Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has approved plans for the resumption of football. “The plans of the Premier Soccer League have been approved, considering the mitigation strategies and plans in relation to the level 3 risk adjusted strategy in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic,” the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture said on Wednesday. The plans have further been subject to analysis by health authorities and the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), who have … [Read more...] about Football to resume under strict conditions
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SA Rugby takes interim management control of the Isuzu Southern Kings
SA Rugby has assumed management control of the Isuzu Southern Kings, having taken back a 74% shareholding in the organisation. Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, is liaising with Kings director of rugby and interim coach, Robbie Kempson, on immediate team needs. Players, management, office staff, sponsors and provincial and metropolitan authorities have been advised of the latest developments. All staff and players of the franchise have been retained. “I cannot stress … [Read more...] about SA Rugby takes interim management control of the Isuzu Southern Kings
SA Rugby cautious on Guinness PRO14 restart plans
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will continue to work closely with SA Rugby and the South African government in the coming months after plans were announced on Thursday that the Guinness PRO14 plans to resume in an abbreviated format, with Saturday 22 August, identified as target restart date. The northern hemisphere showpiece was postponed indefinitely in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but after more than three months of inaction, the organisers are hoping to conclude … [Read more...] about SA Rugby cautious on Guinness PRO14 restart plans
Target date selected for restart of Guinness PRO14
Saturday, August 22 has been selected as a target date for the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season to restart across all five competing territories. The target date was agreed at the PRO14 Board meeting on Tuesday (June 9) based upon the information currently available from each jurisdiction in which the Guinness PRO14 is played. Since announcing an indefinite suspension of match action in March, the tournament team at PRO14 Rugby has worked alongside key medical personnel at our unions and clubs … [Read more...] about Target date selected for restart of Guinness PRO14
Submissions process for resumption of sports outlined
Sports bodies have until 26 June 2020 to make submissions to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture on the staggered opening of professional non-contact sport and professional athletes training. Last month, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa announced details of the Directions for Sport, Arts and Culture under the Disaster Management Act No. 57 of 2002. “The Minister announced the staggered opening of professional non-contact sport and professional athletes training as … [Read more...] about Submissions process for resumption of sports outlined
Deputy President Resigns
Bantwini Matika resigns as EPRU Deputy President Andre Rademan, the President of the Eastern Province Rugby Union said today that the EPRU had received a letter of resignation from the Deputy President: Mr Bantwini Matika with immediate effect as from Monday, 18 May 2020. Rademan said; "On behalf of the President, Executive Committee and all Clubs we thank him for his contributions toward the Union during the past three years. We wish him well with his future endeavours." … [Read more...] about Deputy President Resigns
Comrades Cancelled
Sports committee welcomes cancellation of Comrades Marathon The Select Committee on Education, Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture has welcomed the decision to cancel the 2020 edition of the Comrades Marathon, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Committee Chairperson, Elleck Nchabeleng, said given the latest figures of positive cases in the country, and that KwaZulu-Natal is among the four provinces recording the highest positive cases, the right decision was taken. “The committee welcomes the … [Read more...] about Comrades Cancelled
Shareholders Meeting Placed On Hold
The Isuzu Southern Kings shareholders’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 12 May 2020, failed to take place as anticipated. Due to the South African government-enforced lockdown regulations, the meeting between Isuzu Southern Kings shareholders, the GRC and the Eastern Province Rugby Union, did not take place following failure by EPRU to secure permits, as required by law, for the sitting to commence. Isuzu Southern Kings Chairman, Mr Loyiso Dotwana, explained: “Given the current climate … [Read more...] about Shareholders Meeting Placed On Hold
Rugby Players Get Paid
The Isuzu Southern Kings is pleased to have honoured its salary payment obligations to players and coaching staff yesterday. The funds emanate from funding received from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality which followed a lengthy process of negotiations between the franchise and the Metro. The funding received provided for salaries for players and coaching staff. The Chairman, Mr Loyiso Dotwana, stated: “We are appreciative of the funding and support received from the Nelson … [Read more...] about Rugby Players Get Paid
Sailors look ahead to newly launched event
As the majority of South Africa remains housebound in the fight against Covid-19, SA Sailing are looking ahead to the end of the year, when they are launching a new event on the local sailing calendar. In December 2020, between Christmas and New Year, an inaugural SA Sailing Masters Championship will be held at Henley Midmar Yacht Club in KwaZulu-Natal. As the sport of sailing caters for all age groups, many past Olympic and world champions compete in annual masters World Championships and … [Read more...] about Sailors look ahead to newly launched event
Seven New Players Join Warriors
Warriors Franchise 2020/21 Squad Announcement The Warriors Cricket franchise is thrilled to announce that seven new players are set to join the Eastern Cape-based set-up ahead of the 2020/21 domestic season. Whilst retaining some of the brand’s key performers from the 2019/20 season, the Warriors look forward to welcoming fresh talent into the squad. Former Proteas cricketer and current General Manager for Eastern Province Cricket and Cricket Eastern Cape, Shafiek Abrahams, announced the … [Read more...] about Seven New Players Join Warriors
Road Race Postponed
28 March Coega Development Corporation 15km RACE & 5km Fun Run-Walk Postponed Following the declaration by the President of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa of a national state of disaster due to the outbreak on COVID-19. The Coega Development Corporation received correspondence from the Eastern Province Athletics (EPA) announcing the postponement all race events scheduled between now and end of April. A future date will be communicated in due course. … [Read more...] about Road Race Postponed
Grey Rugby Festival Cancelled
2020 Standard Bank Grey Rugby festival cancelled In a letter to stakeholders, Neil W. Bielby the Grey High School Senior Director: Co-Curricular said; "I would like to thank you for the support and I assure you that you will all be invited to next year’s Festival and hopefully we will then have the opportunity to allow you to experience some good East Cape hospitality, partnered with high class schoolboy rugby." … [Read more...] about Grey Rugby Festival Cancelled
More Rugby Postponments
SA Rugby updates COVID-19 response measures SA Rugby on Monday suspended all national team training camps and business travel as part of a raft of measures in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled Springbok alignment camps, Springbok Men’s and Women’s training camps and the SA Rugby Under-20 preparations have all been suspended until 14 April. In addition, the SuperSport Rugby Challenge – scheduled to kick off on the weekend of 24/25 April – has been postponed until further … [Read more...] about More Rugby Postponments
Hillclimb Postponed
Knysna Simola Hillclimb Postponed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaring a national state of emergency last night over the coronavirus pandemic the organisers of the Simola Hillclimb have announced that the event will be postponed to later in the year. The event, held in Knysna and due to take place from 7-10 May 2020, has become South Africa’s premier motorsport lifestyle event with approximately 17 000 people from around the globe attending over the … [Read more...] about Hillclimb Postponed
