JOHANNESBURG: The DP World Lions will go head-to-head with Six Gun Grill Western Province in the 2022/23 Cricket South Africa (CSA) One Day Cup final on Thursday.Lions, who qualified to host the final with two games in hand will look to defend their title at the bullring against a Western Province side that is hungry for silverware. Western Province qualified in their last round-robin encounter when they claimed a convincing victory against neighbours, Gbets Rocks. Western Province … [Read more...] about Lions And Western Province Ready For Division One CSA 1-Day Cup Final
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Western Province Secure 1Day Cup Final Spot
JOHANNESBURG: Six Gun Grill Western Province secured the second final spot in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) One Day Cup with a 74-run victory against Gbets Rocks on Friday.Asked to bat first, Western Province fell into early trouble when they lost both openers, Tony de Zorzi (7) and Jonathan Bird (7) within powerplay. Ferisco Adams (2/18) was the man behind the destruction in a must-win encounter in Paarl. Mihlali Mpongwana smashed 96 off 110 balls to help Western Province set a decent … [Read more...] about Western Province Secure 1Day Cup Final Spot
Nortje Targets ‘Sticking To Basics’ Approach For Second Test
MELBOURNE: Anrich Nortje expects the Proteas bowlers to continue where they left off in Brisbane and wants them to stay focussed on their job as they build up to the second Test in Melbourne starting on Monday.South Africa lost the opening game of the three-match series and are now trailing 1-0 ahead of what is a big game at the MCG where they will be hoping to do much better after losing inside two days on a bowler-friendly wicket at The Gabba. But Nortje believes the match was closer than … [Read more...] about Nortje Targets ‘Sticking To Basics’ Approach For Second Test
Verreynne And Jansen Rescue Proteas After Top-Order Struggles
MELBOURNE: A century stand between Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen rescued the Proteas from another poor start on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test match against Australia at the MCG in Melbourne on Monday.The pair put on 112 together for the sixth wicket, but collapses either side of their half-centuries meant the South Africans fell well short of a competitive total after they folded for just 189. Kagiso Rabada then took the only wicket to fall with the hosts reaching the close on 45 … [Read more...] about Verreynne And Jansen Rescue Proteas After Top-Order Struggles
Splash Waterworld, Gqeberha – Bullet/Speed Slide
The Splash Waterworld is to be found at Kings Beach, Gqeberha. They have three sessions a day – Whole Day (10:00 am to 4:30 pm), Morning (10:00 am to 1:00 pm) and Afternoon (1:30 pm to 4:30 pm). Gates open at 10:00 am.So, if you want the most bang for your buck out of a short session then go to the afternoon session – queues are shorter and gates are already open. Splash Waterworld, Gqeberha’s water park, is located on a beautiful, enclosed grass area on Kings Beach in Humewood. Waterworld Park … [Read more...] about Splash Waterworld, Gqeberha – Bullet/Speed Slide
Bay’s Property Cluster inauguration set to facilitate efficient land planning and development
The inauguration of a property cluster in the Metro is set to facilitate more efficient land planning and development processes between major stakeholders in the property sector and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.This is an initiative of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, which over the last year has facilitated the establishment of various sectoral and geographic clusters geared towards representing the needs, views and interests of business and the private sector. The property … [Read more...] about Bay’s Property Cluster inauguration set to facilitate efficient land planning and development
AIM (Abantu Integrity Movement) Statement on MEC Williams Section 12 Notice to change municipal system
There is no doubt that the metropolitan municipality of Nelson Mandela Bay is broken, and its infrastructure is on the verge of collapse. The primary cause thereof is well known too, namely the dysfunction of the council and the metro’s administration.The Section 12 Notice gazetted by MEC Williams on 12 December 2022, changing the municipal system from an executive mayor to an executive committee, will not change that. If the state of the eThekwini metro, the only metro currently under … [Read more...] about AIM (Abantu Integrity Movement) Statement on MEC Williams Section 12 Notice to change municipal system
The Gift of a Pair of Shoes Goes a Long Way
