The Sasol GTC Africa Production title was claimed by Daniel Rowe and his Volkswagen Motorsport Golf GTI at a very unpredictable Zwartkops Raceway event on Saturday. Rowe, a dominant presence in the GTC Production category since round one continued with that form, winning both GTC Production races on the day to claim first place – and his first national motorsport title. "I'm very happy right now," says Daniel Rowe. "My first national motorsport title and really grateful I could win this for … [Read more...] about Daniel Rowe wins GTC Production with one round left
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Bumper Ocean Racing Series turnout
Sunday’s Ocean Racing Series saw over 500 entrants packing out Hobie Beach to take advantage of the near perfect beach conditions. Round 4 of the fortnightly Series enjoyed visitor participation from Limpopo, Norway, United Kingdom and Australia on Sunday and showed off the city’s Premier Blue Flag beach at its best. The youngest participant on Sunday was just 1 years old whilst the oldest was 77. Sunday’s race started with a minutes silence for Emily Stemmett who passed away on … [Read more...] about Bumper Ocean Racing Series turnout
Extreme adventure run, relay and mountain bike event
The Dolphin Challenge, previously known as "Jbay2PE" has added another family event to the day's offerings of extreme running or mountainbiking, and relay running. Sunday 11 December 2016 will now also in a family fun cycle. With interest being shown from all corners of South Africa in this beach celebration entries are starting to really take off. "We were not expecting too much interest this year, to be honest," said race convenor Steven Lancaster. "Due to requisite permissions being … [Read more...] about Extreme adventure run, relay and mountain bike event
Spur IRONKIDS Mini Heroes
Spur IRONKIDS has launched their campaign, Spur Mini Hero, to raise awareness of the IRONMAN 4 the Kids Charity Trust, which is the official charity of the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship. The IRONMAN 4 the Kids Charity Trust was established by ex-Springbok Garth Wright and Gary Stephenson who took on the challenge to raise funds for the kids of the Eastern Cape. The charity started in 2005 and their goal was to raise R11 000. Now 12 years later and their goal is 2 Million Rand, to … [Read more...] about Spur IRONKIDS Mini Heroes
Warriors vs Lions
The Warriors 14 man squad for their T20 Challenge match against the bizhub Highveld Lions on Friday 25 November at St George's Park. Colin Ingram will undergo a fitness test on Friday morning to ascertain his fitness ahead of the match. David White has been included in the 14 man squad. The squad is as follows: Colin Ackermann Andrew Birch Clyde Fortuin Aya Gqamane Simon Harmer Colin Ingram Christiaan Jonker Sisanda Magala Lesiba Ngoepe Solo Nqweni … [Read more...] about Warriors vs Lions
Beach series expecting record attendance
Following three well supported events in not so great weather, this Sunday's aQuellé Ocean Racing Series will be hoping for better weather and a record attendance for the 4th round of the Series which is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay and captioned as Africa's largest family beach event. "There's nothing similar on this continent and we're only aware of New Zealand which offers something similar for families. No fewer than 7 events all taking place at the same time, the Series certainly has … [Read more...] about Beach series expecting record attendance
Warriors first home T20 at St Georges Park
The Warriors will be in action at St George's Park on Friday 25 November at 6pm when they take on the Lions in their first home match of the T20 Challenge. The home team will go into this match second on the log and will be hoping that home ground advantage will play its part in securing another win. The Win a Million competition will be in play at this game and local fans will have a chance of winning their share of R1m. The competition is open to all South Africans and to qualify a fan … [Read more...] about Warriors first home T20 at St Georges Park
One step closer to the crown for Mikaela Oosthuizen
Port Elizabeth's Mikaela Oosthuizen - a Miss SA Teen 2010 and Miss SA Finalist 2016, moved one step closer to becoming Miss Mamelodi Sundowns on 18 November 2016. The Eastern Cape semi-finals of this competition took place at the Regent Hotel in East London on Friday 18 November and Mikaela has now been selected as one of the Mamelodi Sundowns princesses to represent the Eastern Cape in the finals taking place in mid-December this year. The Miss Mamelodi Sundowns pageant has been running … [Read more...] about One step closer to the crown for Mikaela Oosthuizen
