Cabinet at its meeting called on all South Africans and supporters from across the globe to rally behind the “Boks” and demonstrate their support by participating in Green Fridays and sharing messages of support on social-media platforms. On Saturday, the Springboks will be playing against England and President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the final match in Japan to give concrete support to the national team. The Springboks bagged a 19-16 win over Wales in the second semi-final at the … [Read more...] about South Africans called to rally behind the Springboks
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Dweba strikes 50 as SA teams search for Guinness PRO14 tour wins
The Toyota Cheetahs will have the extra motivation of making Joseph Dweba’s 50th cap a memorable one on Saturday when they face the Scarlets in Wales in their second Guinness PRO14 tour match, while the Isuzu Southern Kings will attempt to register their first win of the season when they meet the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland on Friday. The Free Staters, who suffered a heart-breaking 24-22 defeat against Connacht last week, will look to return to their winning ways after a blazing start to … [Read more...] about Dweba strikes 50 as SA teams search for Guinness PRO14 tour wins
Rugby World Cup stars return for Kings clash
Six Rugby World Cup stars will make their first appearance of the season for Glasgow Warriors on Friday night, as Dave Rennie makes seven changes to his starting XV ahead of the visit of the Isuzu Southern Kings to Scotstoun. There are some good seats still available for tomorrow night's game, which sees the Southern Kings from South Africa visit Glasgow for only the second time. Tickets are available from glasgowwarriors.org. Five of the club’s Scotland contingent come back into the fold … [Read more...] about Rugby World Cup stars return for Kings clash
Ruaan Lerm to lead Kings against Glasgow Warriors
Isuzu Southern Kings No 8, Ruaan Lerm, will lead the side as captain when they take on Glasgow Warriors, at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday, November 1. Lerm will lead a side that sees a single change to the forwards pack, with an additional positional switch, to the team that narrowly went down to Benetton in Treviso last week. Workhorse loose-forward, Thembelani Bholi, who came off the bench last week, has been slotted in at blindside flanker in the starting XV. Bobby de Wee, who donned the … [Read more...] about Ruaan Lerm to lead Kings against Glasgow Warriors
See you in Zwide and thanks for accepting the challenge @BobaniMayor, @NMandelaBaymuni, @NMandelaBay, @Springboks, @CyrilRamaphosa #StrongerTogether
On 28 October 2019 MyPE issued a challenge in this article: http://mype.co.za/new/rwc-final-an-open-challenge-pe-bobanimayor-nmandelabaymuni-nmandelabay-springboks-cyrilramaphosa-strongertogether/124978/2019/10/ Surely we can put together one massive viewing party of the Rugby World Cup Final in Zwide – the family home of Siya Kolisi? Are you game Mayor Bobani, President Ramaphosa, Springboks, Nelson Mandela Bay? A little bit of lobbying on Tuesday morning this week amongst movers and shakers … [Read more...] about See you in Zwide and thanks for accepting the challenge @BobaniMayor, @NMandelaBaymuni, @NMandelaBay, @Springboks, @CyrilRamaphosa #StrongerTogether
SABC to broadcast Rugby World Cup final
South Africans will be able to watch the 2019 Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and England on SABC 2. This follows an agreement reached between the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and SuperSport. “The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with SuperSport to broadcast the final game of the 2019 Rugby World Cup between South Africa and England, live on SABC 2 on Saturday, 2 November at 11h00,” said the … [Read more...] about SABC to broadcast Rugby World Cup final
RWC Final – An Open Challenge PE, @BobaniMayor, @NMandelaBaymuni, @NMandelaBay, @Springboks, @CyrilRamaphosa #StrongerTogether
We have a watershed moment happening this weekend' Saturday 2 November at 11:00am. It's been 24 years since François Pienaar and former president Nelson Mandela lifted the Webb Ellis trophy in 1995. It's been 12 years since former president Thabo Mbeki handed the Webb Ellis Trophy to John Smit after the Springboks beat England 15-6 at the Stade France in Paris. Now in 2019 we have the first black Springbok skipper, Siya Kolisi, leading us to possible World Cup glory. Kolisi carries the … [Read more...] about RWC Final – An Open Challenge PE, @BobaniMayor, @NMandelaBaymuni, @NMandelaBay, @Springboks, @CyrilRamaphosa #StrongerTogether
Let’s Stop With This Anglo Boer War Shit Guys
