South Africa has in the past 24 hours recorded 1 954 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 764 865.The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said this increase represents a 19.3% positivity rate. “The majority of new cases today [Monday] are from Gauteng (55%), followed by KwaZulu-Natal (23%). Western Cape accounted for 11%; Free State accounted for 3%; Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and North West each accounted for 2% respectively; and Limpopo … [Read more...] about 1 954
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Lunga Mjodo
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has appointed Lunga Mjodo as the SMME and Entrepreneurship Desk Coordinator, in line with its drive to strengthen and grow this important sector of the economy. His appointment comes at the same time which the Chamber has launched an SMME and Entrepreneurship Desk to serve as a single point of contact in providing advisory and support services to members. “The Chamber adopted a new strategic plan towards the end of last year and aligned to this we … [Read more...] about Lunga Mjodo
Richard Fourie
Goodyear South Africa has appointed Richard Fourie to the position of Managing Director effective from April 2022. Richard takes over from Piotr Czyzyk who led the company for two years.With over 25 years of management and leadership experience from various industries across the globe, Richard returns to South Africa from Singapore, where he was the Asia Pacific Marketing Director for Goodyear. Born and raised in Ermelo in the Mpumalanga province, Richard is thrilled at the opportunity to lead … [Read more...] about Richard Fourie
The Ultimate Guide to Experiential Marketing
After all, the goal of marketing is to be unforgettable. To educate, excite, inform, and engage consumers – so that next time they need something to buy, it’s your product that springs to mind. Or even better, you trigger an instant desire for the product or service. That all sounds expensive. But trust us – it’s got one of the best ROIs in all marketing. We’re here to guide you through the basics of experiential marketing. Are you planning your next big company event? Do you have a product you … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Experiential Marketing
Overall Player That Rocks to win a car for life!
The 2022 FNB Varsity Cup Player of the Tournament will drive away in a Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.5 XS AT courtesy of preferred supplier Hertz Car Rental.Three player awards – the Overall Player That Rocks, Forward That Rocks and Back That Rocks – will be presented after the FNB Varsity Cup final at the Danie Craven Stadium on Monday, 25 April. The Overall Player That Rocks is a prestigious award comparable to the Heisman Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in … [Read more...] about Overall Player That Rocks to win a car for life!
FNB UP-Tuks out to silence FNB Maties crowd
FNB UP-Tuks No 8 Orateng Koikanyang on how he started playing rugby, his season so far, and Monday night’s massive FNB Varsity Cup final at the Danie Craven Stadium.When did your love for rugby begin?I was born in Cape Town and moved to Pretoria at a very young age. I attended Hatfield Christian School in Pretoria, which didn’t offer rugby. I only got exposed to the game in Grade 6 when I moved to Waterkloof House Preparatory School. They told me to play lock. I knew nothing about the sport and … [Read more...] about FNB UP-Tuks out to silence FNB Maties crowd
CSA Confirms Proteas White-Ball Tour To India
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is delighted to confirm the Proteas’ outbound, white-ball tour to India from 09-19 June.Temba Bavuma’s men will take on the hosts in a five-match, T20 international series across five venues, namely, Dehli, Cuttack, Vizag, Rajkot and Bengaluru respectively. CSA CEO, Mr Pholetsi Moseki commented: “We are excited to add these fixtures to the Proteas men’s itinerary for the season. It is a massive white-ball season for our team, with an ICC Men’s T20 … [Read more...] about CSA Confirms Proteas White-Ball Tour To India
2022 FNB Varsity Shield teams (Final)
The team lineups for Thursday’s FNB Varsity Shield decider in Alice.FNB UFH BLUES vs FNB CPUT (Thursday, 19:00, Davidson Rugby Field, SuperSport channel 207) FNB UFH Blues – 15 Apiwe Sidloyi, 14 Mziyabulela Bathu, 13 Ryan Maree, 12 Migcobo Bovu, 11 Lilitha Mdladlana, 10 Keith Chiwara, 9 Lwazi Madiba, 8 Yamkela Mzozoyana, 7 Rodney Chikamhi, 6 Langalethu Susela, 5 Walter Moyo, 4 Ayabulel Xhosana, 3 Mnkani Sibabalo, 2 Kamvelihle Fatyela (c), 1 Edwin Nxumalo.Subs: 16 Bulela … [Read more...] about 2022 FNB Varsity Shield teams (Final)
Absa RYC Series teams up with the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in 2022!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series are excited to welcome the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) as the official health and fitness content sponsor of SA’s leading 10km road running series . Photo: Henk Kruger Going one step further to help optimise runner performance at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) Series in 2022, event organisers … [Read more...] about Absa RYC Series teams up with the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in 2022!