Mixed results for Marina swim
Some of South Africa's top age group open water swimmers were in action this past weekend at Marina Martinique for Round 2 of the Swimming SA sanctioned EC Swim Series. The hotter conditions probably got the better of Cape Town swimmers Rudolf Visser and Amy Barnes as they recorded slower 10km marathon swim times but were still well within the SA qualifying standard. Visser at 1hr 59min was a full minute slower than two weeks ago whilst Barnes in 2hrs 24min was some 5 minutes off the time set … [Read more...] about Mixed results for Marina swim
Cricket honour for Siya Nkosana
Eastern Province Women's Cricket received a boost this week with the announcement by Cricket South Africa that EP Women's Cricket Coach, Siya Nkosana has been appointed as the Assistant Coach to the SA Emerging XI team that will tour Zimbabwe 30 November – 10 December. Nkosana was appointed EP Women's team coach earlier this year. Local player Lauren Booysen has also been included in the Emerging XI. The SA Emerging XI will play 2 T20's and four One Day International matches in Harare. Lauren … [Read more...] about Cricket honour for Siya Nkosana
Playing NOW – Final La Loupiote interview on Kingfisher FM
A rather unique - and free entry - show will be staged at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club in the Port of Port Elizabeth on 18, 19 and 20 November when French acrobats Delphine Lechifflart and Franck Rabilier will use their yacht - La Loupiote, moored in the water off ABYC, as a stage to exhibit their acrobatics prowess. Listen the the final interview on Kingfisher FM at 12:40 pm below: Show Times: Friday 18 November: ‘The Sailors’ at 6:00 pm and ‘Between wing and island’ at 8:00 pm … [Read more...] about Playing NOW – Final La Loupiote interview on Kingfisher FM
Tune in NOW to Bay FM interview of French Acrobats
A rather unique - and free entry - show will be staged at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club in the Port of Port Elizabeth on 18, 19 and 20 November when French acrobats Delphine Lechifflart and Franck Rabilier will use their yacht, moored in the water off ABYC, as a stage to exhibit their acrobatics prowess. Listen to their live interview on Pumla Tali's The Willows Resort Brunch Show on Bay FM at 10:30 am below: After this interview they will be back at Kingfisher FM at 12:40 pm on Friday for … [Read more...] about Tune in NOW to Bay FM interview of French Acrobats
Kingfisher FM interview French Acrobats – Listen Online NOW
A rather unique - and free entry - show will be staged at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club in the Port of Port Elizabeth on 18, 19 and 20 November when French acrobats Delphine Lechifflart and Franck Rabilier will use their yacht, moored in the water off ABYC, as a stage to exhibit their acrobatics prowess. Listen the the first Big Breakfast with Gareth Burley interview on Kingfisher FM at 8:40 am below: After this interview Bay FM will interview them at 10:30 am and they will be back at … [Read more...] about Kingfisher FM interview French Acrobats – Listen Online NOW
Stephen family out for honours at Aldo Scribante Three Hour this weekend
One of the most popular race teams in Eastern Cape motoring circles, the father-and-son combo of Neil Stephen and his two sons Geoff and Jono, will be going all out for top saloon and Index honours in this weekend's Three Hour endurance race at the Aldo Scribante race circuit at Port Elizabeth. The Ford and Friends race meeting at the tight PE track will be huge, including the PE 200 motorcycle enduro , the PE Three Hour car enduro, as well as a series of sprint races, for a bumper weekend. … [Read more...] about Stephen family out for honours at Aldo Scribante Three Hour this weekend
Big coup as Ross Geldenhuys returns to Southern Kings
The Southern Kings have landed a big fish with the news of Vodacom Super Rugby winning prop Ross Geldenhuys committing to the franchise for 2017. Furthermore, the Southern Kings confirmed that Border stars Masixole ‘Coyi’ Banda (flyhalf), the recently named Currie Cup First Division Player of the Year, and Makazole Mapimpi (wing), as well as former Junior Springbok prop Dayan van der Westhuizen, from the Blue Bulls, have joined them on loan. The 33-year-old Geldenhuys brings with him a … [Read more...] about Big coup as Ross Geldenhuys returns to Southern Kings
