The JBay Winterfest continued yesterday despite the Corona Open being placed on hold as over 50 swimmers took on the challenge of completing the Cold Water Swim Classic presented by Nicholas Melck. The 12 C water was always going to take its toll, with four swimmers having to withdraw from the event due to hyperthermia, while 54 swimmers managed to finish one of the most extreme events in South Africa. With an air temperature of 19 C, conditions on land were a stark contrast to the icy water … [Read more...] about Icy water and sunny skies for Cold Water Swim Classic
Sport
Volkswagen Motorsport has high hopes for home races
Volkswagen Motorsport heads into its home race at Port Elizabeth’s Aldo Scribante Raceway with high hopes of delivering strong results for their legions of supporters. With the Volkswagen manufacturing plant down the road in Uitenhage, the Motorsport team is more determined than ever to give their fans something to cheer on 14th July. Going into the Sasol GTC Championship’s halfway mark, the Volkswagen Jetta GTC racer has already earned two victories thanks to the talent of Daniel Rowe behind … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Motorsport has high hopes for home races
Engen Polo Cup title chase moves to Port Elizabeth
The Engen Polo Cup championship brigade will visit the Aldo Scribante Raceway near Port Elizabeth next weekend (July 13 and 14), when the venue will host round five of their 2018 national title chase. Going to the Eastern Cape, the series should see a resumption of a three-way fight for this year's South African championship, with little to choose between the top trio. Jeffrey Kruger (Universal Health Polo) tops the current points ladder, marginally ahead of Tasmin Pepper (Electric Life … [Read more...] about Engen Polo Cup title chase moves to Port Elizabeth
Eastern Province Win Nail Biter
DHL Western Province kept alive their hopes of taking top honours in the U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week for the sixth year in a row as they beat the Itec Blue Bulls 17-8 to join their Western Cape counterparts, Boland, as the only unbeaten teams going into Friday’s final round at Hoërskool Diamantveld in Kimberley. The clash between Eastern Province and the Sharks was equally tight as both teams ran hard on attack and showed commitment on defence, but the Eastern Cape side edged through for an … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Win Nail Biter
Good Win for Eastern Province Rugby
Free State, the Blue Bulls, Eastern Province and Valke stamped their authority on their opponents in an action-packed second round of the U16 Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week at Hoërskool Diamantveld in Kimberley on Wednesday to remain the only unbeaten teams going in Friday’s final round. Eastern Province continued their winning ways with a 24-14 win against the King Price Pumas after building up an encouraging 17-0 lead at the break. Brandon Wilkie was in fine form for the Port Elizabeth outfit … [Read more...] about Good Win for Eastern Province Rugby
Elephants Trample Leopards
The U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week and U16 Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week got off to an entertaining start at Hoërskool Diamantveld in Kimberley on Monday with a healthy mix of nail-biting matches and big wins characterising an exciting day’s play. The Eastern Province U16 side started off with a healthy win whilst the U13 lost by one point in their opening match. A total of 58 tries and 346 points were scored in the U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week, and 48 tries and 358 Points in the action-packed day … [Read more...] about Elephants Trample Leopards
Women final Volkswagen open
Photo taken at Volkswagen open 24th of June 2018. Also a couple of local surfers on my website after the event. Uploaded by: Antionette Morkel Antionette's Website: https://antionettemorkel.smugmug.com/Surfing/Volkswagen-Pipe-24th-of-June-2018 See more user submitted images here | Upload your Iconic Port Elizabeth image HERE. … [Read more...] about Women final Volkswagen open
Cavaliers edge Elephants
