Nelson Mandela Bay's unique Town Lodge Business Night Relay enjoyed another fantastic winter's evening at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday night for the 2nd round of this unique corporate event. Just over 70 teams took part in the event which is open to running teams of 5 people and walking teams of 3 and is starting to grow in popularity. "Another great evening at our iconic stadium with lots of the participants this month dressing up and being more daring in their attire just … [Read more...] about Great Support for Night Relay
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EP Kings Team for Rugby Challenge Quarter Finals
The EP Kings team vs Tafel Lager Griquas Saturday 1 July – Kimberley (3pm): Xandre Vos Tango Balekile Roche van Zyl Sintu Manjezi Cameron Lindsay Brandon Brown Stefan Willemse Lusanda Badiyana (Capt) Ricky Schroeder Pieter-Steyn de Wet Sonwabo Majola Waylon Murray (Vice-Capt) Stokkies Hanekom Neil Maritz Keanu Vers Robin Stevens Lupumlo Mguca Kevin Kaba SF Nieuwoudt Rouche Nel Garrick Mattheus Simon Bolze … [Read more...] about EP Kings Team for Rugby Challenge Quarter Finals
Southern Kings Touring Squad off to Argentina
The Southern Kings are gearing up for their trip to Buenos Aires in Argentina where they will take on the Jaguares when the Vodacom Super Rugby competition resumes this weekend. The team leaves Port Elizabeth for Argentina, via Johannesburg, on Tuesday morning before resuming their preparations in Buenos Aires for the match which will be played at Estadio Jose Amalfitani at 01h05 (SA time) on Saturday, July 1. Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids named his touring squad of 25 on … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Touring Squad off to Argentina
Tickets now available for Springboks vs Argentina in Port Elizabeth
Finally the ‘BIG DAY’ is about to arrive and the excitement is mounting as the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium prepares to welcome the Springboks and the Argentine team on 19th August 2017 for what promises to be an absolute humdinger of a match – particularly if the Castle Lager Incoming series is anything to go by. Port Elizabeth – and more specifically the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium – has become somewhat of a fortress for the men in Green and Gold. “Nelson Mandela Bay has a special charm, so … [Read more...] about Tickets now available for Springboks vs Argentina in Port Elizabeth
Eastern Province in the Quarter-finals of SuperSport Rugby Challenge
An away victory to Eastern Province and a seven try spree by the Steval Pumas secured them quarterfinals spot in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge this weekend, while a hard-fought 46-41 win over the SWD Eagles in Oudtshoorn earlier today confirmed DHL Western Province as the leading team in the tournament after eight rounds of regulation play. The Cape side had to work hard to beat SWD to finish the tournament undefeated, the only team to do so, and finished top of the South Section, while EP … [Read more...] about Eastern Province in the Quarter-finals of SuperSport Rugby Challenge
Springbok Home Test headed for Port Elizabeth
The Springboks will head to Bloemfontein for the first time since 2010 and New Zealand will be in action at DHL Newlands in Cape Town as SA Rugby confirmed the home venues for the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championships on Friday. The Springboks will play the Pumas in Port Elizabeth, the Wallabies in Bloemfontein and the All Blacks in Cape Town. Tickets are available as follows: SA v Argentina (Port Elizabeth): Tickets from R75 to R500 will go on sale online from … [Read more...] about Springbok Home Test headed for Port Elizabeth
Algoa Bay Centre of Focus at African Marine Waste Conference
"With 350 kg's of plastic being dumped in the ocean every second, it is projected that there will be more plastics than fish in the ocean by 2050. This pollution is killing millions of marine animals and sea birds each year, damaging sensitive ecosystems, affecting environmental and human health. Aside from lost opportunities the cost to Africa run's in to billions annually," said SST Director Dr Tony Ribbink at a recent presentation to members and sailors at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. "Africa … [Read more...] about Algoa Bay Centre of Focus at African Marine Waste Conference
Close racing with only fractions of seconds separating top 10
