Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The University of Johannesburg are on the verge of something that seemed unthinkable two years ago as they welcome tournament giants Tshwane University of Technology in the final of the 2022 Varsity Football Tournament at UJ Stadium on Thursday evening (19h00). Going into the 2021 tournament, the University of Pretoria (UP-Tuks) and TUT went in as favourites as … [Read more...] about UJ are showing ‘no nerves’ ahead of second successive final
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TUT Into Sixth Varsity Football Final
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The Tshwane University of Technology have booked their ticket in this year’s Varsity Football final after beating the University of the Free State 2-0 in the first semi-final. Supported by a host of fans at Lucas Moripe Stadium, who arrived in Atteridgeville in 40 busses organised by their university, TUT were well on top of the visitors from the start of the … [Read more...] about TUT Into Sixth Varsity Football Final
Steyn prepares for life in international netball’s fast lane
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. SPAR Madibaz netball star Jeanie Steyn has been included in the South African team to compete in the Fast5 World Championships in New Zealand in November. Photo: Supplied Gqeberha netball star Jeanie Steyn knows she will need her wits about her when she competes in the Fast5 World Championship in New Zealand later this year. The SPAR Madibaz goalkeeper was named in … [Read more...] about Steyn prepares for life in international netball’s fast lane
Gqeberha’s Nevin castles opponents to win chess festival
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The top three players in the open section of the Madibaz Chess Festival at Nelson Mandela University this weekend were, from left, Ismael Lagardien (third), Tyler Nevin (first) and Ewan Kromhout (second). With them is tournament director Tinus Goosen. Photo: Full Stop Communications Tyler Nevin of Gqeberha and the Rhodes A team emerged with the major accolades from … [Read more...] about Gqeberha’s Nevin castles opponents to win chess festival
Join the final 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run on Thursday!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The 5th annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K will take place this coming Saturday 24 September 2022 (National Heritage Day) and in celebration Event Organizers are inviting runners to join the final 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run that will take place at Marks Park Sports Complex (Emmarentia) on Thursday 22 September at 17:30. Photo: Rae Trewbrowne It’s race week! The 5th … [Read more...] about Join the final 5K PUMA NITRO Demo Run on Thursday!
Sakwe, Djock claim gold at THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Trail runners were treated to Paul Cluver’s world-class trails on Saturday 17 September 2022 when they took on the much anticipated THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE. Photo: Chris Hitchcock “Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money” Siyabonga Sakwe and Emily Djock took top honours in the 42km THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE that took place at the … [Read more...] about Sakwe, Djock claim gold at THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 1-Day XPERIENCE
Video: Sticks And Siya Chat Ahead Of Springboks V Pumas Rugby Match Today
Assistant Springbok Coach Mzwandile Stick and Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi – both from Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa chat to the media from their base in Argentina ahead of the Rugby Championship game against the Pumas on Saturday evening. The quality of video feed out of Argentina does leave a little to be desired so hang in there! Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said his team had to break out of the blocks with intensity from the get-go in their Castle Lager Rugby … [Read more...] about Video: Sticks And Siya Chat Ahead Of Springboks V Pumas Rugby Match Today
Springbok Coach Jacques Nienaber “STUNNED”
Kolisi, Nienaber, Marx and Allende celebrate Springbok Victory in Argentina – Nienaber is “stunned” over allegations of recreational drug abuse by players.Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, captain Siya Kolisi, hooker Malcolm Marx and centre Damian de Allende hosted a media conference on Saturday following the team’s 36-20 victory against Argentina in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Buenos Aires. The build-up to the Rugby Championship Round Five outing between the Springboks and Los Pumas … [Read more...] about Springbok Coach Jacques Nienaber “STUNNED”
Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge develops female umpires
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The all-women’s umpiring team that officiated the provincial finals of the SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge at Collegiate in Gqeberha last month was, from left, Farzaana Fredericks, Nicole Kemp, Brooke Kruger and Des Telfer. Photo: Full Stop Communications A development programme for emerging female umpires was one of the spin-offs of this year’s SPAR … [Read more...] about Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge develops female umpires
Metro welcomes SunRisers Eastern Cape and SA20
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The Nelson Mandela Bay metro has welcomed the return of the highly entertaining T20 cricket format to the metro with the establishment of the SunRisers Eastern Cape team, which will be part of the new SA20 tournament. Sunrisers Eastern Cape is owned by India’s Sun TV Network, which is one of the largest media groups in the country. It successfully bid for the … [Read more...] about Metro welcomes SunRisers Eastern Cape and SA20
NOT a Man You Want to See Charging Down on You
Something else from MyGqeberhaOpen your WordPress dashboard and go to Appearance / Themes. You can’t remove an ACTIVE theme, so first activate a different theme which will enable you to delete a theme – activating the default WordPress theme, Twenty Fourteen, is fine. THEN Click the deactivated theme to see it’s details and click the Delete button in the right bottom corner of it. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Views Since 15 July 2022: 0 Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on … [Read more...] about NOT a Man You Want to See Charging Down on You
Sports-loving director believes new job is about teamwork
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Marketing guru turned sports administrator Vuyo Bongela is the new head of Madibaz Sport in Gqeberha. Photo: Full Stop Communications Sport is key to creating a unified environment and Vuyo Bongela plans to make it central to student life as she steps into a brand-new role at Nelson Mandela University. “Sport, in general, is critical in building a sense of oneness … [Read more...] about Sports-loving director believes new job is about teamwork
Humewood backs charity in Pro-Am tournament
The Humewood Golf Club will again throw its weight behind a worthy cause when it stages its annual Charity Pro-Am tournament in Port Elizabeth on September 18 and 19.With continued support from law firm Greyvensteins Inc, the club will host PGA club professionals from as far afield as Cape Town, who will be relishing the prospect of testing themselves on the only true links course in Africa. The eighth edition of the event is back on the calendar with Covid finally behind us and it is set to … [Read more...] about Humewood backs charity in Pro-Am tournament
SunRisers delegation in metro to prepare for SA20 in 2023
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. A high-powered management delegation from SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) has travelled from India to start preparing for the SA20 tournament, which includes a Nelson Mandela Bay-based team, the SunRisers Eastern Cape. “We are looking forward to bringing our style of high-energy T20 cricket to Nelson Mandela Bay in a format which has wide appeal,” says Mr. K. Shanmugam, … [Read more...] about SunRisers delegation in metro to prepare for SA20 in 2023
Over 300 cricketers in line for inaugural SA20 player auction
Teams to bid for the best local and international T20 stars on September 19thOver 300 cricketers will go under the hammer in the inaugural SA20 player auction taking place in Cape Town on September 19th. More than 500 players registered their interest, with the list cut down to 318 following the submission of shortlists from the six franchises. The auction will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, with teams going head-to-head to bid for some of the best local and … [Read more...] about Over 300 cricketers in line for inaugural SA20 player auction
