Local football team Chippa United Football Club (CUFC) have officially withdrawn from this year’s edition of the Home of Legends Cup 2024 due to unforeseen circumstances. Chippa United Football Club (CUFC) will be replaced by Cape Town powerhouse and established Betway Premiership outfit, Cape Town City Football Club. (CTFC) Cape Town City Football Club (CTFC) bring forth a wealth of Betway Premiership experience having finished in the top 8 of the Betway Premiership for the past 6 seasons. … [Read more...] about CUFC Out, CTFC In
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African Penguins Now Officially “Critically Endangered”
From millions of African Penguin in the early 1900s, there are now only about 8,000 breeding pairs left. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has elevated the bird’s risk of extinction status to “critically endangered”. “If we don’t act timeously, we could lose Africa’s only penguin species within our lifetime,” an expert warns. The economic value of the iconic bird is in the billions of rands, according to a new report. It is official: the African Penguin, the continent’s … [Read more...] about African Penguins Now Officially “Critically Endangered”
SA’s cruise season officially underway
The docking of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town signifies the beginning of South Africa’s cruise season, which will see the docking and sailing of 268 passenger liners at the commercial seaports operated by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The vessel arrived on 22 October 2024 at the port renowned for being a popular stopover for cruise liners and was recently voted as Africa’s Leading Cruise Port in the 31st Annual World Travel Awards. Sailing under the flag of the … [Read more...] about SA’s cruise season officially underway
EP Women’s Cricket team heading for promotion
The 2024/2025 season is shaping up to be particularly exciting for the Eastern Province Women's cricket team as they strive for promotion to Division 1. This follows a 2023/2024 cricket season in which the EP Women’s Team was unbeaten in both the 50-over and T20 competitions. At present the team competes in the CSA Division 2 Provincial Women’s Cricket Competitions, which include 50-over and T20 formats. In April 2024 the team continued its winning streak at the inaugural CSA National … [Read more...] about EP Women’s Cricket team heading for promotion
Chasing Blitzbok Glory – Lessons From SA’s Rugby World Champs
By Anzelle Botha, additional reporting by Thandile NkoyiWant to be a Springbok superstar? One study estimated that the chances of a rugby union club player making it to the professional level are just 0.08%. However, Impi Visser, who played as a forward for South Africa’s World Rugby Sevens Blitzbok team in 2021, believes the effort is worth the odds. Visser faced many hurdles on his journey to donning South Africa’s green and gold jersey. He highlights the value of family, community and … [Read more...] about Chasing Blitzbok Glory – Lessons From SA’s Rugby World Champs
Loads of action on and off the field at T20 challenge
There will be plenty of action on and off the field on Saturday at the Dafabet St George's Park Cricket Stadium when the Dafabet Warriors fight for a place in the final four in the last home game of the CSA T20 Challenge before the qualifiers and finals. They are currently fourth on the log, with two wins and three losses - the latest being to Goldrush Boland on Wednesday, October 17. “Of course, we are pretty disappointed we did not end up on the right side of the result. That is two … [Read more...] about Loads of action on and off the field at T20 challenge
World Surf League Championship Will Return to J-Bay in 2025
Dear EditorThe Democratic Alliance (DA) proudly welcomes the announcement that Jeffreys Bay, within the DA-led Kouga Municipality, will once again be hosting a leg of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship from the 11th to the 20th of July 2025. This prestigious event reconfirms the world-class status of Jeffreys Bay as a top surfing destination while highlighting the municipality’s commitment to good governance, sound service delivery, and economic development. The 2025 World Surf League … [Read more...] about World Surf League Championship Will Return to J-Bay in 2025
Limited R20 Tickets Available Again as Registration Opens for Betway SA20 Season 3
