Stephen Mokoka (born 31 January 1985) is a South African long-distance runner who competes in races ranging from 3000 metres to the 50 km distance. He formerly held the 50 km world record. He is a four-time medalist at the Universiade and has represented South Africa internationally in road, cross country, and track events. He represented South Africa in the marathon at the 2012 London Olympics. On 6 March 2022, at the Nedbank Runified in Gqeberha, Stephen Mokoka set the 50 km world record … [Read more...] about Stephen Mokoka – 3 Time Olympian Heaps Praise on NMB, EPA and ASA
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NMB Legacy Project Dream Team Celebration
This morning EPA, ASA and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality celebrated an incredible partnership started 10 years ago and which is now - like a great savings account - bearing interest upon interest. A germ of an idea between Mike Mbambanani and Alan Taylor 10 years ago led to the dominance of Nelson Mandela Bay over premium and grass roots athletics events. From a small idea the NMB Legacy project now hosts 7 road running events annually in areas of the metro such as Motherwell, … [Read more...] about NMB Legacy Project Dream Team Celebration
Hard Work Pays off for Nhlanhla “Lucky” Vela
One could say it is luck that has helped one Eastern Cape youngster play for his country, in less than 5 years of trying out a new sport. Luck that changed his living situation from destitute to safe and secure. Or perhaps a per-chance meeting of a mentor on the basketball court at Kings Beach in Gqeberha would be considered lucky. But then, once you meet Nhlanhla Vela, 19, who is fondly known by his nickname “Lucky”, perhaps it is everyone else who gets to meet him and be inspired by his … [Read more...] about Hard Work Pays off for Nhlanhla “Lucky” Vela
Game EP Squash
The South African Country Districts men’s and women’s teams took a step closer to yet another Growthpoint Squash Interprovincial triumph as they put themselves in pole position to drive for victory in the final rounds on Friday. In Thursday’s key Kaplan Cup women’s clash, SA Country Districts A underlined their depth to quell a spirited challenge from logleaders Joburg Squash A, making the successful defence of their title a formality. Joburg Squash still head the log but they have … [Read more...] about Game EP Squash
Sanele Shange once again qualifies for the IRONMAN World Championship
Sanele Shange will once again be representing South Africa at the IRONMAN World Championship event – this time in Nice, France on September 10, 2023. In 2021, Durban born 31-year-old athlete, Sanele Shange, became the first black South African to podium at an IRONMAN African Championship triathlon event. Shange put in an impressive performance that year to grab a podium in Nelson Mandela Bay, finishing in a time of 08:41:12. By doing so, he qualified for the 2022 IRONMAN World Championship … [Read more...] about Sanele Shange once again qualifies for the IRONMAN World Championship
EP (31) Bulls (5)
Eastern Province, the Sharks and Western Province showed their attacking intent at the U16 Girls Week tournament staged at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The U16 fixtures scheduled for Monday were postponed until Wednesday, due to the adverse weather conditions in Johannesburg. All eight matches were completed on Wednesday, with EP recording the biggest win. The game between EP and the Limpopo Blue Bulls was in the balance, before the Eastern Cape side moved up a gear in … [Read more...] about EP (31) Bulls (5)
Pemba’s First Match as Captain
JJ Theron (SA Schools) and Imaani Pemba (SA Schools ‘A’ Grey High School Rugby Captain and grandson of George Pemba) will captain their respective sides when the teams meet at the Boland Stadium in Wellington on Thursday afternoon, while there was also an injury-enforced change on the bench of the ‘A’ team. The teams were named at the conclusion of the U18 Craven Week in George, with Katleho Lynch (SA Schools) and Lwazi Zangqa (SA Schools ‘A’) taking charge as coaches this week. Abri van … [Read more...] about Pemba’s First Match as Captain
Dafabet Warriors 2023/24 Season Squad
Dafabet Warriors will enter the 2023/24 season with a winning team. Kariega-born Warriors fast bowler Anrich Nortje was named SA Men’s Player of the Year at the annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards held in Midrand on Friday, July 7. Bowling all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel capped a superb season by scooping the Division 1 4-Day Domestic Series Player of the Season and the SACA Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Season awards. Swanepoel also received the SACA Most Valuable Player … [Read more...] about Dafabet Warriors 2023/24 Season Squad
