Johannesburg, South Africa: Gqeberha-born Dewald van Niekerk heads a glittering array of top national squash stars when the regional qualifying rounds of the Growthpoint South African Nationals are played this weekend. Taking place at eight venues around the country, this is the first step for the cream of the country’s players as they strive to secure a place in the top eight men and women for the August showdown. Those who advance from the weekend’s regional events will gather at the V … [Read more...] about Growthpoint SA Nationals regional qualifier
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Queens at Home on Saturday
The Women’s Premier Division rugby tournament has struck the halfway mark.The DHL Western Province side will travel to Nelson Mandela Bay as huge favourites. They toppled the Daisies last weekend, and with the EP Queens clearly struggling and without a win so far this year, the Cape side will be confident of another win. The visiting pack will be able to give their potent backs good attacking ball and it could become a long afternoon for the Queens, who already conceded 325 points in the … [Read more...] about Queens at Home on Saturday
Colchester clinic is crumbling, with broken ceilings, windows and no electricity
The building used by for the weekly mobile clinic for residents of Colchester in the Eastern Cape is in a terrible state. The building used for a clinic in Colchester near Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape has no electricity and has broken windows, ceilings and doors. Patients have been complaining about the state of the building used for the weekly clinic. But the Eastern Cape Department of Health says it does not have enough budget to renovate the clinic this year. The building used for the weekly … [Read more...] about Colchester clinic is crumbling, with broken ceilings, windows and no electricity
Dreyer tames the wind to take NMB Classic at Humewood
Ryan Dreyer delivered another composed round to win his third Sunshine Senior Tour golf title when he claimed the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic in a tense and windy final round at Humewood in Gqeberha on Friday. The 52-year-old, who grew up in Johannesburg but currently lives in Malta, added a final round of 68 to his tally to finish on seven-under par 209, taking the title by two shots from 2022 champion Doug McGuigan. McGuigan shot a final round 71 for an overall score of 211, followed by … [Read more...] about Dreyer tames the wind to take NMB Classic at Humewood
McLardy’s final hole birdie creates three-way tie in Classic
Andrew McLardy fashioned a superb approach shot to three feet on the par-four 18th hole to set up a thrilling climax going into the final round of the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic golf tournament at Humewood in Gqeberha on Friday. In his first year on the Sunshine Senior Tour, McLardy’s birdie saw him finish Thursday’s play with a solid round of 68 to join Paul Marks and Gregg Upton on six-under-par 138. Marks produced one of the best rounds of the day, shooting 67 to draw level with overnight … [Read more...] about McLardy’s final hole birdie creates three-way tie in Classic
Dube’s hole-in-one steals the show
Even though he trailed Gregg Upton by one shot, Kenneth Dube stole the show on the opening day of the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic golf tournament when he aced the par-three 12 th hole at Humewood in Gqeberha on Thursday. Extremely rare for most golfers, this was the 54-year-old Dube’s 14 th hole-in-one and propelled him to near the top of the leaderboard in the first round of the Sunshine Senior Tour event, being held for the fourth time in Nelson Mandela Bay. Upton made the early running … [Read more...] about Dube’s hole-in-one steals the show
Tour rookie McLardy targets top performance at Humewood
After coming within a whisker winning his maiden Sunshine Senior Tour professional golf title, Andrew McLardy is primed for another shot at that achievement when the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic takes place at Humewood from Wednesday to Friday (May 15-17). Although a handful of contenders will be missing, the fourth edition of the NMB Classic at the famed links course in Gqeberha has another top-quality field, including former champions Chris Williams (2021) and Doug McGuigan … [Read more...] about Tour rookie McLardy targets top performance at Humewood
Collision Course for Top Four