Fans can register for early access to summer’s hottest cricket action in two exclusive pre-sale windows to Group Stage matches, Playoffs and Final matches. Monday, 14 October 2024: With less than 100 days until the Betway SA20 kicks off on 9 January 2025, pre-sale registration for tickets has officially opened today. This exclusive opportunity allows fans to register for early bird ticket access for all 30 group matches, the Playoffs and the Final, along with access to the fan … [Read more...] about Limited R20 Tickets Available Again as Registration Opens for Betway SA20 Season 3
Warriors Hold off Dragons in High-Scoring Thriller
GQEBERHA: In a high-scoring encounter filled with explosive batting performances, the Dafabet Warriors edged out the Dragons by 21 runs in a thrilling contest at the Dafabet St George’s Park.Opting to bat first, the Warriors posted a formidable total of 221/5, powered by half-centuries from JP King (61) and Sinethemba Qeshile (53). Patrick Kruger added a handy 34, with valuable contributions throughout the batting order. In response, Janneman Malan’s brilliant unbeaten 111 kept the Dragons … [Read more...] about Warriors Hold off Dragons in High-Scoring Thriller
Venue for Next Bafana Home Fixture
You are here: Home / News / Sport / Venue for Next Bafana Home Fixture 14 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: As Bafana Bafana continue taking football to the people of Mzansi in their quest to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, the Siya crew has been informed of where the next home fixture could potentially take place. Bafana defeated Congo 5-0 on Friday thanks to a first half brace from Teboho Mokoena, as well as goals from Bathusi Aubaas, Lyle Foster and Iqraam Rayners, with … [Read more...] about Venue for Next Bafana Home Fixture
Jordaan’s Crucial Update On VAR
You are here: Home / News / Sport / Jordaan’s Crucial Update On VAR 14 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: SAFA president Dr. Danny Jordaan has confirmed Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie joined the association’s recent NEC meeting to discuss the implementation VAR, among other things. SAFA held their recent Ordinary NEC Meeting in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, this weekend, and VAR was among the matters discussed. McKenzie pledged his support for the implementation of VAR in … [Read more...] about Jordaan’s Crucial Update On VAR
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium’s ‘Shambolic Security’ Slammed
Hugo Broos on NMB Stadium Security: “I think in the future, and it is not up to us, but as a coach I will have to ask the people of Safa if they are sure of the security in the stadium they chose. I can’t understand why before the break, I saw for an example only ten security guys but after the break suddenly there were 50.“Where were they from the beginning of the game? We are playing a very important game and we nearly had a problem because we had two kids in the moment of enthusiasm and … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium’s ‘Shambolic Security’ Slammed
‘Mshishi’ on Reaching Bafana Half Century
You are here: Home / News / Sport / ‘Mshishi’ on Reaching Bafana Half Century 13 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: Bafana Bafana attacking midfielder Themba Zwane described the night of earning his 50th national team cap as “special”. Zwane ran onto the pitch at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for his half century of appearances and was equally influential as South Africa thumped Congo Brazzaville 5-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Friday evening. The Mamelodi … [Read more...] about ‘Mshishi’ on Reaching Bafana Half Century
EP Seek Final Surge To Clinch Mid-Amateur Golf Honours
Eastern Province will be looking for one final surge as they try to land the SA Mid-Amateur Interprovincial title as the tournament goes down to the wire at the Humewood Golf Club in Gqeberha on Friday. The hosts maintained their unbeaten run on another wind-blown day at the links course, handling the conditions just that much better than their North West opponents to head the log with nine points from five matches going into the final day. After securing an important lead in the morning … [Read more...] about EP Seek Final Surge To Clinch Mid-Amateur Golf Honours
120 South African Football Facts
You are here: Home / News / Sport / 120 South African Football Facts 10 October 2024 by Alan 2 Comments Cities like Gqeberha are pretty starved when it comes to Top Flight sport at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Springboks snubbed Gqeberha in 2024, The Eastern Province Rugby Team is a shadow of it’s former glory and the Southern Kings a historic Wikipedia entry. BUT, all is not lost as South Africa’s National Football team plied tyheir trade at the stadium on 10 October against Congo … [Read more...] about 120 South African Football Facts
