FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WISSAI COO Seipati Hlazo to Feature on SAFM Ahead of Official Launch
By: CEO Meshack Hlazo
Date: 08 May 2026
Time: 16h50
The Women in Sport South African Initiative (WISSAI) is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer, Seipati Hlazo, will be featured in an upcoming live interview on SAFM’s The Alternative Breakfast, hosted by Kgomotso Matsunyane and Ndumiso Ngcobo.
The interview will air on Saturday, 09 May 2026 at 09:30 AM and will spotlight the upcoming official launch of WISSAI, scheduled to take place on 16 May 2026.
The discussion will unpack critical issues affecting women in sport in South Africa, including gender inequality, pay disparities, representation challenges across sporting codes, and the urgent need for more women in leadership and decision-making positions within the sports industry.
Speaking ahead of the interview, WISSAI reaffirmed its commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable sporting landscape for women and girls across South Africa.
Listeners can also expect insight into:
- The vision and mandate of WISSAI
- The current state of women in sport in South Africa
- The importance of equitable representation in sport
- The objectives and impact of the upcoming WISSAI launch
The official launch on 16 May 2026 marks a significant milestone in advancing advocacy, empowerment, leadership, and opportunity for women in sport.
WISSAI invites the public, sporting stakeholders, athletes, administrators, and supporters of gender equity to tune in and join the conversation shaping the future of women in sport in South Africa.
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