Framesby High are gearing up for another bumper occasion when the Port Elizabeth school host their annual golf day at the Humewood Golf Club on Friday, November 20. Despite the competition being over two months away, the organisers have already filled the afternoon field of 122 players, evidence of the popularity of the day and the desire for golfers to experience the famed links course after months of lockdown this year. Karl du Preez, who serves on the school’s governing body and is … [Read more...] about Framesby set for another bumper golf day
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Ironman Africa Postponement Extended
When Ironman postponed the IRONMAN African Championship triathlon from its original date of March 29 to November 15, 2020, and the ISUZU Corporate Triathlon Challenge, powered by Algoa FM from March 28 to November 14, 2020, they felt very confident that they would still be able to deliver an exceptional event as planned. Unfortunately, due to reasons related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and further conversations with the local authorities, Ironman regret to advise that the IRONMAN … [Read more...] about Ironman Africa Postponement Extended
Khulasande Wonder Kids Campaign
Initiative Aims to Uplift Talented Athletes https://youtu.be/a2LywBvcEKI Through the launch of the Wonder Kids programme, Khulasande Sports Development continues to defy the odds to give youth a sporting chance. Over and above existing socio-economic challenges, the coronavirus pandemic has made it even more difficult to implement sports development programmes in the township and rural communities of the Eastern Cape. Rather than give up, the non-profit has found innovative ways to … [Read more...] about Khulasande Wonder Kids Campaign
Celebrating Female Triathletes – #womenwhoTRI
For National Women's Month, three local athletes reflect on why they choose to do triathlon and share thoughts on celebrating women in the sport With August being National Women's Month in South Africa, IRONMAN South Africa has used the opportunity to highlight the growing level and influence of female participation in triathlon and to celebrate some of the inspiring women who participate in triathlon events. Traditionally seen as a male-dominated sport, triathlon in South Africa has … [Read more...] about Celebrating Female Triathletes – #womenwhoTRI
Get Your Tickets to the British and Irish Lions Game Here
Tickets from as little as R100 for next year's British & Irish Lions tour will be available from 2 September following SA Rugby’s announcement of the prices and ballot process on Tuesday. The organisers have struck a balance between pricing for the biggest sporting event to hit South Africa since the 2010 FIFA World Cup while making the matches around the country remain highly affordable. The eight-match tour, which stretches across six cities over five weeks and kicks off in Cape Town … [Read more...] about Get Your Tickets to the British and Irish Lions Game Here
Madibaz name new coach to tackle Varsity Cup – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz name new coach to tackle Varsity Cup: Andre Tredoux has been appointed the new coach for the FNB Madibaz rugby team. Photo: Photo: Full Stop Communications New FNB Madibaz rugby coach Andre Tredoux wants to make Nelson Mandela University the institution of choice for talented players in the Eastern Cape. The 42-year-old Tredoux, currently head coach of Russian club Moscow Slava, has been appointed to guide the team’s fortunes on their return to the top-flight Varsity Cup competition … [Read more...] about Madibaz name new coach to tackle Varsity Cup – MyPR.co.za
Golf: Kyle de Beer wins Humewood Silver Salver
Talented Port Elizabeth golfer Kyle de Beer tamed gruelling conditions to win the Humewood Silver Salver title for the first time at the links course in Port Elizabeth on July 26. With a wind in excess of 40kph, coupled with pouring rain at times, it was not an easy day for the EP Order of Merit contenders and De Beer said it was just a case of knuckling down to make sure you found the fairways from the tee. The PE Golf Club player finished the day with a hard-earned round of 72, narrowly … [Read more...] about Golf: Kyle de Beer wins Humewood Silver Salver
De Beer tames wind, rain to win Humewood Silver Salver
Talented Port Elizabeth golfer Kyle de Beer tamed gruelling conditions to win the Humewood Silver Salver title for the first time at the links course in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. With a wind in excess of 40kph, coupled with pouring rain at times, it was not an easy day for the EP Order of Merit contenders and De Beer said it was just a case of knuckling down to make sure you found the fairways from the tee. The PE Golf Club player finished the day with a hard-earned round of 72, narrowly … [Read more...] about De Beer tames wind, rain to win Humewood Silver Salver
