Johannesburg, 12 June 2023 – The thrilling beach racing event, is set to make a highly anticipated return to North Beach, Durban on Saturday, 15 July. This exciting competition will be unveiling the toughest course yet, and provide an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike. Red Bull Quicksand has gained a reputation for its challenging and unique format. The course is rigged with giant sand castles, trenches, and rollers, giving competitors a real test of endurance, … [Read more...] about Excitement builds as Red Bull Quicksand returns to Durban
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Adidas And Real Madrid Unveil New Home Jersey For 2023/24 Season
The new release pays homage to the simple yet bold white design that has been synonymous with the team´s home kit since its inception. For the first time in the club’s history, the jersey features the iconic “¡Hala Madrid!” slogan proudly displayed on the collar that stands for 121 years of greatness(‘grandeza’ in Spanish) and pays tribute to the legacy belonging to the wider family of life-long ‘madridista’ fans. Available from 14 June via Real Madrid stores, selected adidas retail stores, and … [Read more...] about Adidas And Real Madrid Unveil New Home Jersey For 2023/24 Season
First-ever Ocean Festival welcomes arrival of the annual Sardine Run on the KZN South Coast
The first-ever Ocean Festival in Scottburgh, KZN South Coast from 8 to 11 June commemorated World Oceans Day and the urgent need for ocean conservation – a message that was beautifully underscored by the arrival of the annual Sardine Run to the region. The sunny winter weather welcomed visitors, surfers, and surfskiers who joined in a celebration of the ocean and its inhabitants. “What an absolute treat to have one of the world’s most impressive ocean spectacles arrive on the KZN South Coast to … [Read more...] about First-ever Ocean Festival welcomes arrival of the annual Sardine Run on the KZN South Coast
Thousands head to Knysna for 38th forest marathon
With 7 000 athletes already signed up to experience the magic of the SPAR Knysna Forest Marathon, the 38th running of the Garden Route race is shaping up to be a memorable one. The marathon (42.2km) and half marathon (21.1km) events, renowned for taking participants deep into the forest and offering breathtaking views of the estuary and Knysna Heads, takes place on July 8 this year. “We are expecting runners from all over the country, including the Western Cape, Gauteng and Eastern Cape,” … [Read more...] about Thousands head to Knysna for 38th forest marathon
Pop in to see the Queens on Saturday
The SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division reaches the halfway stage on Saturday, with clear patterns in performance and a log clearly showing the dominance of the Bulls Daisies this year, while in the four teams at the top of the First Division standings face off this weekend. The Daisies are the only undefeated side in the tournament and more importantly, the team from Pretoria have blanked both Border Ladies and DHL Western Province – last year’s finalists – 31-0 and 41-0 respectively away … [Read more...] about Pop in to see the Queens on Saturday
EPRU president Maasdorp Cannon suspended for two years
The president of the Eastern Province Rugby Union, Mr Maasdorp Cannon, has been suspended for two years from holding any position or participating in any rugby structures under the auspices of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), having been found guilty of contravening the SARU Constitution and its Code of Conduct. Mr Cannon appeared before an independent judicial committee on over the course of 14 months on six charges relating to a speech he made in February 2022 during which he … [Read more...] about EPRU president Maasdorp Cannon suspended for two years
PinkDrive ambassadors excited to share their journey at the Totalsports Women’s Race
Several PinkDrive ambassadors will share their journey with thousands of runners and walkers at SA’s largest Women’s Day celebration, the iconic Totalsports Women’s Race that will take place across three cities on Wednesday 09 August 2023. Cindy van Wyk (Ferndale, Johannesburg) was PinkDrive’s guest speaker in 2022 and will eagerly be back this year. Diagnosed with cancer in 2014, Van Wyk became a PinkDrive ambassador the same year. “I love the Totalsports Women’s Race,” says Van Wyk. “It is a … [Read more...] about PinkDrive ambassadors excited to share their journey at the Totalsports Women’s Race
It’s all about ‘going green for the big blue’ as the theme for the 2023 Ballito Pro Festival is announced
“No matter how remote we feel we are from the oceans, every act each one of us takes in our everyday lives affects our planet’s water cycle and in return affects us.”– Fabian Cousteau, Marine Explorer and Documentary Filmmaker The globe’s longest-running surfing contest is returning to KwaDukuza and with it, 2023 Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill Festival! Bringing the best in entertainment, retail, and beachside fun, this year’s festival programme from 27 June to 9 July will be centred on … [Read more...] about It’s all about ‘going green for the big blue’ as the theme for the 2023 Ballito Pro Festival is announced
Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon – the City of Records Delivers!