In this season of festivity and goodwill, giving is high on OLLI’s list of priorities. We contemplate the perfect presents for our nearest and dearest and frivolity and fun are part of the magic we anticipate. A pair of school shoes under the Christmas Tree doesn’t quite fit those expectations and yet for many it is a gift full of significance, certainly not coal in a stocking.In collaboration with Addo Elephant National Park, the team from One Land Love It NPC (OLLI) along with Addo Rangers … [Read more...] about The Gift of a Pair of Shoes Goes a Long Way
Rocks Secure Crucial Win To Keep 1day Cup Final Hopes Alive
JOHANNESBURG: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) One Day Cup competition saw Gbets Rocks claim an all-important win against North West Dragons on Wednesday.Rocks needed to win both their remaining matches to secure a spot in the One Day Cup final and the seven-wicket, bonus point victory against Dragons has put them one step closer. The Paarl-based men will have all to play for against the Six Gun Grill Western Province on Friday, as the winner will advance to the final against DP World … [Read more...] about Rocks Secure Crucial Win To Keep 1day Cup Final Hopes Alive
Better Application And Focus Needed By Batters – Zondo
BRISBANE: Khaya Zondo admits that conditions may not have favoured batting in the opening Test defeat to Australia, but he believes the Proteas can and will improve in the next match of the series in Melbourne.The South African players took part in their final training session in Brisbane on Wednesday where they suffered a six-wicket defeat to the hosts inside two days at The Gabba. They leave for the next leg of the tour on Thursday and will be hoping for a much better performance at the … [Read more...] about Better Application And Focus Needed By Batters – Zondo
Does NMB Have a Mayor Or Not?
Retief Odendaal sets the record straight:Dear Nelson Mandela Bay Residents, There is currently a lot of confusion regarding whether I have been removed as Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, and whether or not the coalition government remains in tact. I want to use this opportunity to set the record straight. (See Also: Urgent Court Hearing Set Over Section 12 Amendment) By virtue of the Gazette of the Section 12 notice last week, which seeks to change the system of governance from a Mayoral … [Read more...] about Does NMB Have a Mayor Or Not?
“There is nothing better than hosting a World Cup on South African soil.” – Springbok captain Siya Kolisi
With 50 days until the world’s best cricketers are in action in South Africa. the World Cup-winning Springbok captain has urged the world to turn it up for historic showpiece as South Africa’s World Cup-winning Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, throws his support behind the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup taking place from 10 to 26 February 2023. With 50 days to go until the 10 best teams in the world compete for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket, Kolisi has urged the world to turn it up for the … [Read more...] about “There is nothing better than hosting a World Cup on South African soil.” – Springbok captain Siya Kolisi
Take regular breaks when on the long road
As road users make their way to their holiday destinations, SANRAL engaged road users at the Nanaga Farm Stall and the Nanaga Express Garage to remind them that fatigue and drunk driving are some of the major reasons for crashes on the road.The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), through its Road Safety One campaign, reminds motorists to take regular breaks when travelling over a long distance and warns of the dangers of drinking and driving. In addition to road safety, … [Read more...] about Take regular breaks when on the long road
Notable accolade for SA women at World Squash Champs
South Africa may not have featured in the top eight but coach Paul Atkinson was delighted with their ninth place finish in the recent Women’s World Squash Championship in Cairo in Egypt after starting the tournament seeded 12th .The final outcome saw the SA line-up of Alex Fuller, Lizelle Muller, Cheyna Wood and Hayley Ward being named the team of the tournament at the final prize-giving. After losing to England and a competitive Hong Kong outfit in the group matches, SA set their sights on the … [Read more...] about Notable accolade for SA women at World Squash Champs
Effective investing now helps boost SMEs’ balance sheet for the future
While entrepreneurs need to keep a constant eye on their cashflow and the factors that influence its ebb and flow, it’s equally important to invest in long-term financial health to build buffers, save for Capex projects, or even just to rest easy in the peace of mind that comes with having funds set aside.The past year has been a stressful one, with individuals and businesses alike having had to navigate rising inflation and interest rates along with the unexpected costs of staying in business … [Read more...] about Effective investing now helps boost SMEs’ balance sheet for the future
