Statement by Donovan May, President of Eastern Province Cricket (EPC): Instead of making wild and libellous statements on social media and staging publicity stunts the self-styled “leaders” calling for the dissolution of the Eastern Province Cricket Board and resignation of myself as President should follow due process. All our clubs know that our doors are open for discussion – as long as it is for the good of cricket and not to pursue the private agendas of individuals. All they need do … [Read more...] about May Slams “Leaders”
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Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa Entries Open
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (21 May 2019) – Entries for the Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa taking place in Buffalo City on Sunday, 26 January 2020 are now open. The Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 Buffalo City is the oldest 70.3 event in South Africa, and will take place for its 14th consecutive year, showing just how popular this race has become on the South African triathlon circuit. The beautiful city of East London offers miles of beachfront and rich cultural history for athletes … [Read more...] about Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa Entries Open
Winning streak for EP Cricket
Eastern Province Cricket ended the season on a winning streak, says president Donovan May. He was speaking at the annual awards ceremony which honours players, cricket officials, volunteers and clubs across the province. In the national tournament the Warriors came close to winning the CSA T20 Challenge, losing by just 11 runs to Lions. David Masterson was named “best batsman” in the Premier League for 2019. Masterson was earlier given the player of they year award by the Madibaz … [Read more...] about Winning streak for EP Cricket
Leigh Heard – New Isuzu Southern Kings COO
The ISUZU Southern Kings can confirm the appointment of new Chief Operations Officer, Leigh Heard. After 27 years of involvement in professional rugby, Heard’s wealth of experience is set to be exceedingly beneficial for the Eastern Cape franchise. She replaces Charl Crous, who departs from the ISUZU Southern Kings to join PRO14 Rugby in Ireland in his new position of Head of Operations. Heard spent 22 years at The Sharks (Pty) Ltd where she held pivotal positions including Financial … [Read more...] about Leigh Heard – New Isuzu Southern Kings COO
Our Commitment is to the Kings
Winger Yaw Penxe, loose-forward CJ Velleman, hooker Tango Balekile and centre Sibusiso Sithole have all committed their future to the ISUZU Southern Kings as the Port Elizabeth-based side continues to build a strong squad going into the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season. Penxe, who was one of the ISUZU Southern Kings’ standout players, finishing as top try-scorer with eight tries, has signed a two-year extension with the side he initially joined in the 2017 Super Rugby season. Since turning … [Read more...] about Our Commitment is to the Kings
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium hosts successful start to Night Relay
Nelson Mandela Bay's unique Town Lodge Business Night Relay got off to a great start on Tuesday evening at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with just under 75 teams taking part in the monthly winter corporate relay event. Defending champions, Gamble Pharmacy, got off to a slow start but soon got back into the lead to blitz through the 5 laps of the 3.5km course to see their 5th runner cross the finish time for a combined time of 1 hour and 1 minute ahead of SPAR Eastern Cape's Men's Team and … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium hosts successful start to Night Relay
Whack Waggle & Win
Surviving four days of golf and a smorgasbord of off-course entertainment will be the name of the game when the Lexus Whack, Waggle & Win Festival takes place at the Humewood Golf Club from May 29 to June 2. The evenings will provide a chance to go deep into the art of survival because the man who knows something about all that will be the master of ceremonies for the week. Port Elizabeth’s Tom Swartz, who outwitted his competitors in the Survivor Africa show to emerge as the 2018 winner, … [Read more...] about Whack Waggle & Win
5150 Entries Open
Entries for the 2019 Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni and Standard Bank 5150 Nelson Mandela Bay are officially open. The Standard Bank 5150 African Triathlon Series has become one of the biggest standard distance triathlons in South Africa, attracting thousands of athletes per event. With the introduction of the FUNTRI distances last year, there really is something for everyone. The Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni had its first race in 2013 at the Germiston Lake. This year marks the 7th race, … [Read more...] about 5150 Entries Open
Night Relay Returns
Runners and walkers from all over Nelson Mandela Bay will be coming together once again this winter for the exciting start to the region’s most popular team based night running series. Teams from the corporate world will be back in action starting on the 14th of May when the Town Lodge Business Night Relay kicks off at the Nelson Mandela Stadium’s World of Windows for the 9th season. The event, which is ever increasing in popularity, will take place on the second Tuesday of May, June, July … [Read more...] about Night Relay Returns
Keegan Cooke Conquers at Duathlon Champs
It was an early morning start for the small but competitive field which assembled at Pollok beach for the NMBT Duathlon Championship on Sunday. Competitors enjoyed quiet conditions at the start of the race with the wind picking up to a fresh breeze during the course of the morning. However, it was Port Elizabeth’s own Keegan Cooke who blew away the field with an outstanding performance to win in a time of 1 hour 54 minutes 16 seconds over Olympic distance course which consisted of a 10km run, … [Read more...] about Keegan Cooke Conquers at Duathlon Champs
Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Isuzu Southern Kings in the last match of their 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 campaigns, on Saturday, 27 April in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Action kicks off at 17:30 (SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 1 (as well as Free Sports and DAZN). At 15:00 the Toyota Free State XV will be taking on the Sharks XV in their first SuperSport Rugby Challenge match of the season. Liezel Pieters will provide entertainment at the Castle Deck before. Gates … [Read more...] about Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
Isuzu Southern Kings Team for Last Match
Isuzu Southern Kings new recruit, Courtney Winnaar, will make his debut for the side when they take on the Toyota Cheetahs in a Guinness PRO14 Round 21 clash in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The 22-year-old East London-born will start at flyhalf at the Free State Stadium, in what will be the last fixture of the season for both the Isuzu Southern Kings and Cheetahs. Winnaar, a former Dale College pupil, is a graduate of the old Eastern Province Academy under the auspices of current Isuzu … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings Team for Last Match
And We Bid Farewell to Michael Willemse
Michael Willemse will run on for the last time for the Isuzu Southern Kings when they take on the Cheetahs to close off their Guinness PRO14 2018/19 season. The next time Willemse takes to the field, it will be in the colours of Scottish side, Edinburgh Rugby, whom the 26-year-old will be joining next season. The highly-rated hooker’s tenure at the Isuzu Southern Kings comes to an end after three years of service for the Port Elizabeth-based side. Born in Cape Town, Willemse spent most … [Read more...] about And We Bid Farewell to Michael Willemse
Meet the PE Doctor that has competed in every local Ironman
What drives a man to participate in every single IRONMAN competition ever hosted in Port Elizabeth? It is the need to stay active and fit explains Dr. Franzt Struwig, an expert in Occupational Medicine based at Isuzu Motors South Africa's medical centre. Struwig, who has just returned from the Two Oceans marathon in Cape Town, completed his 15th full IRONMAN triathlon endurance event two weeks ago. Over 15 years he has amassed 3 393 kilometres, covering a distance longer than the South … [Read more...] about Meet the PE Doctor that has competed in every local Ironman
Getting Down and Dirty
This Sunday sees the Haval Port Elizabeth Muck Run taking place at Dawson's Farm in Kragga Kamma and promises to be great entertainment for both spectators and participants with an exciting 18 obstacle 5km bush course being planned. There are only a few times throughout the year when you can completely let go and bring out your inner child and this is definately that event. The chance to get as dirty as you like and not even have to clean up. This Sunday, the 28th of April, the Haval Port … [Read more...] about Getting Down and Dirty