2020 Motorsport Racing Season set to Resume on 7 August
Racing fraternity to adhere to strict Covid-19 regulations and protocols Uitenhage. It’s been five months since South African motorsport fans have been treated to the type of action that only the Oettinger Polo Cup can provide, and now, the field of more than 20 of South Africa’s most talented drivers are preparing themselves to return to the track once again. The Zwartkops Raceway to the west of Pretoria, who played host to the opening round way back in March will once again provide the … [Read more...] about 2020 Motorsport Racing Season set to Resume on 7 August
CSA must eliminate racism in the sport at all levels
Statement by Eastern Province Cricket and Eastern Cape Warriors Cricket Franchise after a special meeting to discuss the call for support of the Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM) and the consequent racial tensions that have cascaded therefrom Eastern Province Cricket and the Eastern Cape Warriors Cricket Franchise have issued a statement calling on Cricket South Africa (CSA) to take action to eliminate racism in the sport at all levels. The special meeting noted that 37 former national … [Read more...] about CSA must eliminate racism in the sport at all levels
Warriors batsman Eddie Moore hits an awards four
Warriors opening batsman Eddie Moore added four more awards to his score on Wednesday, July 15, at the first virtual Warriors Season Awards. He received the batting and player of the series awards in the 4-Day Series category, as well as Player’s player of the year and Cricketer of the Year. Moore was narrowly beaten by Knights batsman Keegan Petersen as the top run scorer in the 2018/2019 4-Day Franchise Series, with 923 runs compared to Petersen’s 923. Moore has top scored with 158 … [Read more...] about Warriors batsman Eddie Moore hits an awards four
Are you excited for the British & Irish Lions 2021 tour?
British & Irish Lions 2021 tour of South Africa to go ahead as scheduled SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed today that the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled. The eagerly awaited series visits some of the most impressive stadiums in world sport and culminates in three Test matches against the newly crowned Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks. The eight-game tour kicks off on Saturday 3 July 2021 when the Lions play Vodacom Super Rugby’s DHL … [Read more...] about Are you excited for the British & Irish Lions 2021 tour?
Christian Ambadiang shows humitarian side during lockdown
The country-wide lockdown period, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been a tough period for most, including Isuzu Southern Kings winger Christian Ambadiang, who had to continue working hard towards a full recovery following an injury sustained in the pre-season period which ruled him out of action for the entire Guinness PRO14 2019/20 season. The 21-year-old was touched by some of the conditions and challenges the less privileged in his community faced during this period so he took it upon … [Read more...] about Christian Ambadiang shows humitarian side during lockdown
New Isuzu Southern Kings board confirmed
A new five-person board has been confirmed to oversee the Isuzu Southern Kings affairs. Mr Andre Rademan, the Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) president, has been appointed as the new chairman and is joined by Mr Mbulelo Gidane, chairman of the EPRU Finance and Human Resources Committee, SA Rugby Executive Council nominees, Mr Monde Tabata and Mr Jannie Louw, and independent, Mr Gugu Nxiweni, who has been retained from the previous board. The appointments follow SA Rugby’s renewed … [Read more...] about New Isuzu Southern Kings board confirmed
Scrumhalf Cameron Wright to Join Southern Kings
The Isuzu Southern Kings can confirm that experienced halfback, Cameron Wright, will be joining the Eastern Cape-based franchise. The 26-year-old scrumhalf joins the Kings on a two-year contract which will officially commence on 1 September 2020. Wright has spent most of his career plying his trade at the Durban-based Super Rugby side The Sharks from 2014 until present, with a two-year stint in France where he turned out for Top 14 outfit, Montpellier, between 2015 and 2017. “We are … [Read more...] about Scrumhalf Cameron Wright to Join Southern Kings
