1. Karate Champ Needs Your Help

My name is Aveline Harilall, an up-and-coming South African Karate champion, and I am making this sincere appeal for financial assistance to allow me to represent South Africa at the Women’s Cup in France, the University’s USSA at Montenegro in July, and the organization at the FSKA World Championships in Poland.

Friday, 18 June 2010 | 262 hits

2. Mini Cricket to KFC’s Taste

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced that global brand KFC is its new sponsor for mini cricket, the entry point for girls and boys into the game. “It is a major boost for the further growth of cricket in South Africa to have a famous international brand such as KFC on board at a critical level of the game,” said CSA CEO Gerald Majola.

Tuesday, 20 April 2010 | 423 hits

3. Netball to Renew Spar Sponsorship

Supermarket giants Spar have reiterated their commitment to women’s sports, despite withdrawing as sponsors of women’s hockey late last year. “We are currently negotiating with Netball SA for the renewal of our sponsorship for another three years,” said Group Marketing Director Roelf Venter.

Tuesday, 30 March 2010 | 374 hits

4. 2012 Paralympic Sponsors Lauded

Mr. Gideon Sam, President of SASCOC, recently announced the sponsors for the London 2012 Paralympics Games, on Wednesday 24 March in Johannesburg.

Monday, 29 March 2010 | 239 hits

5. KZNA accepts R250k from Comrades

The CMA is an affiliate of kwaZulu-Natal Athletics, and to this share a common interest, in that of sustaining the success and strength of Athletics in kwaZulu-Natal. The CMA is committed to the ongoing efforts of this process, and this is evident in the association with race organization of the Edendale 10km & 5km fun run and walks, which takes places 15 November 2009.

Wednesday, 11 November 2009 | 521 hits

6. Indy Oil and Clare on the Race Track

Cape Town-based company Indy Oil has announced their partnership with Clare Vale, the only female driver in the WesBank V8 Supercars formula. Vale joins top Bridgestone Production Car drivers, Johan Fourie and Graham Nathan, as part of the successful Indy Oil racing team.

Monday, 23 March 2009 | 671 hits

7. Rugby Star Receives Car Sponsorship

Yolanda Meiring, member of the Springbok Seven's team to represent South Africa at the Sevens World Cup to be held from 5 to 7 March in Dubai, is the first Women's Rugby player to receive a sponsorship of this nature. Yolanda also represented South Africa in the 2006 Women's World Cup event held in Canada.

Monday, 02 March 2009 | 650 hits

8. Ashleigh Backs Santam Project Golf

Pro golfer Ashleigh Simon has shown her support and gratitude for Santam Project Golf 2014 by donating R5000 toward the programme, on news that the Santam Insurance Company, regarded a leader in the short term Insurance industry, has been confirmed title sponsor of Project Golf 2014.

Friday, 07 November 2008 | 1196 hits

9. FNB Signs On to Girls Sport Festival

First National Bank (FNB) is to invest R100 000 in a three-year sponsorship of the National Girls' Sport Festival, an event in which 20 of the country's top girls' schools pit their skills against each other in various sporting codes from the 1st to 3rd of May, the bank announced Friday.

Friday, 25 April 2008 | 1119 hits

10. BESTMed Backs Athletes for Olympics

BESTMed, one of the largest healthcare providers in South Africa, has announced its sponsorship of two women athletes vying for participation in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, in addition to its sponsorship of four male athletes.

Thursday, 21 February 2008 | 795 hits