The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's bid to host the World Ironman 70.3 in 2018 received a major boost when the technical team gave the city a clean bill of health barring minor improvements that can still be addressed. While addressing a joint press conference at the Tramways Building this morning, Ms Diana Bertsch, Vice President of World Championship Events, described her first experience in the city as a pleasant one. "It is a beautiful venue for World Ironman. There are minor … [Read more...] about Clean bill of health for Bay from 70.3 World Ironman adjudicators
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Win Double Tickets to PE’s Colour Run
The 'Happiest 5k on the planet' returns to Port Elizabeth on 12 June 2016 and MyPE is giving away FIVE Double Tickets (tickets are R250.00 each). The start is at 10:00 am from the Boardwalk Festival Lawns. To qualify for a Double Ticket use the form below to supply your details and reasons why we should choose you and upload a selfie of yourself in your pristine white runners outfit aka 'Before The Color'. Winners will be chosen using non scientific methods, with bit of bone throwing … [Read more...] about Win Double Tickets to PE’s Colour Run
4 Locals included in SA U19 Tour to Sri Lanka
Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd announced yesterday that four players from the region have been included in the SA U19 squad that will tour Sri Lanka in June and July this year. Seven players represented the region at a National U19 Camp earlier this year and Akhona Mnyaka and Siphamandla Krweqe (both Hudson Park High School, East London), Jade de Klerk (Woodridge College Port Elizabeth) and Kenan Smith (Daniel Pienaar) were selected for the squad. Matthew Breetzke and Jason Niemand both … [Read more...] about 4 Locals included in SA U19 Tour to Sri Lanka
20 Holes an hour for charity golfer
A golfing marathon yesterday to raise money for autism and for his team to participate in this year's national inter-varsity golf tournament, saw Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Mike Usendorff playing 200 holes in 10 hours, the equivalent of 11 full rounds of golf. The BTech Marketing student and his KPMG Madibaz Golf Club team mates approached companies and individuals to sponsor an amount per hole played – or give a donation. While final figures are still being tallied, R40,000 had … [Read more...] about 20 Holes an hour for charity golfer
Ferreira, Sykes and Ackerman off injury list
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that no serious injuries were sustained by the Southern Kings players during the match against the Toyota Cheetahs over the weekend. Davids confirmed that Schalk Ferreira, Steven Sykes and Justin Ackerman would be available for selection for the upcoming match against the Sharks. "JC Astle is currently out with a bit of flu and is at home on bed rest, but should be fine by the weekend," he said. Davids said Sti Sithole had been … [Read more...] about Ferreira, Sykes and Ackerman off injury list
Toyota Cheetahs 34 – Southern Kings 20
The Toyota Cheetahs scored a hard-earned 34-20 win over the Southern Kings on Saturday in Bloemfontein to return to winning ways after a tough, frustrating three weeks overseas. Raymond Rhule, Uzair Cassiem, Michael van der Spuy and Segeal Petersen each dotted down a try for the home side while JP du Plessis and Lukhanyo Am scored for the visitors. The Kings trailed 17-6 at the break and are yet to beat a South African side in the competition, while the Bloemfontein side won for the first … [Read more...] about Toyota Cheetahs 34 – Southern Kings 20
EP Kings team for Western Province clash
EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on DHL Western Province in Cape town on Saturday. Kempson has made seven changes to his starting line up, including one positional change. Sintu Manjezi will again captain the side, with Somila Jho as vice captain. The front row remains unchanged, with Liam Hendricks, Martin Bezuidenhout and Louis Albertse retaining their spots. Tazz Fuzani returns from injury and is joined by Philip du Preez at lock, … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Western Province clash
Junior World Masters Soccer Tournament
Fourteen youngsters mainly from Alexandra Township jetted off last night to represent Volkswagen South Africa at the 2016 Volkswagen Junior World Masters Soccer Tournament in France. The under-13 team comprising of players from Wanderers Warriors and Balfour Park junior soccer clubs, is one of the 21 teams that will be competing in the 2016 tournament to be held at the headquarters of the French Football Federation in Clairefontaine en Yvelines on 13-16 May 2016. The countries that will be … [Read more...] about Junior World Masters Soccer Tournament
