Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Madibaz batsman Erasmus Pretorius will be eager to make his mark when the Nelson Mandela University squad compete in the USSA cricket tournament in Pretoria, starting on Monday. Photo: Madibaz Sport The Madibaz squad will be banking on the experience they gained from the Varsity Cricket tournament earlier this season to negotiate the Highveld conditions at the … [Read more...] about Madibaz cricketers geared up for Highveld conditions
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“SA v Wales” at NMB Stadium
The weekend’s exciting Vodacom United Rugby Championship ninth round action once more will see all four South African sides hosting Welsh opposition, starting with Friday evening’s clash in Durban between the Cell C Sharks and Ospreys, which kicks off at 19h10.The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers are taking the field on Saturday in Pretoria and Nelson Mandela Bay respectively, while the Emirates Lions stage another Sunday afternoon match in Johannesburg. There is a nice treat in store for Eastern … [Read more...] about “SA v Wales” at NMB Stadium
Stransky Plays Trelawney
Springboks World Cup winner Joel Stransky is predicting a South African clean sweep in this weekend’s second round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches against Welsh opposition.The man who landed the decisive drop goal in the 1995 World Cup final against New Zealand was on TV commentary duty for SuperSport as Cardiff pulled off a remarkable 35-0 victory over the Cell C Sharks in Durban last weekend. He is full of praise for the way Dai Young’s team performed at Hollywoodbets Kings Park … [Read more...] about Stransky Plays Trelawney
Pop Down to the Stadium to Commemorate Doddie Weir
A moment’s applause will occur ahead of all games in the United Rugby Championship this weekend to mark the passing of Doddie Weir.Weir, who played for the Border Reivers in the early days of the Celtic League, was a celebrated Scottish international, who won 61 caps for his country and was selected for the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 1997. In the club game Weir also wore the colours of Melrose and Newcastle Falcons, where he won an English Premiership title in 1998. A … [Read more...] about Pop Down to the Stadium to Commemorate Doddie Weir
Madibaz chess players planning their next move
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. In a year in which the Madibaz chess prodigy competed internationally, Gerald Wagner will be looking for a good performance at the USSA tournament in Kimberley next week. Photo: Madibaz Sport Concentrating on their next move will not be the only thing on the minds of the Madibaz chess players when they compete in the annual University Sport South Africa tournament … [Read more...] about Madibaz chess players planning their next move
Qualification for Varsity Football the goal for Madibaz
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Madibaz women’s football coach Niesie Daniels and her squad are geared up for the University Sport South Africa tournament taking place in Secunda, Mpumalanga, from December 5 to 9. Photo: Madibaz Sport The Madibaz football teams will have qualification for the Varsity Football tournaments squarely in their sights when the University Sport South Africa week takes … [Read more...] about Qualification for Varsity Football the goal for Madibaz
NMBM ready to host third edition of World Athletics elite Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km Ultramarathon
THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is thrilled to host the third edition of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km ultramarathon in Gqeberha on 26 February 2023 where hundreds of national and international top athletes are expected compete to set new records and win R1 Million.Following two successful editions, the exclusive race will once again attract top-tier elite runners and renowned industry names bringing the spotlight to Gqeberha as current Comrades marathon champion and Nedbank … [Read more...] about NMBM ready to host third edition of World Athletics elite Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km Ultramarathon
De Zorzi Powers To A New First-Class Record At Newlands
JOHANNESBURG: Tony de Zorzi was unstoppable on Day 2 of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) 4-Day Series, smashing his way to a triple ton at the Six Gun Grill Newlands.De Zorzi’s unbeaten 304*runs set a new record as the highest individual first-class score by a batter at Newlands. His knock included 28 boundaries and seven maximums. The ITEC Knights had done well to take crucial wickets early in the days play when they dismissed Yaseen Vallie (136), Daniel Smith (35) and Kyle Verreynne for … [Read more...] about De Zorzi Powers To A New First-Class Record At Newlands