2 Wins in Longmore Forest
JJ Potgieter and Tommy du Toit stamped their authority on the 2023 SA National Rally Championship by picking up two wins in the unforgiving Longmore Forest stages in the Eastern Cape at the Weekend, taking top honours in both rounds of the double-header. Friday: Rally 1 Powering in with a time of 1min32,3 seconds to take the win on the opening Special Stage of the Algoa Rally, Jono van Wyk and navigator Nico Swartz (Toyota Gazoo Racing Starlet) laid down a marker for what looked set to be … [Read more...] about 2 Wins in Longmore Forest
George Pemba’s Grandson selected for SA Schools ‘A’ Rugby Side
Eastern Province and Grey High School Craven Week Captain Imaani Pemba has been selected for the SA Schools 'A' Side. He joins three other Eastern Province players n the side. The SA Schools selectors named two squads of 23 players each to represent the SA Schools and SA Schools ‘A’ teams at the conclusion of the U18 Craven Week in George, with Kathleho Lynch (SA Schools) and Lwazi Zangqa (SA Schools ‘A’) named as coaches for the match on Thursday. Western Province, with 14 players in the … [Read more...] about George Pemba’s Grandson selected for SA Schools ‘A’ Rugby Side
Embrace your running power and be a #ForceForGood at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K ‘City Clean-Up’!
Durban residents are invited to be part of a rewarding Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K ‘City Clean-Up’ on Saturday, 8 July 2023 starting at Absa DURBAN CITY (291 Anton Lembede Street, Durban) at 08:30. Highlighting the multi-faceted nature of the ‘City Clean-Up’, Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series says, “Beyond being a fun gathering that brings together residents, runners, and walkers, the ‘City Clean-Up’ also serves as a catalyst for … [Read more...] about Embrace your running power and be a #ForceForGood at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K ‘City Clean-Up’!
EP stun Free State
Now here is a result that will make all local Grey Schools pupils and old boys smile... Boland, Eastern Province, the Sharks and Western Province claimed important wins on Day One of the SA Rugby U18 Craven Week at Outeniqua Park in George. The opening day of the tournament served up four highly entertaining contests. Boland scored four tries in their 26-19 win against the Valke, before EP secured a stunning 26-23 victory against Free State. Free State dominated the early stages of the … [Read more...] about EP stun Free State
Sanele Shange once again qualifies for the IRONMAN World Championship
Sanele Shange will once again be representing South Africa at the IRONMAN World Championship event – this time in Nice, France on September 10, 2023. In 2021, Durban born 31-year-old athlete, Sanele Shange, became the first black South African to podium at an IRONMAN African Championship triathlon event. Shange put in an impressive performance that year to grab a podium in Nelson Mandela Bay, finishing in a time of 08:41:12. By doing so, he qualified for the 2022 IRONMAN World Championship which … [Read more...] about Sanele Shange once again qualifies for the IRONMAN World Championship
Don’t miss Durban’s last PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN on Thursday!
Durban based runners and walkers have one last chance to #WearTest PUMA’s latest range of running shoes this coming Thursday, 6 July 2023 at the PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN #4 that will take place at the Suncoast Amphitheatre, Golden Mile, Durban Beachfront Promenade at 16h30. “Race week is finally here! What better way to get ready for the highly anticipated 6th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K (taking place on Sunday, 9 July) than by joining the fun-filled PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN #4,” says Michael … [Read more...] about Don’t miss Durban’s last PUMA NITRO DEMO RUN on Thursday!
Are You Ready? National Championship Rallying returns to Eastern Cape
With the dust hardly settled from the thrilling season opening Billy te Water Memorial Secunda Rally, the South African National Rally Championship action now moves to the Eastern Cape and the Longmore Forest for the Algoa National Rally. The tough double-header rally will test crews to the limit over the weekend of 7 and 8 July. Those first two rounds of the 2023 championship saw high speeds and exceptionally close times between the top three over both days. The Algoa Rally’s Eastern Cape … [Read more...] about Are You Ready? National Championship Rallying returns to Eastern Cape
