After four gruelling days of physical tests, psychological evaluations, media lectures and naturally a string of stringent driving tests, the judges have been able to cut the original field of fourteen hopefuls down to the two finalists that will now battle it out for 2017 Volkswagen Driver Search honours. “We are very pleased with the way the 2017 event has gone so far,” commented Mr. Mike Rowe, head of Volkswagen Motorsport. “Volkswagen have always been about being a responsible investor in … [Read more...] about Asmal and Moosajee to compete in Port Elizabeth 3-Hour Endurance race in November
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Fourteen racing-driver hopefuls selected for 2017 Volkswagen Driver Search
The dreams of 8 young prospective racing drivers stay alive while it’s game over for the other 6 who didn’t make the cut after the first round of the 2017 Volkswagen Driver Search was completed at the Zwartkops Raceway to the west of Pretoria. “It’s been a tough two days for the 14 candidates who were selected to compete in this year’s event,” said Mr. Mike Rowe, head of Volkswagen Motorsport shortly after announcing the names of the 8 who will go through to the next round of testing. “We most … [Read more...] about Fourteen racing-driver hopefuls selected for 2017 Volkswagen Driver Search
Southern Kings loss to Zebre
The two consecutive halves of good, quality rugby that Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids demanded from his team were unfortunately not to be found in their GUINNESSPRO14 championship clash with Italian side Zebre over the weekend. Before a crowd of somewhat larger proportion than the one which had turned out to attend the Leinster clash a week earlier, Zebre were able to get off to flying start in this match that brought them two quick tries and a 12-0 lead within the first six minutes. It … [Read more...] about Southern Kings loss to Zebre
Southern Kings European Touring Squad
There were a few notable exclusions when Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids announced his squad for their upcoming GUINNESPRO 14 championship tour of Europe. The absence of first-choice flyhalf and playmaker Kurt Coleman was not unexpected since he had recently been diagnosed with a quadriceps injury that is likely to keep him out of the game for at least 4 weeks. Whilst acknowledging that the caliber of the players lost were a blow to the Kings, Coach Deon Davids stressed this now … [Read more...] about Southern Kings European Touring Squad
Southern Kings Team to Play Zebre
The Southern Kings starting XV to face Italian club Zebre in a GUINNESSPRO14 championship match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday shows just one change from the side that did duty against Leinster last weekend. At the official team announcement yesterday Kings Head Coach Deon Davids revealed that Pieter Steyn De Wet would start at flyhalf in place of Kurt Coleman who had suffered an injury to his quadriceps that was likely to keep him out of action for about 4 weeks. On the bench, … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Team to Play Zebre
Zebre make four changes for Southern Kings clash
At the end of the captain's run, the Zebre coaching staff announced the starting line-up for the second consecutive away game in South Africa tomorrow night. Zebre have been based in Port Elizabeth since Monday, where captain Castello and his team mates will challenge the Southern Kings, the Guinness PRO14 B conference side playing at Nelson Mandela Bay. The futuristic stadium was inaugurated at the 2010 soccer World Cup, the first one organized in the African continent. Both teams are … [Read more...] about Zebre make four changes for Southern Kings clash
Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race Durban to Port Elizabeth 2017 [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Today’s the day the Walrus said! Yes, at 12h00 today, Thursday 27 April, a fleet of 7 boats will start the 3rd Vasco da Gama Ocean race to Port Elizabeth, and the 46th Vasco race ever sailed. 44 hardy crew will compete on the 7 boats - with 25 ‘Vasco Virgins’ doing the race for the very time. Like the Comrades Marathon, each and every crew will have the satisfaction of knowing that they have completed the course and have achieved something very … [Read more...] about Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race Durban to Port Elizabeth 2017 [video]
One Week to Go
Only one week remains before the Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race roars into action from Port Elizabeth station at 9am next Sunday - and time is running out for companies to book their entries. No late entries will be accepted after 5pm Wednesday ahead of the race pack collection at Love Story on Thursday sp interested parties are urged to go online and secure their sports. This unique biathlon-style relay race against a Metrorail train is open to teams comprising five runners and … [Read more...] about One Week to Go
Goals from Last Home Game for NMU Netball Team
The 5th ranked Nelson Mandela University Netball team played their final home game in the 2017 Varsity Sports Netball Tournament on 18 September 2017 against top of the log, NWU-PUKKE who won the game 44-21. In the video are the NMU goals from the last quarter. The PUKKE Led 19-11 at halftime. Bianca Blom from NMU won the best shot award. The Player of the Match award went to Rome Dreyer of the PUKKE. … [Read more...] about Goals from Last Home Game for NMU Netball Team
Full Southern Kings Team Available for Zebre Game
"Minor bumps and bruises but nothing that should result in any of our players being unavailable for this weekend's match against Zebre.” That was the official verdict from Southern Kings team doctor Clement Plaatjies this morning in the aftermath of the team's GUINESSPRO14 clash against Leinster on Saturday. The Kings were particularly concerned about an injury to captain Michael Willemse's left hand but x-rays fortunately showed no break and only soft-tissue damage. Lock Dries van Schalkwyk … [Read more...] about Full Southern Kings Team Available for Zebre Game
Opening match for Warriors Cricket Season
Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd – Warriors – today announced the squad to play in the opening season Sunfoil Series match against the Lions in Johannesburg to start on Tuesday 19 th September. Jon-Jon Smuts will take over the reins as captain of the four-day team and will now captain the team in all formats of the game. This season will start with five Sunfoil Series matches before the start of the T20 Global League which is due to get underway in early November. The 13 man squad … [Read more...] about Opening match for Warriors Cricket Season
High Praise for Kings
Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids had high praise for his team for the fine first half performance they turned in against Irish club Leinster in the historical first GUINNESSPRO14 clash played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 16 September 2017. Davids had promised in the lead up to the game that his team would adopt a positive approach and this was certainly clear from the opening whistle. The Kings dominated possession and field position for long periods … [Read more...] about High Praise for Kings
And PE drags the average down
The Southern Kings lost the historic first match on home soil in the Guinness Pro14 31-10 against 4 times champions and five times runners up Leinster. The Guinness Pro14 originally started as the Pro12 in 2001 expanding to the Pro14 in 2017 as the Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs joined this Northern Hemisphere tournament. The size of the crowd attending this first game was disappointing to say the least with many estimating the attendance below 1000. But, even the official … [Read more...] about And PE drags the average down
Leinster Rugby Squad v Southern Kings
Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen and Scrumhalf Luke McGrath chat to www.MyPE.co.za ahead of their historic first Guinness Pro14 rugby game on South African soil against the Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Traveling is thwart with complications as Cullen explains why two players had to return to Ireland after landing in Johannesburg earlier this week. Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has announced the match day 23 to take on the Southern Kings … [Read more...] about Leinster Rugby Squad v Southern Kings
Southern Kings announce team to play Leinster Rugby
Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids indulged in minimal tinkering to his squad when he, earlier today, announced the 23 players to face up to Leinster in a historic GUINESS PRO14 clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. It will be the Kings first home match in the competition as well as the first time that GUINESS PRO14 matches are played on South African soil and hooker Micheal Willemse will once again have the honour of leading the team onto the field while centre Luzuko Vulindlu will be … [Read more...] about Southern Kings announce team to play Leinster Rugby
