Table of Contents I remember with fondness the OPD (Open Directory Project) from the early days of the internet. At one stage the ODP was the number one go to place to find new and interesting web sites. Manually created and curated one could say that it was the forerunner of other high manual contribution sites like Wikipedia. The ‘koel deur die kerk’ moment for ODP was the day that they agreed to allow Google (then a fledgling search engine) to scrape and use their data to provide seed sites … [Read more...] about Directories – How to Make Yours Stand Out
Rugby
Mzansi Rugby League Discusses Economic Opportunity Around Its Ten Clubs
Johannesburg: The Mzansi Rugby League (MRL) says the creation of additional professional rugby clubs has the potential to generate economic opportunity far beyond the players who ultimately take the field. According to the league, one of the reasons professional rugby opportunity remains important is because every sustainable professional club creates opportunities throughout an entire ecosystem of people, businesses and communities. The MRL recently outlined its belief that South African rugby … [Read more...] about Mzansi Rugby League Discusses Economic Opportunity Around Its Ten Clubs
Mzansi Rugby League Says the Future of South African Rugby Requires Stronger City-Based Professional Clubs
Johannesburg — The Mzansi Rugby League (MRL) says one of the biggest opportunities in South African rugby lies in building stronger city-based professional club ecosystems capable of creating deeper supporter identity, stronger local economies and more sustainable long-term professional rugby structures.According to the league, South Africa possesses one of the strongest rugby cultures in the world, with elite schools, passionate communities, historic amateur clubs and a player pipeline … [Read more...] about Mzansi Rugby League Says the Future of South African Rugby Requires Stronger City-Based Professional Clubs
Why South African Rugby Needs More Professional Opportunity
Johannesburg: South Africa is one of the greatest rugby-producing nations in the world.Every year, thousands of talented players emerge from schools, universities, amateur clubs and communities across the country. South African players compete and succeed in the biggest rugby competitions globally, from the United Rugby Championship and Premiership Rugby to France’s Top 14, Japan Rugby League One and Major League Rugby. Yet despite the country’s extraordinary depth of talent, professional … [Read more...] about Why South African Rugby Needs More Professional Opportunity
The Sharks Welcome Volvo Car South Africa as Official Vehicle Partner
Volvo Car South Africa joins The Sharks as the Official Vehicle Partner in a partnership built on shared values and a drive to set new standards. The Sharks are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA), which will serve as the brand’s Official Vehicle Partner. This collaboration brings together two respected names, each with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity. Volvo has long been recognised as a global leader in automotive design, … [Read more...] about The Sharks Welcome Volvo Car South Africa as Official Vehicle Partner
EP Elephants Squad for Saturday’s Clash
The EP Elephants are gearing up for a pivotal SA Cup fixture as they host the Pumas this Saturday, March 15, 2025, at NMB Stadium. Kick-off is set for 15:00, and Coach Allister Coetzee has unveiled an unchanged squad eager to build on their performance after last week’s 41-30 loss to Valke. Following a promising outing marred by second-half discipline issues, Coetzee has challenged his side to seize this chance at home. “We showed our potential against Valke, and now we’ve got the … [Read more...] about EP Elephants Squad for Saturday’s Clash
EP Elephants 41-30
The EP Elephants kicked off their 2025 SA Cup campaign with a hard-fought 41-30 loss to Valke in Kempton Park on Saturday. Despite commanding a 22-14 lead at halftime, the Elephants couldn’t hold off a determined Valke side in the second half. The Elephants showcased their attacking flair, crossing the line for four tries. Wing Rodney Damons led the charge with a brace, while centre Troy Delport and fullback Jayden Bantom each added one. Flyhalf Chris Humphries contributed the remaining … [Read more...] about EP Elephants 41-30
Coetzee Announces EP Elephants Team for SA Cup Showdown Against Valke
The EP Elephants are charging into their first competitive match of the 2025 season, set to face off against the Valke in Kempton Park on Saturday in the SA Cup. Coach Allister Coetzee has unveiled his best possible squad, led by co-captains Stefan Willemse and Siya Nzuzo, with vice-captain Sherwin Slater rounding out the leadership trio. Coetzee isn’t underestimating the challenge ahead and cautioned against unrealistic expectations. "Valke away is always a tough ask,” he said. “They’re a … [Read more...] about Coetzee Announces EP Elephants Team for SA Cup Showdown Against Valke
