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Government congratulates Kevin Paul

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Government has congratulated swimmer Kevin Paul for winning South Africa’s first gold medal at the Paralympics currently underway in Rio, Brazil. An old Grey High School, Port Elizabeth pupil, Paul won the country’s first medal with a strong finish in 1 minute 04.86 seconds and has paved the way for South Africa’s medal chase. In a statement on Friday, acting Director General of Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) Donald Liphoko said last night’s winning performance … [Read more...] about Government congratulates Kevin Paul

Gold Cup PE Kickoff

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The Gold Cup – SA Rugby’s three-nation championship for non-university clubs – kicks off on Saturday with eight eagerly-awaited first-round matches being hosted at club venues across the length and breadth of South Africa. In Pool D, three of the group’s four Police sides are in action, with Pretoria Police travelling to the Northern Cape town of Kathu to face Griquas champions Belaz Sishen. And a thousand kilometres away at Kemsley Park in Port Elizabeth, home side PE Police face … [Read more...] about Gold Cup PE Kickoff

Sigh, Yes I am his Father!

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The Port Elizabeth City Center will be abuzz with activity this year as the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) play host to the 2016 Urban Run Nelson Mandela Bay weekend at the Donkin Reserve. This inner city obstacle charity race, in its current fundraising format, is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay and will be drawing thousands of people back to the heart of the historic CBD. The old Port Elizabeth CBD is currently undergoing expensive urban renewal and how better to showcase the changes … [Read more...] about Sigh, Yes I am his Father!

Cradock local paddler and favourite, Greg Louw, talks about winning and babies

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Commenting on the new Baroda Weir, K2 winer Louw said that it works really well and has interesting characteristics. "It is going to be fun to watch A Batch going down there as there will probably be a bunch of boats going down side-by-side," he said. The 2016 Hansa Fish River Canoe Marathon takes place from Grassridge Dam to Cradock Sports Complex on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 October. More info: http://fishmarathon.org.za … [Read more...] about Cradock local paddler and favourite, Greg Louw, talks about winning and babies

Hansa Fish 2016 – Cradock here we come!

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South Africa's Top River Marathon paddlers will battle it out at this year's Hansa Fish River Canoe Marathon which takes place in Cradock on Friday, 7 and Saturday, 8 October 2016. A new obstacle on the course for the paddlers is the new chute down Baroda Weir, 500 metres after the start of the second stage of the two-day, 82 km race. Brain child of the new race committee chair, Roy Copeman, the massive Fish chute allows paddlers the chance to shoot the five metre high drop for the first … [Read more...] about Hansa Fish 2016 – Cradock here we come!

Michael Willemse recalled by Western Province

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The Eastern Province Kings confirmed on Tuesday that Michael Willemse has been recalled by Western Province from his loan period in Port Elizabeth. Willemse, who had been appointed Kings vice-captain, has been recalled following injury to Province’s Scarra Ntubeni. Willemse had been on loan until the end of the season before injury struck. Barend Pieterse, EP Kings Head coach, thanked Willemse for his efforts and contribution to the Kings and wished him well for the remainder of the … [Read more...] about Michael Willemse recalled by Western Province

EP Kings injuries after Cheetahs loss

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The Toyota Free State Cheetahs kept their unbeaten run intact in a high scoring match against the Eastern Province Kings in Bloemfontein. The PE side does have some defensive issues and conceded 33 tries already, but they do score some spectacular ones themselves. In all, 12 tries were scored in a very entertaining match. Toyota Free State Cheetahs 57 (23), EP Kings 25 (10) Toyota Free State Cheetahs - Tries: Charles Marais (2), Nicolas Lee (2), Neil Marais, Ox Nche, Paul Schoeman (2), … [Read more...] about EP Kings injuries after Cheetahs loss

Keegan Cooke wins final Winter Series Race

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The Nutritech 4-part Winter Triathlon Series, sanctioned by Eastern Province Triathlon Association (EPTA), conclude on Sunday morning with upcoming star Keegan Cooke winning the Sprint Triathlon in a time of 1hr 2min ahead of Mauritz Erasmus and Dan Howitz whilst 21 year old Jodie Berry won the ladies race in 1 hour 6min from pre-race favourite Antonelle Saporta and Kris Mari Voges. In the Sprint Duathlon it was 4 out of 4 for winner Ross Helliwell who crossed the line ahead of Lochi Lochner … [Read more...] about Keegan Cooke wins final Winter Series Race

Port Elizabeth’s First Charity Urban Mountain Bike Race

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This weekend's popular Urban Run Festival hosted by the Mandela Bay Development Agency, which is traditionally a fun charity obstacle race through the historic City Centre, has been extended this year to include a 12km Urban Mountain Bike race along a similar course to that of the runners. Cyclists will be thankful that the route doesn't include all 24 of the obstacles which the runners will face on Sunday morning, but they are expected to be blown away with the route which they'll be racing on … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth’s First Charity Urban Mountain Bike Race

Africa’s best battled it out in youth chess championships

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The Boardwalk was the centre of tactical battle from 21 to 29 August 2016 when 320 young chess players from 15 countries competed in the 2016 African Youth Chess Championships. This prestigious event was the biggest and most prestigious, in both participation and standards of play, since the inception of the African Youth Chess Championships.  Rows and rows of checkered boards saw competitive chess players face their opponents throughout the week, with exciting wins, great team spirit and … [Read more...] about Africa’s best battled it out in youth chess championships

Round Two of Racing at Scribante

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Round two of the Sasol GTC Africa championship takes place at Aldo Scribante Raceway on Saturday, September 10. When the competitors take to the starting grid, it is with Volkswagen and Audi leading the Manufacturers' championship. Round one was dominated by Michael Stephen and his Audi A3 GTC entry, winning both races and taking the early lead in the series. In the overall standings, Mathew Hodges has piloted his Volkswagen Jetta GTC to second spot in the championship stakes – with a second … [Read more...] about Round Two of Racing at Scribante