The race for top of the log of the Momentum One Day Cup is heating up with the Warriors currently 2nd on the log with 3 matches in hand. The Warriors will play the VKB Knights on Friday 17 th March at St George’s Park starting at 14:00 and scholars and students (with student card) will be able to enjoy the match at no cost. Free tickets for this match will only be available at the St George’s Park ticket office and scholars and students can collect a free ticket during office hours this … [Read more...] about Free Entry for Students and …. Scholars
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The Shark has, Pretty Teeth, Dear
The Southern Kings had only one injury casualty from their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the DHL Stormers on Saturday. The Southern Kings will be travelling to Durban this week where they will face the Sharks. The team is fortunate not to have any serious injuries ahead of the game. Centre Luzuko Vulindlu, who sustained a concussion against the DHL Stormers, is the only casualty from last weekend's match. The 29-year-old will go through the normal concussion protocol which requires … [Read more...] about The Shark has, Pretty Teeth, Dear
View from the side: Southern Kings vs Stormers
An early indication of what was to be on Saturday 11 March 2017 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth was when I popped in to fetch my tickets on Friday. I was standing behind an enthusiastic supporter in blue and white with flashes of yellow who was telling me that a client had asked him to come around at 15h00 on Saturday and give him a quote to do some work. He took great delight in telling me; "Ek het vir hom gese, nee fok man die Stormers speel Saterdag en ek moet daar wees!" … [Read more...] about View from the side: Southern Kings vs Stormers
Kings announce official radio partner
The Southern Kings and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium are pleased to announce popular Eastern Cape radio station, Algoa FM, as the official radio partner for 2017. On Friday Southern Kings COO, Charl Crous, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium acting stadium manager Jaco Diedericks and Algoa FM managing director Dave Tiltmann concluded the exciting partnership between the three parties. Both the Southern Kings and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium are thrilled at the association with a widely respected brand … [Read more...] about Kings announce official radio partner
A record 3 045 participants and 31% growth over past five years
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) concluded its first event as the joint title sponsor of The Herald Continental Cycle Tour with record levels of participation across all races. A total of 3 045 riders competed in the 2017 Cycle Tour, which introduced a new format for the 32nd edition with the action split over two weekends for the first time - a popular move that allowed cyclists to compete in multiple events, including the mountain bike, team relay and road races. Continental's … [Read more...] about A record 3 045 participants and 31% growth over past five years
Etzebeth to Captain Stormers against Southern Kings
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has made five changes, and an additional positional switch, to his team ahead of the Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the DHL Stormers at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday (kickoff at 15h05). Following a spate of injuries at lock, the Southern Kings were pleased to have Irne Herbst fit for the Cape derby, after the lofty second-rower recovered from a concussion that ruled him out of last weekend's clash with the Sunwolves in Singapore. The … [Read more...] about Etzebeth to Captain Stormers against Southern Kings
14 Days to go to Africa’s Toughest Swim
With just over a week to the Eastern Cape’s richest open water swim, the defending champions have yet to register their entry. With an overall prize pool of R39,000 and the winners in both the swimsuit and wetsuit categories taking home a whopping R4,500 each (both male and female), swimmers from around the country are being attracted to Nelson Mandela Bay on Human Rights Day to contest Africa’s toughest Indian Ocean Swim. The Jendamark Bellbuoy Challenge is a daunting 5km ocean sea which … [Read more...] about 14 Days to go to Africa’s Toughest Swim
Wilhelm van der Sluys on Loan to Southern Kings
The Southern Kings are pleased to announce the signing of lock, Wilhelm van der Sluys, on a loan agreement from English Aviva Premiership side Worcester Warriors. The arrival of Van der Sluys, who joins the Southern Kings this week ahead of their clash with the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition, is timely following a recent spate of injuries in the lock department for the Eastern Cape side. The Kings lost Mzwanele Zito to a concussion last weekend against the Sunwolves, … [Read more...] about Wilhelm van der Sluys on Loan to Southern Kings
3 Kings out of DHL Stormers Clash
The Southern Kings will be without scrumhalf Louis Schreuder and lock Mzwanele Zito when they take on the DHL Stormers in a Vodacom Cup encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, March 11. The duo sustained concussions in the Southern Kings’ 37-23 victory against the Sunwolves at the Singapore National Stadium last weekend. Schreuder and Zito will therefore be unavailable for the upcoming weekend’s match as they are being given rest for their return to play … [Read more...] about 3 Kings out of DHL Stormers Clash
Daniela Ryf to take part in IRONMAN African Championships
Two-time reigning women’s IRONMAN World Champion, Daniela Ryf, has confirmed that she will be on the start line of the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth on 2 April 2017. The Swiss maestro has had a remarkable rise in long distance triathlon and was tipped to reach the top early on in her long distance career. Today, Ryf is the dominant force in women’s long distance triathlon and has become arguably the most complete athlete in the sport since … [Read more...] about Daniela Ryf to take part in IRONMAN African Championships
PE Born Golfer Returns
Port Elizabeth-born and raised amputee, Shaun Bakker will return home to South Africa from the United Kingdom to compete in the prestigious 2017 Canon South African Disabled Golf Open, which takes place in Cape Town in May. He has confirmed his participation in the event which will see some of the top local and international disabled golfers compete in the 19th annual edition of the international tournament which is hosted annually by the South African Disabled Golf Association (SADGA). In 2016, … [Read more...] about PE Born Golfer Returns
ABYC Yacht Odelisque Praised for Rescue of Kayakers
At 13h11, Sunday, 26th February, we received a call from Mrs Meier reporting that Wian Meier, 21, and Ewald Meier, 53, (her husband and her son), from Port Elizabeth, who had gone fishing on 2 kayaks at 10h30, launching at Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth were in trouble in the vicinity off-shore of Hobie Beach. It appears, according to their report, that at about 12h30, while paddling and fishing, Ewald had realised that his sea-kayak was taking on water (later found to be the water bung had been … [Read more...] about ABYC Yacht Odelisque Praised for Rescue of Kayakers
Southern Kings Team to face Jaguares
Southern Kings coach Deon Davids on Thursday named the first 23-man squad that will open the side's 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign when they take on the Jaguares at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 25 February. Davids announced a strong Kings side which will be led by captain Schalk Ferreira. The starting XV will include four new Vodacom Super Rugby caps in winger Makazole Mapimpi, centre Berton Klaasen and the lock pairing of Irne Herbst and Mzwanele Zito. Davids stressed … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Team to face Jaguares
Port Elizabeth Boxing Tournament features an all female card
Professional boxing is returning to Port Elizabeth after an absence of nearly a year. But it's a tournament with a difference. All the fights on the card are between female boxers. This is part of Boxing South Africa's drive to boost women's boxing. … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Boxing Tournament features an all female card
Gill College Cricket School of Excellence
On Saturday, 18 February a dream was realized during a mini-cricket programme at Gill College. Two years ago Old Gillians, Nick and John Walton, shared their dream with Tono Mle, Manager EP Amateur Cricket and Peter Muzzel, Cricket SA. Cricket at schools in the Somerset East area needed a boost; professional coaching and a facility that would serve boys and girls of all schools. This dream fitted in perfectly with that of Mr Mle, EP and Cricket SA; to develop a culture of cricket at schools … [Read more...] about Gill College Cricket School of Excellence