I see on my favourite polarising site - Group Sex for Amoebas (Facebook) - that there is a lot of talk about this weekend's upcoming Rugby World Cup Final between South Africa and England being "like the Anglo Boer War again". Guys (and Girls) let's be adult about this for a change: We have so moved on from that time in our history, our country has been through many transformations since then and, quite frankly, I think that the references to the Anglo Boer War are rather polarising and … [Read more...] about Let’s Stop With This Anglo Boer War Shit Guys
5150 Entries Close Soon
The Standard Bank 5150 Nelson Mandela Bay will again take place at King’s Beach, Port Elizabeth. The annual event will take place on Sunday, 24 November 2019, with entries closing on Wednesday, 6 November 2019. The 5150 triathlon (pronounced “fifty-one-fifty” which is the combined race distance of 50.51 kilometres) takes the format of an Olympic distance triathlon featuring a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run. Along with the Olympic distance event, all 5150 events feature FUNTRI distances … [Read more...] about 5150 Entries Close Soon
Losses for Kings and Cheetahs
It was double heartbreak for the South African Guinness PRO14 sides on Saturday as a last-gasp try by Irish outfit Connacht ended the Toyota Cheetahs unbeaten run, while the Isuzu Southern Kings went down fighting against Italian side Benetton. The Toyota Cheetahs were 22-14 ahead against Connacht in Galway with minutes to play, but a red card to Dries Swanepoel (centre) and a few costly penalties conceded saw Tom Farrell (Connacht replacement centre) score two late tries to secure the hosts … [Read more...] about Losses for Kings and Cheetahs
TSL – A Good Mix of Age, Gender and Diversity ALL on a Level Playing Field
https://youtu.be/aglELJP1qUY The inaugural South African Sailing East Cape Team Sailing League Regatta sponsored by Coca-Cola took place on 12 October 2019 in the Port of Port Elizabeth and was sailed from the Port Elizabeth Deep Sea Angling Club (PEDSAC). Great interest was shown and 8 teams entered with East London Yacht Club and Rhodes Sailing Club traveling down for the event. Rhodes, captained by Ashleigh Hellstrom had enough sailors to enter two teams. Of the eight teams entered … [Read more...] about TSL – A Good Mix of Age, Gender and Diversity ALL on a Level Playing Field
Kings and Benetton Teams
Sibusiso Sithole and Bobby de Wee will earn starting berths for the Isuzu Southern Kings when they take on Benetton Rugby at Stadio Monigo in Treviso, Italy, on Saturday. Kick-off for the match is 16h00 (SA time). Former South Africa Sevens star, Sithole, who provided backline cover from the bench in the opening three matches of the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, will make his first start of the season at outside centre where he will partner up with … [Read more...] about Kings and Benetton Teams
Kings and Cheetahs on Tour
The Isuzu Southern Kings will look to improve on their performances in conditions that should support their pack when they take on Benetton in Treviso on Saturday. The Port Elizabeth side have conceded the least penalties in the championship so far, and they boast the best lineout statistics. Isuzu Southern Kings coach Robbie Kempson believes if they can use these strengths to turn possession into points they will do well. “This tour is very important for us,” said Kempson. “We are … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs on Tour
Robin Peterson appointed as Warriors Interim Head Coach
Port Elizabeth-born former Proteas cricketer, Robin Peterson, has been appointed as the Warriors interim head coach for the 2019/20 season and assistant coach for the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants during the 2019 Mzansi Super League. With years of experience, having played at the highest professional level of the sport, the slow left-arm orthodox spinner brings vast knowledge of the game and the Warriors are pleased to gain his expertise at this early stage of the season. Peterson fills the … [Read more...] about Robin Peterson appointed as Warriors Interim Head Coach
Madibaz Sports Stars of the Year
National representatives Ischke Senekal and Alaric Basson received recognition for their 2019 achievements when they were named the Nelson Mandela University sport stars of the year in Port Elizabeth on Friday night. The Madibaz Sport gala function took place at the Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre where field athlete Senekal received the Sportswoman of the Year award for the second straight year. Basson was named the Sportsman of the Year after becoming the first swimmer from the varsity to … [Read more...] about Madibaz Sports Stars of the Year