EP Elephants 12 (0), Boland Cavaliers 20 (10) EP Elephants - Tries: Brendon Brown, Mbeko Kota; Conversions: Simon Bolze. Boland Cavaliers - Tries: Arnout Malherbe, Ludio Williams. Conversions: Elgar Watts (2). Penalties: Elgar Watts (2). The iCOLLEGE Pumas qualified as top team for the quarter-finals after the pool phase of a pulsating SuperSport Rugby Challenge came to an end on Saturday, while both the Xerox Golden Lions XV and Vodacom Blue Bulls managed to make it to the top eight, … [Read more...] about Cavaliers edge Elephants
Win a Trip to the Rugby World Cup in Japan
APO Group, the leading media relations consultancy firm in Africa and the Middle East will award one African national with a round trip flight to Japan during the Rugby World Cup 2019, accommodation, scheduled ground transportation, and more. APO Group is the main Official Partner of World Rugby’ African association, Rugby Africa. To enter, all you need to do is visit www.AfricaLovesRugby.com. The contest lasts from 22 June to 25 August 2018, at midnight (CET). Participants must be … [Read more...] about Win a Trip to the Rugby World Cup in Japan
Elephants v Boland in Despatch
The introduction of six Springboks, which includes Warren Whiteley and the current SA Rugby Player of the Year, Malcolm Marx, in the colours of the Xerox Golden Lions XV will add extra spice to what is already promising to be a massive weekend of provincial rugby as the pool phase of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge concludes. The Bok duo, both returning to first class rugby following injury, will be in action at Bill Jardine Stadium in Longdale, Johannesburg on Sunday, where the Xerox Golden … [Read more...] about Elephants v Boland in Despatch
City Surf Series Grand Finale
From 20 to 24 June 2018 local surfers and fans will see the grand finale of the City Surf Series (CSS) events at the Volkswagen SA Open of Surfing taking place in Nelson Mandela Bay Volkswagen South Africa invites surfing fans and outdoor-loving families to join them and some of South Africa's top up-and-coming surfers at the grand finale of The City Surf Series this coming weekend 20 to 24 June 2018 at Pipe, Pollock Beach in Nelson Mandela Bay for theVolkswagen SA Open of Surfing presented … [Read more...] about City Surf Series Grand Finale
Anrich Nortje
Warriors Cricket Team Member Anrich Nortje has been called up to play for the SA A Touring Side. Fast bowler Anrich Nortje, born 16 November 1993, brings energy and aggression to the team, while he also has the ability to calm everyone down. Ana, as he is affectionately known by his teammates, started playing cricket in his back yard with his older brother. His favourite cricketer is Dale Steyn, whom he looks up to as a role model. This has led the right-arm fast bowler to play for … [Read more...] about Anrich Nortje
Gihahn Love Cloete
Warriors Cricket Team Member Gihahn Love Cloete has been called up to play for the SA A Touring Side. Gihahn Cloete was born in Atlantis on the 4th of October in 1992. He is a left-handed batsman who also plays wicketkeeper. Gihahn prides himself on being the jokester and entertainer of the team. If he isn’t making everyone laugh he is probably having a dance battle with Aya Gqamane. On his off days he is usually playing golf, braaiing or having potjiekos with family and friends. His … [Read more...] about Gihahn Love Cloete
Gamble – the team to beat
The second round of the Town Lodge Business Night Relay returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday evening and as in previous year’s, the team to watch at this year’s Series are the youngsters representing Gamble Pharmacy. The Gamble team were comfortable winners in Round 1 at the end of May winning in a time of 1 hour and 1 minute over the total 17.5km course distance. Second on the evening was the Men’s team from the SPAR DC with Team Bos in 3rd place. In the Ladies team event, … [Read more...] about Gamble – the team to beat
Sisanda Somila Bruce Magala
Warriors Cricket Team Member Sisanda Somila Bruce Magala has been called up to play for the SA A Touring Side. Muir College educated Sisanda Magala, born 7 January 1991, started watching cricket, on television, at a young age and liked it. He then went on to play at College Hill School where he made the Eastern Province Under 11 team and met one of his role models, Mr Barnard, his Under 13 A coach. Since then cricket has always been the vision and the path he wanted to take. The highlight of … [Read more...] about Sisanda Somila Bruce Magala