The friendly city of Gqeberha is fast becoming known as the city of records and that much was evident at the 2023 Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon which incorporated the Athletics South Africa Half Marathon Championships.Starting in perfect conditions outside Pollock Beach on Marine Drive, 1500 runners set out over the looped course which also took runners past the Humewood Golf Club and Nelson Mandela University and was perfect for fast times. Up front in the men’s race, Mandela Bay local … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon – the City of Records Delivers!
Success for EP’s Number One Player
Defending champion Hayley Ward was joined by first-time entrant JP Brits on the winners’ podium when a successful Crusaders Squash Club PSA satellite tournament drew to a conclusion at the club in Park Drive club on Sunday. The 25-year-old Ward, who leaves for India on Thursday with the SA team to compete in the World Cup Championships, won her second straight Saders title with a comfortable win over Keschia Scorgie in three games. Brits, 32, was at the tournament for the first time and … [Read more...] about Success for EP’s Number One Player
Rich pickings for SA Athletes as Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K announces unprecedented Prize Incentives
Stillwater Sports, the organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series have just announced the biggest incentive purse to date in the history of South African road running in the build up to the annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on Sunday 09 July 2023. The incentive structure will see South African men earn bonuses for times faster than 28:30, culminating in a bonus of R 200 000,00 for a time under 27 minutes. On the female side the incentives will start for times faster than 32:00.With the … [Read more...] about Rich pickings for SA Athletes as Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K announces unprecedented Prize Incentives
Exciting brand relaunch and line-up of top SA surfers planned for first-ever Cutty Sark Pro!
South Africa’s surfing fraternity, from groms to pros, will be heading to Scottburgh on the KZN South Coast for the inaugural Cutty Sark Pro surfing contest taking place on 10 and 11 June in front of Premier Resort Cutty Sark. The event, which is presented by SMTH Shapes, forms part of the exciting Ocean Festival programme – in celebration of World Ocean Day (8 June) – running from 8 to 11 June. Entries are now open for all surfers with R10 000 in prize money up for grabs! The contest has … [Read more...] about Exciting brand relaunch and line-up of top SA surfers planned for first-ever Cutty Sark Pro!
Queens to Battle Sharks at Wolfson Stadium
A repeat of the 2022 final, the return of a couple of Springbok Women’s players and must-win matches for some teams highlight the fifth round of the Women’s Premier Division, with three bog encounters scheduled for Saturday. The Cell C Sharks Women have all four their Springboks back for their trip south to face the EP Queens, and the Boland Dames will face a Bulls Daisies team bolstered by five returning Boks. However, all eyes will be on Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, where the … [Read more...] about Queens to Battle Sharks at Wolfson Stadium
RUN YOUR CITY WARM UP RUNS head to Durban!
The action packed RUN YOUR CITY (RYC) WARM UP RUNS, fueled by PUMA NITRO head to Durban in June with the first two runs in a series of four taking place at 07:00 in the morning on Saturday 03 June 2023 at Cornubia Mall (Mount Edgecombe, in the parking Area opposite the Spur) and Sunday 04 June 2023 at Gaterite Centre (145 Wick Street Verulam). Durban residents can look forward to getting the unique opportunity to #WearTest PUMA’s newest range of running shoes in the buildup to the 6th annual … [Read more...] about RUN YOUR CITY WARM UP RUNS head to Durban!
EC Squash Players Dominate in National Team
The South African squash team to compete in the WSF World Cup Championships in India next month has a remarkable Eastern Cape connection, with all four team members having their squash roots in the province. Although Hayley Ward, who attended Collegiate and NMU, is the only one of the four who represents Eastern Province at interprovincial level, her teammates – siblings Dewald van Niekerk and Lizelle Muller, and Tristen Worth – all learnt their squash in the region. Van Niekerk and … [Read more...] about EC Squash Players Dominate in National Team
