The Isuzu Southern Kings team doctor, Gershwin Kortje, delivered some good news for the Port Elizabeth side today as he passed fullback Masixole Banda and centre Tertius Kruger fit for selection ahead of the Guinness PRO14 derby against Cheetahs this week. The side returned from their trip to Scotland where they faced Edinburgh in the first week of January with the duo having sustained injuries. Last week Banda (leg) and Kruger (hand) underwent scans to ascertain the extent of the injuries, … [Read more...] about A Good News Day for the Kings
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3 Week Spanking for Pieter Scholtz
Pieter Scholtz of Isuzu Southern Kings faced a Disciplinary Hearing today via video conference and has been banned for three weeks. A Disciplinary Committee met in Dublin (Ireland) to consider the citing against Scholtz (No 3) of Isuzu Southern Kings which occurred against Edinburgh Rugby on Saturday, January 5, 2019. The player was reported by the Citing Commissioner in charge for alleged infringement of Law 9.12 – A player must not physically abuse anyone. Physical abuse includes but … [Read more...] about 3 Week Spanking for Pieter Scholtz
Siya Kolisi’s comments ‘unfortunate’
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation Beauty Dlulane has described as “unfortunate” the comments attributed to Springbok Captain and Port Elizabethan, Siya Kolisi regarding quotas in sports. Media reports have indicated that the Kolisi had said that quotas in South African sport are a necessary tool of transformation. He reportedly voiced opposition to racially-based quotas in sport, saying former President Nelson Mandela would not have supported such a … [Read more...] about Siya Kolisi’s comments ‘unfortunate’
Are you looking forward to the Kings Cheetah Derby?
The Isuzu Southern Kings hit the ground running upon their return from Scotland following their Guinness PRO14 Round 13 match against Edinburgh as preparations began for the next assignment – the first South African derby of the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 season against the Cheetahs. The old rivalry between the two South African sides competing in the European championship will be revived with both sides eager to claim the bragging rights of the first of three derby matches for the season. The … [Read more...] about Are you looking forward to the Kings Cheetah Derby?
Few Injuries Following Loss
The Isuzu Southern Kings squad that played Edinburgh in the Guinness PRO14 Round 13 match in Scotland returned home late on Monday. While the side was left disappointed following their 0-38 defeat to Edinburgh at Murrayfield, the team doctor, Gershwin Kortje, breathed a sigh of relief to have returned with minimal injuries after the first match of 2019. The only injury concerns expressed by Dr Kortje are those of centre Tertius Kruger (hand) and fullback Masixole Banda (leg). “We are … [Read more...] about Few Injuries Following Loss
Joy for Cheetahs, Tears for Kings
The Toyota Cheetahs got the new year off to a winning start in the Guinness PRO14 on Sunday as they held their nerve in a testing encounter against Zebre Rugby Club in Parma for a pleasing 27-12 victory. The win marked their third victory in their last five matches – a good change of fortunes for coach Franco Smith and his team after a slow start to the season. The win, which was spurred on by a Benhard Janse van Rensburg double, was even sweeter as the side were fresh off a four-week festive … [Read more...] about Joy for Cheetahs, Tears for Kings
Isuzu Southern Kings Name Team to Face Edinburgh
Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids named his match-day squad of 23 on Friday for the side’s opening Guinness PRO14 match for 2019. The Port Elizabeth-based side will be taking on Scottish side Edinburgh in a Round 13 encounter at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday night. (Kick-off is 19h35 UK-time, 21h35 SA-time) The forwards will have a front row that will start together for the first time as former Junior Springbok loosehead prop gets his first starting berth alongside tighthead … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings Name Team to Face Edinburgh
SA teams back in action
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will aim to hit the ground running in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend after a four-week festive season break when they line up against Edinburgh and Zebre Rugby Club in Scotland and Italy respectively. While their European counterparts took to the field in the last two weeks, the SA sides enjoyed an extended Christmas break, meaning they will have to fire on all cylinders from the outset to make a strong statement as their 2019 action kicks … [Read more...] about SA teams back in action
The Return of Africa’s Largest Beach Event
Africa’s largest family beach event, the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series, returns to Hobie Beach this Sunday for the second half of Season 14 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 includes a … [Read more...] about The Return of Africa’s Largest Beach Event
Kings Head to Edinburgh
A 25-man Isuzu Southern Kings playing squad departs for Edinburgh on Wednesday for their first Guinness PRO14 match of 2019. After a three-week break following their Round 10 encounter with Italian side, Benetton Treviso, the Isuzu Southern Kings team regrouped on December 27 to begin their preparations for their Round 13 fixture against Edinburgh at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday, January 5. Kick-off will be at 19h35 SA-time. “We are happy to be back in action after a good end-year break … [Read more...] about Kings Head to Edinburgh
Historic ABYC Images
Link to Album on Flickr. History of ABYC: The history of Algoa Bay Yacht Club begins in the 1880’s. In this period the waters of the Zwartkops River proved to be a great attraction and the Beaconfield Yacht Club, later named the Zwartkops Yacht Club, came into being in 1884. Further up the river Redhouse Yacht Club was formed in 1904. The river made a wonderful venue for dinghy sailing and in the early years many Provincial and National championships were held there. However, the river … [Read more...] about Historic ABYC Images
Marina Mile Festival of Swimming
A festival of swimming will take place at one of the country’s top open water swimming venues this month. The Marina Mile will once again be at Jeffreys Bay’s pristine Marina Martinique on the 30th of December. There will be a host of swimming events happening with swimmers coming from far and wide to take part. Whether you are a serious swimmer competing for the single or double mile crown, a casual swimmer doing the half mile or one of the youngsters taking part in the bank to bank … [Read more...] about Marina Mile Festival of Swimming
Flying Fish in Kariega
This holiday season Kenton-On-Sea will play host to one of the more social swim races of the year. With the focus less on speed and more about completion, this bucket list swim will take place at the scenic Kariega River on Saturday 29 December. The event was founded back in 2014 when four individuals swam with the tide to a local pub called Horns Up some 5km up river. The event exploded thereafter growing from 4 to 37 in 2015, 83 in 2016 and 113 entrants in 2017. This year swimmers will … [Read more...] about Flying Fish in Kariega
See You at the Color Run
Following the success of the “People’s Port Festival” during the first weekend of December, Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Port Elizabeth again hosted a very successful event this weekend. It became the very first port in Africa, possibly globally, to host the Colour Run - an internationally recognised event known as the “Happiest 5km on the planet” experienced by over 6 million runners worldwide. “We are extremely proud to host the Colour Run in the Port of PE as part of … [Read more...] about See You at the Color Run
Less Frowning, More Clowning
The Color Run is back, Port Elizabeth… we know you are ready for The Happiest 5k on the Planet! The Color Run South Africa is promising less frowning and more clowning at Port Elizabeth’s favourite fun run. The Color Run debuted in South Africa in The Friendly City, and PE has cheered on Color Runners every year since. 2018 is a year of firsts with each Color Runner receiving an exclusive finisher’s medal and equally as exciting is the event is being held in The People’s Port, possibly a … [Read more...] about Less Frowning, More Clowning