CSA 4-Day Series Wrap – Titans Claim A Ten-Wicket Victory In The Jukskei Derby
JOHANNESBURG: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) 4-Day Series continued with Momentum Multiply Titans securing a comfortable ten-wicket victory over the DP World Lions on Sunday.Chasing only 44 runs, Neil Brand (18* off 29) and Dean Elgar (25* off 28) made the easy chase in less than ten overs. Titans and Proteas spinner, Simon Harmer, played a huge role in the victory, claiming 14 wickets in the match. Harmer returned figures of (7/83 in 46 Overs), and (7/68 in 20 Overs) in the two … [Read more...] about CSA 4-Day Series Wrap – Titans Claim A Ten-Wicket Victory In The Jukskei Derby
Laura Wolvaardt Honoured At The 2022 Sport Industry Awards
JOHANNESBURG – Momentum Proteas and Six Gun Grill Western Province star, Laura Wolvaardt was named the Sport Personality of the Year at the recently held Sport Industry Awards last Thursday, after a successful year in South African and domestic franchise colours.The Sport Industry Awards are one of South Africa’s most distinguished awards ceremony for sport and business, acknowledging leaders and the movers and shakers within the business of sport. The 23-year old has enjoyed a career-best … [Read more...] about Laura Wolvaardt Honoured At The 2022 Sport Industry Awards
Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series expands from three to five events in 2023
Something else from MyGqeberhaThe pre-paid electricity meter demonstrated here is the Itron ACE 9000 Split Unit. Inputting electricity is easy enough: Purchase your token using your Power Measurement card OR number, confirm with the outlet the card registered name is the same as your landlord, return home. Then hit enter on the keypad, enter your 20 digit token number and hit enter again. The Customer Interface Unit (CIU) will confirm your purchase. OR Purchase online. If you have problems … [Read more...] about Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series expands from three to five events in 2023
Beach volleyball tournament could ignite the sport in the Bay
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The Madibaz beach volleyball team that will compete in the University Sport South Africa tournament at Kings Beach in Gqeberha from November 29 to December 1 are, from left, Ambesiwe Bakamela, Farhaanah Osman Abdullah, Zubenathi Mhlawule, Bogolo Moloisi and Irene Phiri. Photo: Madibaz Sport The Madibaz beach volleyball teams are planning to use the University Sport … [Read more...] about Beach volleyball tournament could ignite the sport in the Bay
A Historic Wicket as Twin Brother Bowls Twin Brother – Jansen v Jansen
At the CSA 4 Day Cricket match between the North West Dragons and the Dafabet Warriors we saw twin brothers Duan (NW Dragons) and Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors) playing against each other. In the last innings Marco got the opportunity to bowl to his brother Duan who stroked the first ball away between first and second slip for four only to be caught behind by first slip, Rosier, on the second ball.The Dafabet Warriors beat the North West Dragons by 239 runs. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! … [Read more...] about A Historic Wicket as Twin Brother Bowls Twin Brother – Jansen v Jansen
Why I woke Up Smiling This Morning
In fact I had a Donald Trump moment with this refrain ringing in my head; “So much winning!” minus the tiny hands waving in the air, though!The Dafabet Warriors Cricket team at the close of play yesterday had set the North West Dragons a target of 443 runs to win their four day CSA game at St Georges Park, Gqeberha and the prospects of the NW Dragons reaching that were pretty dismal. This after the Warriors had the opportunity to force the Dragons to bat on after their dismal first innings of … [Read more...] about Why I woke Up Smiling This Morning
Blue Flag Status for Local Cricketing Club
Zwide-based United Brothers Cricket Club is one of 14 in the country to have been awarded “blue flag” status by Cricket South Africa (CSA) in 2022.It has met the criteria of strong administration capabilities, adequate facilities, fielding a minimum number of teams in the league, and sustainability of coaches for the 2021/2022 season. Clubs are required to score 90 per cent or more in their Club Quality Index evaluation for the Blue Flag Club status. United Brothers Cricket Club will be … [Read more...] about Blue Flag Status for Local Cricketing Club