EP Queens Break Their Duck
The EP Queens scored a late try to secure their first win of the season in the Women’s Premier Division on Saturday, while the top three sides on the log each recorded a full house of log points in their respective round five victories.The Queens edged the Golden Lions Women 31-24 in Nelson Mandela Bay, while in other coastal action, DHL Western Province remained third on the log by beating the Sharks Ladies 29-19 in Durban. The two top sides on the log, the Bulls Daisies and Sanlam Boland … [Read more...] about EP Queens Break Their Duck
Oscar Contender the Last Ranger Shows That the World Still Wants to See South African Stories
The Last Ranger is South Africa’s latest Oscar nominated film – and the only African movie on the 2025 shortlist for the career-making US awards.The 28-minute short film, shot on location in a game reserve in the Eastern Cape province and told in isiXhosa, focuses on rhino poaching. It’s a fiction film based on a real incident (the end credits slip into documentary mode to show footage of the rhino named Thandi that inspired the story). It’s been touted by many commentators as a likely winner in … [Read more...] about Oscar Contender the Last Ranger Shows That the World Still Wants to See South African Stories
MBDA Celebrates Effort to Bring Springboks to NMB
MBDA CEO, Anele Qaba said that it took collective efforts bring the Springboks to the NMB Stadium. The Springboks will play against Italy on 12 July 2025. Editor: "Is it too late to organise an EP Rugby curtain raiser? Qaba said: It was in October 2024 when we announced that we were making strides and in discussions with various national rugby franchises as well at the national federation to bring back national Springboks fixtures back to the Bay. The much-anticipated test match between … [Read more...] about MBDA Celebrates Effort to Bring Springboks to NMB
2025 Springbok Home Test Venues – Gqeberha Rejoices
The Springboks will return to the Eastern Cape for the first time since 2021 when they take on Italy at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the second Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series in July, with SA Rugby confirming the venues of the six local Tests on Thursday.The back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions will kick their season off against Italy in Pretoria a week earlier, on Saturday 5 July, and will also play in Nelspruit, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban in 2025. The Boks’ season … [Read more...] about 2025 Springbok Home Test Venues – Gqeberha Rejoices
Daisies Trample Queens
Defending Women’s Premier Division champions, the Bulls Daisies, opened the 2025 competition with a runaway victory on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames, DHL Western Province and Border Ladies all secured first round wins at home.The Daisies scored 14 tries in a 90-5 win over the EP Queens at the Wolfson Stadium in Nelson Mandela Bay; WP beat the Free State Women by 53-13 at False Bay Rugby Football Club in Cape Town; the Dames romped to a 57-20 win over the Golden Lions Women at Boland … [Read more...] about Daisies Trample Queens
Yannick Youyoutte (RC Toulon) Suspended for 5 Weeks
The RC Toulon back row Yannick Youyoutte (No 18) has been suspended for 5 weeks following the decision of an independent Disciplinary Committee arising from his club’s Investec Champions Cup Round 1 match against DHL Stormers at Nelson Mandela Stadium on Saturday 7 December 2024. Youyoutte was sent off by the referee, Karl Dickson (England), in the 71st minute of the match for a dangerous tackle in contravention of Law 9.13. Law 9.13 A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or … [Read more...] about Yannick Youyoutte (RC Toulon) Suspended for 5 Weeks
Less Than Ideal Start for SA Teams in Europe
The Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying on the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup, which saw defeats for the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls, while the Toyota Cheetahs managed a draw and the Emirates Lions slipped to a defeat in Wales in the EPCR Challenge Cup.The KwaZulu-Natalians started the weekend on a bright note when they defeated Exeter Chiefs 39-21 in Durban on Saturday afternoon. However, that was to be the only win of the weekend as the DHL Stormers lost … [Read more...] about Less Than Ideal Start for SA Teams in Europe