Border ready to defend Women’s Premier Division title
SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division champions, Border Women, will start the defence of their title against the Blue Bulls Women at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday in the first of three matches as the 2022 rendition of the top-flight provincial women’s competition kicks off.The 2022 opener will start at 11h40, followed by the EP Queens hosting the Mastercard Golden Lions Women at 12h00 in Nelson Mandela Bay, with the Cell C Sharks Women taking on last season’s runners up, DHL Western … [Read more...] about Border ready to defend Women’s Premier Division title
CSA T20 Community Cup 2022 – Day 1 Wrap
PRETORIA: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 Community Cup 2021/22 kicked off on Friday, 22 April 2022 with the following participating teams:GM Old Edwardians CC (Lions Cricket), Clares CC (KZN Coastal), Burma Lads CC (Northern Cape), Irene Villagers CC (Titans Cricket), Western Province CC (Western Province), and SA Rural (Invitational Team). Old Edwardians CC and Western Province CC got off to a good start, winning both their opening matches on Day 1. Western Province won by 27 runs … [Read more...] about CSA T20 Community Cup 2022 – Day 1 Wrap
RIP Dawie de Villiers
Dr Dawie de Villiers, a former Springbok captain who passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday night after a long battle with cancer, was honoured for his role in South African rugby, but also in the wider society as a politician later in his life, by Mr Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union.“Dawie de Villiers captained the Springboks as the winds of change were beginning to blow through the political climate of sport and his final tour was the 1969-70 ‘demo tour’ of the UK,” … [Read more...] about RIP Dawie de Villiers
Transformation remains a priority
Kariega (Uitenhage) – Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and the semi-conductor crisis impacting the automotive industry, the goal of transformation has remained a priority to Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA).This priority extends to the company and to its supply chain, with two new black-owned suppliers joining the VWSA supplier base after completing a mentoring programme offered by the company. KPL Die Casting and Thekwini Wire, both beneficiaries of VWSA’s Project Ntinga, began supplying parts … [Read more...] about Transformation remains a priority
2022 FNB Varsity Cup teams (Final)
The team lineups for Monday’s much-anticipated FNB Varsity Cup final.FNB MATIES vs FNB UP-TUKS (Monday, 19:00, Danie Craven Stadium, SuperSport channel 211) FNB Maties – 15 Adriaan van der Bank (c), 14 Mike Mavovana, 13 Waqar Solaan, 12 Taigh Schoor, 11 Anton du Toit, 10 Nevaldo Fleurs, 9 Thomas Bursey, 8 Simon Miller, 7 Louw Nel, 6 Gift Dlamini, 5 Matt Gray, 4 Juan Beukes, 3 Matimu Manganyi, 2 Sean Swart, 1 Vernon Matongo.Subs: 16 Chris Rossouw, 17 Rhynhardt Rijnsburger, 18 … [Read more...] about 2022 FNB Varsity Cup teams (Final)
4 406
South Africa has recorded 4 406 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the overall number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 750 830, said the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) on Thursday.This rise reflects a 15.8% positivity rate. “There may be a backlog of COVID-19 mortality cases reported due to the current audit effort by the National Department of Health (NDoH). Today, the NDoH reports 65 fatalities, with five occurring during the last 24 – 48 hours. This puts the overall number of … [Read more...] about 4 406
