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Mustangs and Highbury make it two wins for PEFA in Mayors Cup

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The regional league ladies team: Highbury ladies and Sasol Provincial League ladies team: Mustangs Ladies both from PEFA came out on top in this year’s Mayor’s Cup soccer competition. Highbury came close to making it a double losing out in the league by a narrow 2 points to Continental Express. In the Mayor’s Cup they made no mistake running out convincing winners. In the quarter final Highbury came up against NMMU running away with a 5-0 victory, and in the semi-final they played against an … [Read more...] about Mustangs and Highbury make it two wins for PEFA in Mayors Cup

TNPA Gives Support for PE Waterfront Cruises

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Local entrepreneurs and respected seamen, Rod Lochhead and Morven Maclean were welcomed into the Port of Port Elizabeth at a function hosted by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club this morning - In a new adventure offering for locals and tourists Stampede Cruises and Blue Pearl will offer unique boat based  excursions that include, PE Waterfront cruises, Island cruises and more. Giving the support of Transnet National Ports Authority to the new tourism offerings based out of ABYC, the Port of Port … [Read more...] about TNPA Gives Support for PE Waterfront Cruises

New co-sponsor for 2017 Herald Cycle Tour

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On 9 November 2016 Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is announced its partnership with The Herald newspaper in Port Elizabeth as joint title sponsor for The Herald Continental Cycle Tour for the next three years. The 2017 race will be the 32nd edition of The Herald Cycle Tour, the second oldest cycling classic in South Africa and the biggest in the Eastern Cape, incorporating road, mountain bike and children's races. It is scheduled to take place over two weekends, starting on Sunday 19 … [Read more...] about New co-sponsor for 2017 Herald Cycle Tour

Grim weather fails to put damper on ORS

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Despite the near gale force winds lashing the city this past weekend, Sunday morning saw a packed Hobie Beach as over 400 entrants took part in the 3rd round of the fortnightly aQuellé Ocean Racing Series. Thankfully for the participants, the predominant winds are blowing off-shore resulting in relatively flat seas but made swimming tough for those in the water. "Certainly another tough and stressful day in the office this Sunday with the weather not playing ball, but this certainly didn't … [Read more...] about Grim weather fails to put damper on ORS

PE Born Du Preez to play for Scotland

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The Scotland medical team provided the following squad update, having reviewed the players from Saturday’s Autumn Test loss to Australia at BT Murrayfield Stadium (23-22). As a consequence of the injuries sustained in the game and the ongoing rehabilitation of back-row Josh Strauss, Scotland have added uncapped Edinburgh Rugby back-row Cornell Du Preez to the squad. The dynamic back-rower is equally at home on either flank or at number eight and has been a consistent performer for the … [Read more...] about PE Born Du Preez to play for Scotland

December Triathlon Action

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The dates for this December’s About IT Triathlon Summer Series have just been announced with 4 exciting race days open to all levels of triathletes wanting to take part in the Sprint Distance which comprises a 750m swim, 20km Cycle and a 5km Run. "It's with great excitement that we announce the dates for this year's SA Triathlon sanctioned Triathlon Summer Series," said Series Director Mike Zoetmulder from Zsports Events NPC, "This year sees the 5th season with Series naming sponsor About IT … [Read more...] about December Triathlon Action

Top class swimming action at Marina Martinique

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This past Sunday's swimming action at Marina Martinique saw lots of SA qualifying times with swimmers from around the country in attendance at Round 2 of the Swimming SA sanctioned EC Swim Series. The 10km swim was won by Cape Town swimmers Rudolf Visser (1:58:04) and Amy Barnes (2:19:02) whilst in the 5km swim was won by St Francis Bay swimmer Amica De Jager (1:03:01) and Port Elizabeth swimmer Credence Pattinson (1:03:09). In the Men's 5km division, Cole Craig (1:06:46) placed 2nd and JC … [Read more...] about Top class swimming action at Marina Martinique