The top of the table in the Women’s Premier Division can look vastly different by Saturday night when the top four sides collide in what promises to be a very important round of action.One takes on two and three faces four on Saturday and by the end of round five, the top four could be totally scrambled, while the bottom four teams will want to use this opportunity to keep themselves in the race for the semi-finals. The action starts in Pretoria where the Bulls Daisies will be aiming for their … [Read more...] about Collision Course for Top Four
Grey High Outgun Makhanda Rivals
Grey High hooker Jon Hobson profited from the power of his team’s driving maul to cross for four tries as the hosts outplayed a courageous Graeme College 29-7 in the Grey High Rugby Festival on the Kolisi Field in Gqeberha on Saturday. Their match concluded another highly entertaining schools festival, with Durban team Westville producing some thrilling running rugby in outgunning Durbanville (41-17) and Dale (52-12), while Jeppe from Johannesburg also stood out with their wins over Graeme … [Read more...] about Grey High Outgun Makhanda Rivals
SA Sailing hails Gqeberha’s Kirsten Neuschäfer for another well-deserved accolade
The South African Sailing community were once again in celebratory mood after Kirsten Neuschäfer was named the country’s Sportswoman of the Year at the SA Sports Awards on Sunday night. The intrepid Gqeberha sailor made history last year by becoming the first woman to win the prestigious Golden Globe round-the-world race since its inception in 1968. Neuschäfer had already been hailed across the world for her remarkable achievement and was named female 2023 Rolex World Sailor of the Year by … [Read more...] about SA Sailing hails Gqeberha’s Kirsten Neuschäfer for another well-deserved accolade
Cup Semifinal officially sold out at NMB Stadium
The MBDA operators of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium have announced that tickets to the Nedbank Cup Semifinal clash between Chippa United and Orlando Pirates are officially sold out. The stadium has reached the planned safety capacity just below 40 000 as per match categorisation and permit based on safety protocols. Those who have tickets are urged to come early to ease congestion and avoid a last minute push before kick-off t 3pm promptly. Those who have missed the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Cup Semifinal officially sold out at NMB Stadium
Grey forwards take control in win over St John’s
Grey High capitalised on some strong driving play by their forwards to pull off a hard-earned 33-15 win over St John’s College on the first day of the Grey High Rugby Festival in Gqeberha on Thursday. Playing the final game on the Kolisi Field, the home team ran in five tries and led 12-3 at halftime. When they scored immediately after the break when powerful centre Lavela Pongolo outstripped the cover defence for a superb try, it looked as if they might run away with things. That was … [Read more...] about Grey forwards take control in win over St John’s
Hudson, Brandwag kick off Grey rugby festival
Hudson Park and Brandwag will fire the first shots in what is shaping up as another exhilarating exhibition of schoolboy rugby when the annual Grey High Rugby Festival kicks off in Gqeberha on Thursday. The two teams are sure to provide an entertaining start to the festival on the Kolisi Field, and should be matched by the opening game on the Pollock Oval, where Ithembelihle come up against St Charles College. Ithembe will relish the opportunity of some regular competition and have been … [Read more...] about Hudson, Brandwag kick off Grey rugby festival
Match Report: Grey High vs Paul Roos
The Maroon Machine marches on as they beat Grey High School at the Kolisi Field in Gqeberha, 21 points to 7 in a thrilling Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools derby on Saturday the 27th of April. Paul Roos’ unbeaten season continues, as they build on their perfect record. Grey High had a handful of moments to express themselves, but their lack of a clinical edge showed. A dominant Paul Roos forward pack ensured their half back pairing of Boraine and Dampies could manage the games … [Read more...] about Match Report: Grey High vs Paul Roos
Tough challenge as Grey prepare to defend proud festival record
The Grey High first rugby team have an exceptionally proud record at their own tournament, but they know that will come under intense scrutiny against two combative rivals next week. The annual Grey High Rugby Festival takes place on May 2 and 4 and will draw more than 2000 players, coaches and officials to Gqeberha for another celebration of schoolboy rugby. In addition, the Hibbert Shield hockey tournament at the Rectory Astro will take place simultaneously, running from Wednesday to … [Read more...] about Tough challenge as Grey prepare to defend proud festival record