It was make or break for a number of title hopefuls at Round 4 of the very popular Engen Volkswagen Cup contested on Pretoria’s Zwartkops Raceway on the long weekend of 16 June. The race was earmarked as the one that could start to influence the outcome of the entire season, and the racing and spectacle dished up by the one-make series once again lived up to its expectations. “Close racing with probably as many as 10 drivers capable of winning is exactly what people want to see,” commented … [Read more...] about Close racing with only fractions of seconds separating top 10
EP Kings Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Important wins for Boland and the EP Kings kept their play-off hopes alive in a fascinating round eight of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge, while yet another home defeat saw the Leopards crash out of contention in a weekend packed with tries and action. Border Bulldogs 38 (28), Eastern Province 43 (28) Border Bulldogs – Tries: Lelethu Gcilithsane (2), Sonwabiso Mqalo, Michael Makase, Oliver Zono. Conversions: Oliver Zono (5). Penalty: Oliver Zono. Eastern Province Kings – Tries: Stefan … [Read more...] about EP Kings Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
It took me a while to digitise these Cape to Rio 2000 images
Images from our 2000 Cape to Rio De Janeiro trip have been lying in a scrap book waiting the motivation to digitise and share them. This video represents a portion of the images and press cuttings from that incredible trip. On 8 January 2000, Alan and Glynnis set off with 4 crew on the Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Yacht Race on Myott Chubb Protector. Algoa Bay Yacht Club was well represented with Greenwich Warrior (Phil Gutsche) and High Noon (Jon Gailbraith also taking part in the 76 strong … [Read more...] about It took me a while to digitise these Cape to Rio 2000 images
Scrum Down for the Southern Kings in Uitenhage
As part of the commemoration of Youth Day and also in a continued effort to give back to the Eastern Cape community that has been of great support to the Vodacom Super Rugby team, the Southern Kings, together with the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, hosted a coaching clinic at Brandwag High School on Thursday. Schools from Uitenhage, Despatch and surrounding areas came out to gain some knowledge from the Southern Kings’ players and coaching staff. “It is always great to be able to make some … [Read more...] about Scrum Down for the Southern Kings in Uitenhage
RIP Yusuf Lorgat
It is with sadness that EP Cricket has learnt of the passing of one of its cricketing stalwarts, Mr Yusuf Lorgat. Yusuf served EP Cricket as a Director and was a Life Member for many years. He was a true gentleman in all respects. At the time of his death Mr Lorgat served on the Eastern Province Cricket Directors Affairs Committee. “Yusuf will be remembered fondly by all at EP Cricket and we send our condolences to his family and friends” said EP President Donovan May. Dr Ali Bacher also … [Read more...] about RIP Yusuf Lorgat
Introducing the new cool kids on the block in men’s underwear.
Siya Kolisi is launching his first line of signature boxer briefs this spring called Frankees, a premium underwear brand he co-owns with fellow athlete and good friend Tim Whitehead. The Stormers captain`s undies will be available online this July and targets the everyday South African man, and will be available worldwide with international shipping. The duo became friends through rugby in high school and has followed the same career path since then, they always knew they would go into … [Read more...] about Introducing the new cool kids on the block in men’s underwear.
Three Currie Cup home games for Eastern Province
The Currie Cup First Division will be contested by the Down Touch Griffons, Hino Valke, Leopards, Boland Cavaliers, Border Bulldogs, Eastern Province, SWD Eagles and Windhoek Draught Welwitschias. Eastern Province will play three home games in the Currie Cup First Division to be played between 26 August and 20 October 2017. See below for the Currie Cup First Division 2017 with venues and kick-off times still to be confirmed. Date: Home Team v Away Team: Saturday 26 August: Eastern … [Read more...] about Three Currie Cup home games for Eastern Province
Raga Bolo New Brighton Port Elizabeth
The Smirnoff Raga Bolo 5-a-side soccer competition was held in Avenue A, New Brighton on 3 June 2017. The Wild card team, Mbaza walked off with first place followed by Mvela's Tavern from Veeplaas. … [Read more...] about Raga Bolo New Brighton Port Elizabeth