Dolphin Challenge – JBay to PE – #Dolphin2016

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What began as the JBay2PE run between friends who ran from the Kabeljous River at Jeffreys Bay, swam the Gamtoos River, and legged it past Van Stadens River to finish at Maitlands River Mouth between 4 mates in 2013, 44 in 2014 and 6 as the PE2JBay in 2015 has evolved into a full blown renamed challenge - The Dolphin Challenge - which now also includes relay racing and allows Mountain Bikes to take part. The 2016 Dolphin Challenge sets off from the Kabeljous River start point at 6:00 am on … [Read more...] about Dolphin Challenge – JBay to PE – #Dolphin2016

More local flavour in Southern Kings’ Vodacom Super Rugby squad

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Five players who have their roots in the Southern Cape, which includes the very promising Tango Balekile and the experienced Lionel Cronje, have been drafted into the Southern Kings' squad for next season's Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The 20-year-old Balekile, a mobile hooker and product of Selborne College in East London, represented South Africa at the World Rugby's Under-20 Championship in England this year, after which he played for Eastern Province in SA Rugby's U21 Provincial … [Read more...] about More local flavour in Southern Kings’ Vodacom Super Rugby squad

Former Blitzbok star added to Southern Kings’ coaching staff

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The Southern Kings’ coaching staff has been bolstered with the announcements of Vuyo Zangqa and David Williams to assist head coach Deon Davids in the forthcoming Vodacom Super Rugby campaign. Former Springbok lock Barend Pieterse will remain assistant coach in charge of the forwards, while Zangqa has been appointed as backline assistant coach and Williams as new general attack and fundamental skills coach. Zangqa, who takes over from his former Blitzbok team-mate Mzwandile Stick, is … [Read more...] about Former Blitzbok star added to Southern Kings’ coaching staff

Warriors at home against Knights

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The Warriors will play their last match of round one of the Sunfoil Series this week when they play the VKB Knights at St George’s Park starting tomorrow, Thursday 3 November. Due to injuries, fatigue and loss of form a number of new players have been included in this squad. The 13 man squad for this match is as follows: Colin Ackermann Tladi Bokako Gihahn Cloete Clyde Fortuin Aya Gqamane Simon Harmer (Captain) Gionne Koopman Edward Moore Lesiba Ngoepe Anrich Nortje Somila … [Read more...] about Warriors at home against Knights

Southern Kings confirm Van der Merwe signing

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The Southern Kings will be boosted with the arrival of experienced prop Schalk van der Merwe, who will report for Vodacom Super Rugby duty as soon as his stint with the Barbarians is over. Van der Merwe, who is known as ‘Hond' amongst team-mates, will add even more experience to the Kings' front row, where he will link up with, amongst others, Schalk Ferreira and Chris Heiberg. The 25-year-old Van der Merwe's most recent playing stint was with Montpellier in France, but he has previously … [Read more...] about Southern Kings confirm Van der Merwe signing

Annual City Lodge Hotel Group PE Charity Golf Day Raises +R56,000

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Thirty-two four-balls teed off at Humewood Golf Club on Friday, October 28 to raise funds for women’s volunteer organisation Soroptimist International in the 18th annual City Lodge Hotel Group Port Elizabeth Charity Golf Day. More than R56,000 was raised through the golf day to assist the Port Elizabeth branch of Soroptimist International to finance various educational, care and skills development programmes aimed at transforming the lives of women and girls in the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Annual City Lodge Hotel Group PE Charity Golf Day Raises +R56,000

Visitors excel at family beach series

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Visitors to the fortnightly aQuellé Ocean Racing Series are taking their fair share of podium medals amid tough competition in the events on offer at Port Elizabeth's Premier Blue Flag Beach, Hobie Beach.With 7 events on offer at Africa's largest family beach event, the start of Season 12 has already seen some strong competition from those that travel to the city from out of town and Sunday was no exception. With over 500 participants on Sunday morning and some really great weather, the Series … [Read more...] about Visitors excel at family beach series