moments.

The full episode is now available on YouTube.
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If you’ve ever wondered why we do what we do at WISA this article says it better than we ever could. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to Good Things Guy and Karabo Peter for taking the time to highlight the vision behind WISA and the importance of telling the stories of women in sport beyond the scoreboard.

Every story shared, every voice amplified and every platform created moves us one step closer to the representation women in sport deserve across Africa.

Read all about it here. https://www.goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/women-in-sport-highlight/

She started playing tennis at 19.
Today, she’s a Grand Slam champion and one of Africa’s biggest sporting trailblazers.

This week we sit down with Kgothatso Montjane as she opens up about her journey from Seshego in Limpopo to the world stage of wheelchair tennis.

From breaking barriers to making history, this is a story of resilience, purpose, and refusing to be limited by circumstance.

Catch Part 1 tomorrow at 18:00 on SABC2youbelong