Desiree Ellis

South African Women in Sport Punching Above Their Weight

Bronze, silver or gold: South African female sporting heroes have long carried the pride of the country on their shoulders and in their hearts. But...

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South Africa’s women football team, Banyana Banyana made history in Ghana last week when they qualified for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. After a...

Meet SA’s sporting heroes on this Sunday’s Play Your Part TV series

This week on the Play Your Part TV series, we chat to Natalie du Toit, Daryl Naidu, Desiree Ellis, Songezo Jim, and Cyril Mqadi about playing their part using sport to build the nation's pride.

Ellis uses sport to build a better world

Growing up in Cape Town, Desiree Ellis was always kicking a ball. Later, professional football called and she answered. She captained the national women's soccer team, Banyana Banyana, for 10 years. Today, as well as coaching, she devotes her time to improving the lives of others through sport.

Ellis uses sport to build a better world

Growing up in Cape Town, Desiree Ellis was always kicking a ball. Later, professional football called and she answered. She captained the national women's soccer team, Banyana Banyana, for 10 years. Today, as well as coaching, she devotes her time to improving the lives of others through sport.

Women’s football league kicks off

Women's football is big, with international tournaments, professional players and big-money sponsorship. South Africa is to join this new global sport with the Absa Women's League, set to take its place among similar competitions across the world.

SA’s soccer ‘Girls’ growing up

South Africa's women's soccer team have come a long way since they first assembled in 1993. Banyana Banyana - "The Girls" - are now ranked second in Africa, pushed Nigeria to the brink at the 2003 All Africa Games, and came within one goal of qualifying for the 2004 Olympics.