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Chippa United Forced to Change Their Home Venue

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You are here: Home / News / Sport / Chippa United Forced to Change Their Home Venue 24 September 2024 by Guest In the News Today: Betway Premiership side Chippa United have been forced to change their Buffalo City Stadium venue due to challenging pitch conditions. The Chilli Boys beat Richards Bay at the same venue over the weekend. The club had initially announced that they would take their two matches to the East London facility. This includes the Richards Bay and TS Galaxy. Chippa uses … [Read more...] about Chippa United Forced to Change Their Home Venue

Grannies Battle Water Shortage In Kariega

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Siphokazi Hoyi says she has to hoard water from the water truck in her kitchen because the taps have been dry for a month.Thousands of RDP houses and an informal settlement with over 300 shacks in Kariega have been without tap water for a month now. Grandmother Siphokazi Hoyi was fetching water from a truck in Nomakhwezana Street in Chris Hani village, KwaNobuhle, when GroundUp visited. Hoyi said she has to hoard water in her RDP house as if she were planning to sell it. “My husband died a few … [Read more...] about Grannies Battle Water Shortage In Kariega

Top Gqeberha Swimmers Kick on for SA Short-Course Champs

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You are here: Home / News / Sport / Top Gqeberha Swimmers Kick on for SA Short-Course Champs 19 September 2024 by Guest Madibaz swimming captain Dylan Botha won bronze in both the 100m and 200m breaststroke at the University Sport SA gala in Pretoria earlier this month. Despite the challenges of competing at altitude, the pair picked up three bronze medals between them in Pretoria earlier this month. Botha, who captained the team, placed third in the 100m (1:07.66) and 200m (2:31.09) … [Read more...] about Top Gqeberha Swimmers Kick on for SA Short-Course Champs

Top Woman Golfers Primed for IPT Links Test at Humewood

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The country’s leading women amateurs are gearing up for one of golf’s biggest challenges when the South African Women’s Interprovincial takes place at the Humewood links in Gqeberha next week. This annual event, incorporating 12 teams and 48 players, will be played at the Eastern Cape’s famed links course for the first time and there’ll be a silent prayer among many of them that the wind behaves itself from September 24 to 27. However, Humewood general manager and club pro Brendon Timm … [Read more...] about Top Woman Golfers Primed for IPT Links Test at Humewood

South Africa Needs More Nautical Scientists and Maritime Engineers – If You Love the Sea These May Be the Careers for You

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When most people are asked to picture an engineer at work, they probably imagine a civil engineer in a hard hat at a construction site, a chemical engineer in a laboratory or an electrical engineer examining a complex circuit board. Very few, I’m willing to bet, visualise someone aboard a ship.But, for those drawn both to engineering and a seafaring life, marine engineering and nautical science are ideal careers – especially in a country like South Africa, uniquely positioned where the Atlantic … [Read more...] about South Africa Needs More Nautical Scientists and Maritime Engineers – If You Love the Sea These May Be the Careers for You

Anastasia Venter Wins the WSL Nelson Mandela Bay Pro Junior 1,000 in Gqeberha

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You are here: Home / News / Sport / Anastasia Venter Wins the WSL Nelson Mandela Bay Pro Junior 1,000 in Gqeberha 17 September 2024 by Guest South African women’s surfing champion Anastasia Venter (RSA) came into this event knowing that she has a lot of work to do if she wants to qualify for the WSL World Junior Championships at Pollok Beach in Gqeberha on Sunday, 15 September, 2024. With her mind set on this goal, Venter was on a roll from the start of the event. Venter won all her heats in a … [Read more...] about Anastasia Venter Wins the WSL Nelson Mandela Bay Pro Junior 1,000 in Gqeberha

Van Jaarsveld Wins Gold at Nationals

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You are here: Home / News / Sport / Van Jaarsveld Wins Gold at Nationals 15 September 2024 by Guest The last sprint down the home straight proved how much Kate van Jaarsveld wanted the gold as the Farrarmere resident fended off a strong challenge from Athletic Free State’s Este van Tonder to win her first national title on September 7. Nothing could have stopped her this time after missing out on the top three in last year’s South Africa Cross Country Championships in Gqeberha when she finished … [Read more...] about Van Jaarsveld Wins Gold at Nationals

Local Is a ‘Lekker’ Ally for Madibaz at Ussa Cross Country Champs

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You are here: Home / News / Sport / Local Is a ‘Lekker’ Ally for Madibaz at Ussa Cross Country Champs 15 September 2024 by Guest Madibaz Sport’s athletics manager Bernard Petersen said it had been several years since Mandela University had hosted the event and that the 2024 edition at the South Campus would be the ideal opportunity to compete against the best in the country. The event consists of men’s and women’s individual and team categories, while mixed relays (two men and two women) also … [Read more...] about Local Is a ‘Lekker’ Ally for Madibaz at Ussa Cross Country Champs

