Up Close with Stephanie Duval, sports leader and entrepreneur |10 February 2026

‘No one succeeds alone. We need people and communities’

By Kassey Govinden

At 36, Stephanie Duval wears many hats – sports leader, journalist, image consultant, model, and entrepreneur. At the heart of all her pursuits lies a deep commitment to development, purpose, and service. In an industry still grappling with gender imbalance and evolving leadership models, Ms Duval has emerged as a quiet yet powerful force, shaping sport and personal development both locally and across Africa.

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