Africa’s largest family beach event, the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series, returns to Hobie Beach on Sunday 6th October for the start of Season 15 with no fewer than 7 events for families to choose from each race day. The Series, which is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay, offers family members the ideal way to get fit whilst making the most of the world class beaches which our City has to offer with something for everyone. The Series takes place on mostly alternate Sunday morning’s at 9am and … [Read more...] about Can You Believe that Season 15 of the ORS is upon us?
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Why Molly Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB
On 02/10/2019 Molly pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Molly Reed says: We are best suited geographically wise, we are the friendly city, we will give them a welcome never seen before. Molly would like to assist as: volunteer … [Read more...] about Why Molly Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB
Route and road closures for the 2019 Africa Cup
The 2019 Africa Cup will kick off with the riders facing four race days from 10-13 October 2019. The routes will showcase Nelson Mandela Bay’s diversity. This ensures the cyclists will get to experience a rich assortment the city has to offer and that there are the maximum opportunities for spectators to watch the race. Race days Mixed Relay – New Brighton - Road affected 10am – 2pm Day 1 – October 10, 2019 – Thursday - The first day will see a mixed relay with cyclists following a … [Read more...] about Route and road closures for the 2019 Africa Cup
Munster Squad Named For South Africa
Guinness PRO14 action continues with the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth next Saturday and the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday October 11th. Included in the Munster Rugby squad is newcomer Jed Holloway who was issued with his work permit during the week, and Academy players Diarmuid Barron and Keynan Knox. Munster Squad: Stephen Archer, James Cronin, Keynan Knox, Jeremy Loughman, Liam O’Connor, Diarmuid Barron, Rhys Marshall, Kevin O’Byrne, Billy Holland, Jed Holloway, Darren O’Shea, … [Read more...] about Munster Squad Named For South Africa
Shattered at the bell
The Isuzu Southern Kings narrowly lost their opening Guinness PRO14 match of the 2019/20 season by four points with Cardiff Blues clinching a late 27-31 win at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. It was Isuzu Southern Kings flyhalf, Demetri Catrakilis, who got the scoreboard ticking early on when he slotted in a penalty five minutes into the game to give the home side a 3-0 lead. Five minutes later, Blues flanker Olly Robinson opened the scoring for the visitors with the first try of the match … [Read more...] about Shattered at the bell
Williams to captain Cardiff Blues in Port Elizabeth
Nick Williams will captains Cardiff Blues as they kick-off their Guinness PRO14 campaign against the Isuzu Southern Kings on Saturday in Port Elizabeth (KO 3.00pm BST). With club captain Ellis Jenkins side-lined, Williams takes the honour in an experienced side that contains more than 800 Cardiff Blues appearances. The Blues have spent the week preparing for the season opener in Cape Town and head coach John Mulvihill is confident his side are primed for the challenge, however he is also … [Read more...] about Williams to captain Cardiff Blues in Port Elizabeth
Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Cardiff Blues
Isuzu Southern Kings’ JC Astle will lead an exciting side with a blend of youth and experience in the Guinness PRO14 season-opening match against Cardiff Blues on Saturday, September 28, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The 29-year-old Astle, who captained the team last season, has once again been appointed season captain for the 2019/20 season, Isuzu Southern Kings interim Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, confirmed. “JC Astle will captain the side for the season, as he did last season,” said … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Cardiff Blues
Rassie Keeping an Eye on Guinness PRO14
SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has labelled the Guinness PRO14 as “one of the toughest I have ever coached in” on the eve of the start of the 2019/20 Championship, which kicks off on Friday in Bloemfontein. Erasmus may be guiding his Bok side at the Rugby World Cup in Japan currently, but he will have one eye on the Guinness PRO14 as it kicks off this weekend with two local games in South Africa and much expectation for the Toyota Cheetahs and the Isuzu Southern Kings. The … [Read more...] about Rassie Keeping an Eye on Guinness PRO14
The Top Performing Warriors
The Warriors announced their top performers at the annual Warriors Awards at the Boardwalk Convention Centre in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday evening, Celebrating the 2018/19 season which was one of the best seasons in some time for the Warriors Team. The team for the new season was also announced at the glamorous event, attended by players, Warriors management, Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor Thsonono Buyeye and Cricket SA director, Donovan May. Warriors Head Coach, Rivash Gobind, commended … [Read more...] about The Top Performing Warriors
Bafana Bafana to Face Formidable Mali at NMB Stadium
In Port Elizabeth on 25 September 2019, South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Dr Danny Jordaan, officially announced Mali as Bafana Bafana’s opponent for the 25th edition of the Nelson Mandela Challenge taking place on 13 October 2019 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The announcement was made at a press conference held by SAFA in conjunction with the City the at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, in Port Elizabeth. “Mali is a formidable opponent and we have a long and strong … [Read more...] about Bafana Bafana to Face Formidable Mali at NMB Stadium
Sinethemba Qeshile makes his mark
The Warriors team has had an incredible 2018/19 season. Testament to this, special mention goes out to Warriors stand-out performer The 20-year-old burst onto the scene as a rookie, and his superb performance with the bat on the pitch, earned him a well-deserved accolade at the Eastern Cape Sport & Recreation Achievers Awards for Newcomer of The Year. Sinethemba Qeshile’s season did not end with just representation for the Warriors. The newcomer earned himself a call up to the Proteas … [Read more...] about Sinethemba Qeshile makes his mark
Quarry Lake Inn in East London
The view from our breakfast room at Quarry Lake Inn in East London - http://www.quarrylakeinn.co.za - @quarrylakeinn - Quarry Lake Inn is a four-star graded East London guesthouse overlooking a rehabilitated quarry in a quiet suburb of East London. The guesthouse has been in existence for 20 years, providing guests from all over the world with exceptional accommodation facilities and services. #alanstraton #mype #elyc #ridingthejoy #sailing #regatta - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering … [Read more...] about Quarry Lake Inn in East London
Local football players off to London
THE lives of 14 Port Elizabeth football players will be changed forever after they set foot on a plane to the UK on 23 September. For most of the boys it was their first international trip when they boarded a flight to the UK to be hosted by Dulwich College in South London as part of week-and-a-half sporting and cultural exchange, made possible by United Through Sport and partners. The boys will visit the Arsenal Football Academy and go on a tour of the Emirates Stadium in London, as well … [Read more...] about Local football players off to London
Bafana Bafana v Mali in 2019 Nelson Mandela Challenge
Bafana Bafana will be playing against Mali in the 2019 Nelson Mandela Challenge at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 13 October 2019. Kick off at 3:00 pm. #soccer #footballmali #nelsonmandela #nelsonmandelachildrensfund #alanstraton #mype #newcoach @nelsonmandelabay #sharethebay @nmb_stadium - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. The Bafana Bafana Match 23 to play Mali on 13 October 2019 is: Goalkeepers: 1. Darren Keet - OH Leuven FC … [Read more...] about Bafana Bafana v Mali in 2019 Nelson Mandela Challenge
7 Debutantes for Despatch Test against Spain
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer included seven uncapped players in his match-day squad for their Test against Spain at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, with Piwokuhle Nyanda (winger) guaranteed of her first cap after being included in the run-on team. Noxolo Mankayi (prop), Prelene Pegram (lock), Nompumelelo Mathe (looseforward), Unam Tose (scrumhalf), Sesethu Mtshazi (centre) and Chuma Qawe (fullback), who were all members of the SA Select Women’s squad that faced … [Read more...] about 7 Debutantes for Despatch Test against Spain