Mpengesi: Someone Is Not Telling the Truth

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You are here: Home / News / Sport / Mpengesi: Someone Is Not Telling the Truth 14 September 2024 by Guest In an exclusive interview with KickOff, Chippa United chairman Siviwe ‘Chippa’ Mpengesi has responded to the allegations made regarding the club’s new signing, Boy Madingwane. The Chilli Boys recently announced the signing of the 22-year-old exciting player in a three-year deal. However, Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele has since disputed… Read More at the SOURCE Source: … [Read more...] about Mpengesi: Someone Is Not Telling the Truth

PEople’s Triathlon Set to Make Waves at Hobie Beach

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The highly anticipated People's Triathlon is set to take place this Sunday, 15 September at Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth, promising an action-packed day of endurance racing. With a record entry of nearly 200 athletes, including Paris Olympic debutants Jamie Riddle and Kirsty Weir, this event is set to be a thrilling showcase of athletic prowess. The triathlon features three race distances, with events kicking off at 7:00 AM: People's 30: Winners expected by 08:30 People's 60: Winners … [Read more...] about PEople’s Triathlon Set to Make Waves at Hobie Beach

Tuks Steams on at the Top of the Varsity Netball Log While UJ Edges UFS Kovsies in Thrilling Gqeberha Contest

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You are here: Home / News / Sport / Tuks Steams on at the Top of the Varsity Netball Log While UJ Edges UFS Kovsies in Thrilling Gqeberha Contest 11 September 2024 by Guest UP-Tuks showed no signs of slowing down when they sealed a solid victory over Madibaz Netball as the Varsity Netball tournament resumed at the Madibaz Sports Centre in Gqeberha, the Eastern Cape on Sunday, 8 September 2024 The reigning champions overwhelmed Round 3 and 4 hosts Nelson Mandela University’s netball team 81-47 to … [Read more...] about Tuks Steams on at the Top of the Varsity Netball Log While UJ Edges UFS Kovsies in Thrilling Gqeberha Contest

Former Chippa United Coaches Find New Homes

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You are here: Home / News / Sport / Former Chippa United Coaches Find New Homes 11 September 2024 by Guest Former Chippa United coaches Siyabulela Gwambi and Kurt Lentjies have found new homes in the SAFA Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League. Gwambi, who served as assistant and interim coach at ‘The Chilli Boys’ in the PSL, has been appointed head coach of Gqeberha United FC. Gqeberha United are a new side in the Eastern Cape’s third-tier league. They bought the status of Amampondo United ahead of … [Read more...] about Former Chippa United Coaches Find New Homes

Mark Charlton Returns Home

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Warriors assistant coach Mark Charlton has returned to assist the Warriors. “It has always been a dream of mine to work at the Dafabet St George’s Park Cricket Ground and with the Warriors, so I am really looking forward to it,” says newly appointed Dafabet Warriors assistant coach Mark Charlton. The 42-year-old three-time Cricket South Africa Coach of the Year (and nominated again this year) started his cricketing career in the Eastern Cape while playing for Kingswood College in … [Read more...] about Mark Charlton Returns Home

Gumtree SA Introduces Pay & Ship – The Game-Changing Secure Payment & Delivery Solution

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1 September 2024, Cape Town, South Africa – Gumtree South Africa (Gumtree SA) has once again revolutionised the online classifieds experience, this time with the launch of Pay & Ship, a secure payment and delivery solution. By prioritising user safety and convenience, this innovative development reinforces Gumtree’s commitment to being the country’s ‘most trusted online buying and selling platform’. With the recently launched Pay & Ship, users can enjoy a seamless … [Read more...] about Gumtree SA Introduces Pay & Ship – The Game-Changing Secure Payment & Delivery Solution

Betway SA20 Final Returns to Wanderers; Season 3 Opener and Qualifier 1 at St George’s Park

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The highly anticipated Betway SA20 Season 3 is set to light up the South African summer once again, bringing world-class cricket and entertainment to fans all around the country.The action-packed tournament, featuring the best local and international talent, is set to thrill from 9 January 2024, with the Final locked in for 8 February at the iconic Wanderers Stadium. The season kicks off with an almighty bang as back-to-back champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) start their unprecedented … [Read more...] about Betway SA20 Final Returns to Wanderers; Season 3 Opener and Qualifier 1 at St George’s Park