Women in Boxing Takes Centre Stage This Weekend
As International Women’s Month draws to a close, the Rise of Women in Boxing Series takes centre stage this weekend with three major tournaments scheduled in the Northern Cape, North West and Eastern Cape.
Boxing South Africa launched the current edition of the Rise of Women in Boxing Series in August 2025 in Johannesburg, with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture committing all provincial departments to support the initiative. Since the launch, the series has successfully delivered exciting tournaments across Mpumalanga, Western Cape, Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. This weekend, the spotlight shifts to the remaining three provinces.
The initiative aims to champion a more inclusive future for the sport by investing in the long-term, sustainable development of women in boxing. Beyond providing platforms for female bouts, the series also empowers female promoters, coaches and ring officials across all nine provinces.
Tournament Details
Northern Cape
Date: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Venue: Recreational Hall, Kimberley
Time: 15:00
Main Event
Junior Featherweight (8 Rounds)
Ntombokuqala Tolashe vs. Lina Kasekwe
Supporting Main Event
Patience Mastara vs. Azasakhe Jamani
Eastern Cape
Date: Sunday, 29 March 2026
Venue: Scenery Park Community Hall, kuGompo City
Time: 14:00
Main Event
Vacant SA Female Junior Middleweight Title (10 Rounds)
Namandithini vs. Nobengazi Booth
Supporting Bout
Vacant Female EC Junior Featherweight Title (8 Rounds)
Asandiswa Nxokwana vs. Monalisa Takane
North West
Date: Sunday, 29 March 2026
Venue: Ben Marais Hall, Rustenburg
Time: 14:00
Main Event
Bantamweight (International Bout, 8 Rounds)
Sazisiwe Simon (RSA) vs. Loveness Khokha (Malawi)
Supporting Main Event
Flyweight (6 Rounds)
Asisipho Mhluzana vs. Keabetswe Mathane
Boxing South Africa extends its best wishes to all boxers stepping into the ring this weekend, as well as the promoters and officials who continue to drive the success of the Rise of Women in Boxing Series across the country.
Issued by:
Boxing SA Media
