Ahead of the EP Kings clash with the Cheetahs Head Coach Barend Pieterse said: "Eight games in three days always meant that this would be a squad exercise with two teams rotating but it has also been an opportunity for players and some of those who appeared against Griquas have earned another chance. "This might have been all doom and gloom as a challenge but it has been far from that. The players' attitude has been magnificent – no negativity at all – and it has actually been good to be … [Read more...] about Great opportunity for players says Coach Barend Pieterse
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Game of two halves against Griquas
It was a game of two halves in Kimberley on Wednesday, with the EP Kings going into the break with a 3-point lead; but the home team bounced back and dominated the second half to take the game 47 points to 24 at the whistle. The first minutes of the game revealed two determined teams busy getting the feel for each other on the pitch, with the Griquas Wandile Putuma only opening the scoreboard in the 17th minute. Clinton Swart converted and the home side were leading 7 to nil. Three minutes … [Read more...] about Game of two halves against Griquas
Record secures series win for Gamble Pharmacy
A record breaking sub 56min win in the 17.5km Town Lodge Business Night Relay secured the Series win for the youngsters in the Gamble Pharmacy running team on Tuesday night at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Undefeated in the Men's category in all but one of the races in the history of the Night Relay, the team comprising of Uitenhage athletes Duwayne Lucas, Adriaan Gerwell, Aphlyn Taai, Brandon Eppenaar, Mariano Esau secured the 4th and final win of the Series on Tuesday night in a new course … [Read more...] about Record secures series win for Gamble Pharmacy
EP Kings team announced for Griquas clash
The Eastern Province Kings will face the Griquas in Kimberly on Wednesday with an almost completely new team, with just one position unchanged in the starting lineup. Head Coach Barend Pieterse announced the much changed team as the Kings prepare for their upcoming match in Kimberly just four days after a tough hit out against Western Province at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Pieterse has appointed Martin Bezuidenhout as captain, giving Ricky Schroeder and … [Read more...] about EP Kings team announced for Griquas clash
Top runners at Volkswagen Run
Saturday morning, 27 August saw over 950 excited running enthusiasts gather at the Volkswagen PeoplePavilion for the annual 5km Fun Run and 10km Run. The EP-recognised 10km saw runners starting at the PeoplePavilion, turning in Despatch, running a lap of the VW Test Track with the finish back at the PeoplePavilion. The shorter 5km Fun Run, had participants running from the PeoplePavilion, around the Volkswagen Factory, and finishing back at the PeoplePavilion. The VW 10km race is endorsed by … [Read more...] about Top runners at Volkswagen Run
Come rediscover the Port Elizabeth CBD
The 2016 Urban Run Nelson Mandela Bay, hosted by the MBDA, has received a boost from Caltex Eastern Cape ahead of next weekend's charity obstacle race through the Port Elizabeth historic CBD. Caltex who will be hosting one of the many obstacles along the route will also be ensuring top class entertainment for all the participants with top local mentalist and magician Brenton Peel set to fascinate the children with his Mind of Magic Show starting at 2pm next Saturday ahead of the 3pm start to the … [Read more...] about Come rediscover the Port Elizabeth CBD
Kings prepare for bruising set of fixtures
The Eastern Province Kings came out relatively unscathed following a bruising encounter against the DHL Western Province on Saturday. EP Kings Head Coach, Barend Pieterse, said while the players had sustained a number of bumps and bruises, and were a bit stiff after the weekends match, none had sustained any injuries that would rule them out of contention for selection. This is positive news for the Kings who are playing three games over seven days to make up for the missed fixture at the … [Read more...] about Kings prepare for bruising set of fixtures
Stunning weather for opening of RYC Sailing Season
Clubs across the Southern hemisphere are 'opening' their 2016/17 Sailing Seasons as Spring approaches. Port Elizabeth based sailing club, Redhouse Yacht Club, was the first to open their season in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday 26 August with two races and a sailpast in idyllic conditions for sailing on the river - a steady 10 knot breeze saw club members and supporters from local yacht clubs enjoy the sailing and salute of Club Commodore Andrew Martin. In Class 1 the tussle was between … [Read more...] about Stunning weather for opening of RYC Sailing Season
White Wash for Michael at Scribante
On his first visit to the Aldo Scribante circuit in Port Elizabeth, Michael White (Consortium Shipping Yamaha R1) claimed his maiden SuperGP victory when he took a lights-to-flag win in the second heat of round 6 of the 2016 SuperGP Champions Trophy. This came after championship leader Mathew Scholtz (ETR Nashua Yamaha R1) had extended his points advantage in the opening race on Saturday, 27 August. Lance Isaacs (LIR Motorrad BMW S1000RR) continued his winning ways in the SuperMasters … [Read more...] about White Wash for Michael at Scribante
Western Province dominate EP Kings
The Eastern Province Kings battled to stay in the game against a determined and hungry the DHL Western Province at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium on Saturday afternoon. While the Kings opened the scoreboard in the 3rd minute, ill discipline and poor defense cost the home team and saw the visitors win by a comfortable 30 point margin. The EP Kings took an early lead with Kobus Marais comfortably converting a penalty in the third minute. Western Province winger, Leolin Zas beat the Kings … [Read more...] about Western Province dominate EP Kings
Mark Williams is new EP Cricket CEO
Eastern Province Cricket on Friday announced the appointment of Mr Mark Williams as their new CEO. Mr Williams will take over from Jesse Chellan who will move to Johannesburg to take up a post with the International Cricket Council. Williams is currently the Chief Executive of Surenet Financial Services Group (Pty) Ltd. He was born and raised in Nelson Mandela Bay having attended Bethelsdorp High School and gaining his BCom Honours degree at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. He also has … [Read more...] about Mark Williams is new EP Cricket CEO
Adjudicatory proceedings opened against African Football Officials
The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, under its chairman Hans-Joachim Eckert, has opened formal adjudicatory proceedings against Kirsten Nematandani, former President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Jonathan Musavengana, former official of the Zimbabwe Football Association, and Banna Tchanile, former coach of the national team of Togo, based on the final report submitted by the investigatory chamber. The investigations concerning Mr Nematandani, Mr … [Read more...] about Adjudicatory proceedings opened against African Football Officials
EP Kings team for Western Province clash
The Eastern Province Kings will face the DHL Western Province with just four changes to the starting lineup after a solid performance against the Blue Bulls last week. Head Coach Barend Pieterse announced Ricky Schroeder would again captain the side, with hooker Mike Willemse as his vice captain. Pieterse has made four changes to his starting line up, including two positional changes. New addition JC Greyling, who hails from Namibia, starts at outside centre and Burton Klaasen moving to … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Western Province clash
Train Race heading for a sell-out
The newly introduced Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race has received an above average number of entries at this early stage and would appear to be on track for a sell-out of 300 teams and a train packed with over 700 spectators. The Train Race, a unique Man vs Machine fun Duathlon style relay race for Teams of 5 runners and 1 MTB cyclist or Individuals, takes place in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday 2nd October against a Metrorail Rail run by PRASA between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage … [Read more...] about Train Race heading for a sell-out
2016 Night Relay Finale
The last of the 2016 Town Lodge Business Night Relay events will be taking place on Tuesday (30th) at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, starting at 6pm. Nelson Mandela Bay’s unique Business Night Relay has been well supported this winter and will be looking for a record attendance of running and walking teams come Tuesday evening. No other event in the country offers such a fun corporate team building opportunity in the settings of an iconic 2010 legacy stadium. This will be the final … [Read more...] about 2016 Night Relay Finale
