The Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France, with the team set to be based in Paris for their third pool match against Ireland in at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.The tournament kicks off on Friday 8 September and runs until Saturday, 28 October 2023. The defending RWC champions and current top-ranked team on the World Rugby rankings had a selection of three potential bases in the south of France. Following a thorough … [Read more...] about Springboks to be based in Toulon for opening stages of RWC 2023
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Load shedding to be suspended tonight
Eskom says it will suspend load shedding from 10pm this evening but warned that the power system remains constrained.The country has experienced varying stages of load shedding over the past week after the power utility’s power stations encountered several breakdowns. “Eskom expects to return to service nine generation units during the weekend. These are a unit at Hendrina and two generation units each at Arnot, Duvha, Majuba and Tutuka power stations. The low weekend demand will assist in … [Read more...] about Load shedding to be suspended tonight
Gqeberha in the News – 22 April 2022
Something else from MyGqeberhaThe pre-paid electricity meter demonstrated here is the Itron ACE 9000 Split Unit. Inputting electricity is easy enough: Purchase your token using your Power Measurement card OR number, confirm with the outlet the card registered name is the same as your landlord, return home. Then hit enter on the keypad, enter your 20 digit token number and hit enter again. The Customer Interface Unit (CIU) will confirm your purchase. OR Purchase online. If you have problems … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 22 April 2022
Orion Engineered Carbons makes Coega its Home
South Africa, Gqeberha, 22 April 2022 – The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), the developer and operator of the 9003ha Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located in Gqeberha announced today that more than R200m was invested by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to facilitate the solution for Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC) in order to preserve jobs in the province and municipality and ensure the sustainability of the industry. This was announced at the Sod Turning … [Read more...] about Orion Engineered Carbons makes Coega its Home
Coach on a drive to bolster Madibaz rugby
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel is aiming to bolster the Nelson Mandela University squad as they continue the process of building for the future. Photo: Varsity Cup FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel is on a drive to bolster his squad, particularly in the tight forwards department, as they look ahead to the FNB Varsity Shield competition next year. The … [Read more...] about Coach on a drive to bolster Madibaz rugby
Gqeberha in the News – 23 April 2022
When being naked is the least of your worries… – DispatchLIVE DispatchLIVE Being filmed stark naked in the company of strangers is what nightmares are made of, but for an outdoorsy Gqeberha accountant, this was the least … Swimmer Keitsile leads medal haul in Zambia – Mmegi Online Mmegi Online The 13-year-old was fresh from excelling in the South Africa National Aquatic Championships that were held in Gqeberha. Gqeberha family buys R2 million dream home on auction only to find illegal … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 23 April 2022
Gqeberha in the News – 23 April 2022
Something else from MyGqeberhaJean de Villiers (born 24 February 1981) is a South African former professional rugby union player. He started his career at wing, but played most of his career as an inside centre. De Villiers previously played for Western Province in the Currie Cup, the Stormers in Super Rugby, Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby and internationally for South Africa, for whom he was named captain in June 2012. He made his first senior-level appearance for South Africa in … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 23 April 2022
Match officials named for mid-year Test window
World Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the June/July Test window, with Nika Amashukeli, Angus Gardner and Matthew Carley named as referees for the Springboks’ three Tests against Wales, while South African officials Jaco Peyper, AJ Jacobs, Marius Jonker and Marius van der Westhuizen also received appointments.Amashukeli from Georgia will referee the Castle Lager Incoming Series opener in Pretoria on 2 July, which will be his first Test outside of Europe, while Gardner … [Read more...] about Match officials named for mid-year Test window
Home ground key for SA sides in Vodacom URC
The pressure will rise significantly for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they face opponents from the Northern Hemisphere in their penultimate round of home matches, where victories will be invaluable with an eye on playoff places.In other developments in the cross-hemisphere showpiece, the tournament organisers announced earlier on Thursday that the Grand Final will be hosted at the home venue of the highest-ranked team where the first … [Read more...] about Home ground key for SA sides in Vodacom URC
Sanral Addresses Transport Sector On Much-Needed Road Infrastucture Investment In King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality
The transport sector in the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality has welcomed road infrastructure investments worth more than R2 billion by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL).Welekazi Ndika, SANRAL Southern Region Stakeholder Coordinator, spoke to industry members at the agency’s information session held yesterday in Mthatha. She also expressed SANRAL’s key role in transforming the construction sector and reiterated that the roads agency will also continue to … [Read more...] about Sanral Addresses Transport Sector On Much-Needed Road Infrastucture Investment In King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality
CSA Congratulates Van Niekerk And Lee On Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack Honours
JOHANNESBURG – Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today congratulated Momentum Proteas’ Dané van Niekerk and Lizelle Lee on being honoured by the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in the Cricketers of the Year and Woman Cricketer in the World categories respectively.Van Niekerk secured one of the prestigious Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year accolade alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Devon Conway, Ollie Robinson and Rohit Sharma. The only woman in the high-powered league, Dané caught the eye of the judges … [Read more...] about CSA Congratulates Van Niekerk And Lee On Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack Honours
Unbeaten Fort Hare claim first FNB Varsity Shield title
The FNB UFH Blues beat FNB CPUT 28-27 in the FNB Varsity Shield final in Alice on Thursday.It’s been an emotional rollercoaster of a season for the Blues. Last month, the players and coaches were rocked by the death of their director of rugby, Elliot Fana. And yet, they managed to pick themselves up and finish the league phase at the top of the standings. The players appeared nervous in the lead-up to the final, yet managed to maintain their composure against a fiercely competitive FNB CPUT … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Fort Hare claim first FNB Varsity Shield title
2022 FNB Varsity Cup final trivia
All you need to know ahead of Monday’s decider at the Danie Craven Stadium.MATCH TRIVIA – This will be the 14th FNB Varsity Cup final. – This will be the eighth FNB Varsity Cup final at the Danie Craven Stadium. All other FNB Varsity Cup venues combined have only hosted six (four at Tuks Stadium, one at Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds and one at Shimla Park). – Either FNB Maties or FNB UP-Tuks have played in 11 of the previous 13 FNB Varsity Cup finals. There … [Read more...] about 2022 FNB Varsity Cup final trivia
Klaasen To Captain South Africa A Squads To Zimbabwe
JOHANNESBURG: Heinrich Klaasen will lead the South Africa A teams that will take on Zimbabwe XI in eight matches from 25 April to 10 May. It will be powerhouse teams that will take on the hosts in the three One-Dayers and five T20s in Harare.The squads are bursting with South Africa’s brightest domestic provincial stars such as Khaya Zondo, Theunis de Bruyn, Prenelan Subrayen, Tony de Zorzi, Gerald Coetzee and Tristan Stubbs, with the biggest drawcard being several members and regulars of … [Read more...] about Klaasen To Captain South Africa A Squads To Zimbabwe
MATCHDAY WRAP: Ikey Tigers stun Maties in milestone match
Centre Suleiman Hartzenberg scored two late tries as the FNB UCT Ikeys claimed a thrilling 44-27 victory over arch-rivals FNB Maties in the 500th FNB Varsity Cup match.The big Cape derby – as well the historic occasion – certainly lived up to the hype. In spite of cold and windy conditions on the Green Mil, both sides played the game at a lively tempo and dotted down for a point-of-origin try within the first 10 minutes. From there, the FNB Maties forwards began to impose themselves at the … [Read more...] about MATCHDAY WRAP: Ikey Tigers stun Maties in milestone match