Toyota Cheetahs team to meet Southern Kings
The Toyota Cheetahs play the Southern Kings at home in Bloemfontein on Saturday 14 May 2016. Kick off is at 17:05. The Referee is Federico Anselmi assisted by Stuart Berry and AJ Jacobs. Toyota Cheetahs head coach, Franco Smith, has made numerous changes to his team that lost to the Waratahs in Sydney. In the pack Charles Marais, Torsten van Jaarsveld, Nicolaas van Dyk, Lodewyk de Jager and Uzair Cassiem are all starting again after playing off the bench in their 6-21 loss in Sydney. Flank … [Read more...] about Toyota Cheetahs team to meet Southern Kings
Gates to captain Southern Kings
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced that Shane Gates will captain the team to take on the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday after Steven Sykes was ruled out with a shoulder injury. "Steven has a grade one ligament tear in his shoulder that will rule him out for a week or two." Davids said Sykes had picked up the injury during the game against the Blues at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium last weekend, which was aggravated during the early week training. "He took … [Read more...] about Gates to captain Southern Kings
75 Bucks to see the Boks in PE in June
From only R75 in Port Elizabeth and R100 in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively, Springbok fans will be able to book their seat to watch the men in Green and Gold in action against Ireland next month. Tickets for the Castle Lager Incoming Series Test Series in June have already opened in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, while sales in Cape Town are due to open at midday on Thursday, 12 May. The Springboks will be up against a strong Irish team that has won two of the last three RBS Six … [Read more...] about 75 Bucks to see the Boks in PE in June
Six EP Players selected for World Rugby Under-20 Championship
Junior Springbok coach Dawie Theron on Tuesday named his 28-man squad that will do battle at World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester, England, from 7 to 25 June. Eastern Province centre Jeremy Ward will lead the team in the showpiece, while his provincial team-mate Junior Pokomela and 2015 SA Schools captain, DHL Western Province lock Ernst van Rhyn, have been named as vice-captains. The squad features two players who were members of the Junior Springbok squad that finished third … [Read more...] about Six EP Players selected for World Rugby Under-20 Championship
Injury Blues for Southern Kings
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that both CJ Velleman and Chris Cloete will not be available for the match against the Cheetahs this weekend. Velleman has broken his thumb and will be going for scans today, but would be out for at east six weeks and possibly longer. Cloete sustained an injury to his knee in the dying minutes of the game against the Blues and would not be available for the rest of the Super Rugby season.. "He is seeing the specialist today for scans, … [Read more...] about Injury Blues for Southern Kings
Golf marathon of 180 holes in 10 hours
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University golfer Mike Usendorff will soon embark on his longest round of golf yet: an attempt to play 180 holes in just 10 hours. But it's all for a good cause. Half the money raised during the BTech Marketing student's golfing challenge on May 16 will be put towards NMMU's costs to participate in the upcoming University Sport South Africa (USSA) golf tournament. The other half is going towards the Ernie Els Centre for Autism. Usendorff, 23, a member of NMMU's … [Read more...] about Golf marathon of 180 holes in 10 hours
PE racer first-ever double winner of King of the Hill
Two thrilling days of unprecedented motor racing action culminated in the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb crowning is first-ever two-time King of the Hill winner, as Franco Scribante produced a dominant victory and set an all-new record of 38.646 sec. He added to his impressive credentials in this signature racing weekend, repeating the 'double' of winning both the Classic Car Friday and King of the Hill in 2014, by doing the same again in 2016, the seventh running of the Hillclimb. See Franco … [Read more...] about PE racer first-ever double winner of King of the Hill
