Gqeberha, 27 March 2023 – The proudly African bank, Absa, announced its four-year partnership with the Run Your City series of events in 2021 with a bold goal to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. As part of the bank’s strategic intent to do more for the communities in which they operate, Absa launched a campaign titled Together we do more, Siyabangena, to encourage Absa colleagues, customers and community members to be an active force for good and raise funds via the Strava community to … [Read more...] about Absa takes Strava campaign to the next level
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Business Schools pilot coding App to tackle Big Data
Who said an MBA degree must be all work and no fun?Tangible Africa, an engagement project of the Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation, has partnered with Henley Business School to present an interactive workshop aimed at introducing postgraduate executive students to programming concepts and Big Data. Tangible Africa’s coding App, RANGERS, and other fun, tangible coding techniques are being used in a tailor-made workshop for executive postgraduate … [Read more...] about Business Schools pilot coding App to tackle Big Data
South African hockey player Onthatile Zulu gets her wings!
Onthatile ‘Thati’ Zulu, a 23-year-old professional hockey player from Pretoria, takes her career to new heights with Red Bull. The year kicked off with a bang for the University of Pretoria graduate who relocated to Cape Town to explore some opportunities. Thati believes this is the year to elevate her game both on and off the field. Historically, women athletes have been far behind their male counterparts when it comes to sponsorship deals. However, the narrative is changing as more and more … [Read more...] about South African hockey player Onthatile Zulu gets her wings!
Time for Charlie T to Fly Solo
Popular Algoa FM presenter and aviation enthusiast Charlton Tobias is about to fly solo with his own Saturday morning show between six and nine.During the week “Charlie T” remains part of the Algoa FM Breakfast team together with Wayne Hart and Lee Duru. “I am delighted to be hosting Saturday Breakfast which will dispense the same humour and fun with a Saturday twist, accompanied by some giveaways. I am really looking forward being in the hot seat again,” says Tobias. “It has been a while since … [Read more...] about Time for Charlie T to Fly Solo
Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K boasts an impressive local and international field!
The inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will start at 07:00 at the Kings Beach Precinct on Sunday 02 April 2023. Event organisers could not wish for a better start to the series as the country’s best will line up against a deep international field in what is sure to be a race that will set the benchmark for the rest of the series.“Gqeberha is a fresh and exciting addition to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series,” said Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the … [Read more...] about Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K boasts an impressive local and international field!
Rachel Kolisi Calls On South Africa To ‘Pitch Up In Pink’
JOHANNESBURG: Ahead of Sunday’s highly-anticipated encounter between the Proteas and the Netherlands, Rachel Kolisi has made a passionate plea for South Africans to make their presence felt at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in recognition of the iconic Betway Pink ODI.As ever, the Pink ODI is a flagship fixture on the cricket calendar, and spectators are particularly encouraged to ‘pitch up in pink’ in support of cancer awareness and early detection. This year also marks the sixth anniversary of … [Read more...] about Rachel Kolisi Calls On South Africa To ‘Pitch Up In Pink’
Plans to reseal N2 between Jeffreys Bay and Gamtoos River
The reseal of the N2 National Road between the Jeffreys Bay and Gamtoos River in the Eastern Cape Province will improve the surfacing for a smooth and safer travel experience in the area, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.The R57-million project will also create the much-needed job opportunities for the local community and SMMEs of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality. The adjudication process of the tender is currently underway, and a contractor will … [Read more...] about Plans to reseal N2 between Jeffreys Bay and Gamtoos River
Clinical Proteas Cruise Past Dutch In Benoni
BENONI: Three wickets apiece by Sisanda Magala and Tabraiz Shamsi followed by a powerful unbeaten 90 from captain Temba Bavuma set the Proteas on their way to a comfortable eight wicket win over the Netherlands in the second Betway One-Day International in Benoni on Friday.There was also a forceful half-century from T20 International skipper Aiden Markram at Willowmoore Park where the hosts move 1-0 up in the three-match series and one step closer to automatic … [Read more...] about Clinical Proteas Cruise Past Dutch In Benoni
RIP Princess Selani
It is with great sadness that EP Cricket informs the cricket community that Ms. Princess Selani passed away on Saturday morning, 25 March 2023.“Ngqiva”, as she was affectionally known, devoted her life to cricket through her dedication to the scoring of the game. She was an active member of the Eastern Province Cricket Scorers Association for the past 25 years. Princess Selani“This is a sad moment for the cricket fraternity in the Eastern Province,” commented Mr Tono Mle, Chair of the Cricket … [Read more...] about RIP Princess Selani
DHL Lifesaving South African Championships returns to Gqeberha
The 2023 DHL Lifesaving South African Championships will take place from 30 March to 5 April in Gqeberha, home of action and adventure sports.With over 1500 of the country’s lifesaving specialists competing in the surf and sand at Kings Beach, and at the pool events at Newton Park Swimming Pool, the Championships brings families from across the country in a celebration and culmination of the Lifesaving season. The LSA Federation’s executives Craig van Rooyen (LSA Director of Sport)and Helen … [Read more...] about DHL Lifesaving South African Championships returns to Gqeberha
‘Pitch Up In Pink’ For A Worthy Cause
JOHANNESBURG: Another iconic chapter is set to be added to the remarkable legacy story of the Betway Pink ODI when the Proteas take on the Netherlands at the DP World Wanderers Stadium on 2 April.The Pink ODI has always been a flagship fixture on the South African cricket calendar, and this year promises to be one of the most memorable occasions in the 11-year history of this worthy event. On Sunday, the Proteas will once again pitch up in pink – and all supporters are encouraged to do the same … [Read more...] about ‘Pitch Up In Pink’ For A Worthy Cause
Women in cricket finally rewarded for their outstanding achievement
Dear EditorThe DA welcomes the support from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for rewarding the historic achievement by the Proteas Women’s cricket team at the recent ICC T20 World Cup. The team received R 7.5 million in bonuses and an additional R15 million over 3 years towards the development of their professional league. This funding will go a long way in supporting the team and motivating young and upcoming women in cricket. The women’s team showed that with the necessary support … [Read more...] about Women in cricket finally rewarded for their outstanding achievement
DSAC Honours Momentum Proteas’ Excellence
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) conveys its gratitude to the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) for their continued support in the development of women’s cricket.DSAC on Tuesday held a Recognition Luncheon in honour of the Momentum Proteas to recognise the team after reaching the final of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 that was held in South Africa last month. At the luncheon, the Deputy Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Ms Nocawe Mafu bestowed medals and incentives to … [Read more...] about DSAC Honours Momentum Proteas’ Excellence
Kwazakhele Birthday Killings Suspects Arested
Eastern Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Lillian Mene, has commended the arrest of four dangerous suspects in connection with the mass shooting at a birthday party in KwaZakhele, Gqeberha.The suspects were arrested on Monday in Peelton location in King Williams Town. They were arrested by the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, in conjunction with the Provincial Tracking Team. The arrests come after the lead investigator received information on the whereabouts … [Read more...] about Kwazakhele Birthday Killings Suspects Arested
From Kariega to Chennai: Magala’s journey to the IPL via Betway SA20
Pace bowler prepares to join Chennai Super Kings in first IPL experience Wednesday, 29 March 2023: Sisanda Magala is gearing up for his first Indian Premier League (IPL) experience after recently starring in the Betway SA20 for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape and subsequently the Proteas Men’s ODI and T20I Teams. Magala is the shining example of the beacon of opportunity South Africa’s premier T20 league provides domestic players in South Africa. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape all-rounder … [Read more...] about From Kariega to Chennai: Magala’s journey to the IPL via Betway SA20
