Big Moves With Dr. Nthabiseng Maesela, The Doctor On The Sidelines Of History

While still studying for her MSc in Sports Medicine at the University of Pretoria, Dr. Nthabiseng Maesela was already Team Doctor for Banyana Banyana at a FIFA Women's World Cup, and for SA's U16, U17 and 2025 FISU World University Games teams. Now she's building the institutions behind the athletes, co-founder of the Optimum Sports and Wellness Institute in Polokwane, Managing Director of CB Health Solutions running the UJ Sports Clinic, and Medical Commissioner for the Limpopo Academy of Sports. On this Big Moves, Dr. Maesela spoke to Fresh and Thato on what it takes to treat national teams as a student, building medical institutions, and the future of SA sports medicine. Kaya 959