Women broadcasters to make history

For the first time ever in the world, an all female crew has been assembled for a World Cup broadcast. The host broadcaster of the Netball World Cup, Supersport will do it with a crew of 250 women.

In an exclusive interview with this publication, a trio from the group expressed their excitement for this historic opportunity

The all women crew for the Netball World Cup

“ I’m really inspired and humbled to be part of this historic moment in my career not because I’m working on this all female crew that is producing this World Cup but also it’s the first time the World Cup is happening in Africa and in South Africa and it’s beautiful that they had to think about women and women can showcase their talent without being overshadowed by men,”Muchaneta Manyengavana, a Zimbabwean journalist who has vast experience in the media industry said.

Muchaneta Manyengavana

This commitment by Supersport to harness this excellence will forever be etched in the minds of many.

“I never thought this would come. I had my goals to one day do big productions but not World Cup so soon it feels surreal.I don’t want to lie but I would like to be believe so. What I know is we work almost 10 times harder to make sure the system accommodate us,” Mathapelo Mathelemusa, also known as camera babe 1, an experienced OB Sports Camera Operator said.

Mathapelo Mathelemusa

Supersport scouted women from various regions and African countries and assessing their abilities to ensure a well-balanced team.

Training was rigorous. SuperSport produced 200 live local netball games for the women to train on under the supervision of industry leaders and broadcast professionals together with coaches and mentors.

“As a media organisation, SuperSport has a responsibility to continue promoting gender equality and women’s representation in sport,” Dheshnie Naidoo, head of production operations said.