Thursday, 2 February: MI Cape Town’s Odean Smith follows in the long line of blockbuster West Indian T20 all-rounders and the Jamaican has had a similar dynamic impact on the first round of the Betway SA20.Smith hails from Kingston, the same town as T20 legend Andre “Dr Dre” Russell, and plays the game with a similar exuberance and style. The 26-year-old has run in hard for MI Cape Town and picked up seven wickets already in just five games and is an integral part of the Newlands-based … [Read more...] about Odean Smith: The standard of the SA20 has been amazing
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Sune Luus: We hope to keep the trophy at home
“With it being a home World Cup, we’re very excited. We’re going to have all our family and friends at every game, so that’s also very exciting,” says Sune Luus.The aim for every team in the World Cup is obviously to win that trophy. In the past we’ve come so close every time; we’ve made the semi-finals and then having to go through that loss. So hopefully this year is our year, where we can actually get through the semi-finals, get into that final and hopefully keep the trophy in South Africa. … [Read more...] about Sune Luus: We hope to keep the trophy at home
Lab test confirms Phangiso bowls with non-compliant action
Left-arm spinner to be supported through rehabilitation process Thursday, 2 February: Joburg Super Kings’ left-arm spinner, Aaron Phangiso, underwent an ICC Accredited Bowling Action Test at the University of Pretoria on 27 January. The Test was overseen by ICC accredited practitioner, Dr Helen Bayne. The test confirmed that Phangiso had bowled with a non-compliant action as identified by the Betway SA20 Independent Bowling Action Panel. Phangiso’s suspension from bowling in the … [Read more...] about Lab test confirms Phangiso bowls with non-compliant action
KwaMagxaki athletes can now dress to impress
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The participants of several sports codes at KwaMagxaki High School can now dress to impress after a sizeable donation of sportswear by SPAR Eastern Cape in Gqeberha on Friday. Roseann Shadrach, the retailer’s advertising manager in the province, said that she was thrilled to be able to create “forever smiles” in the lives of the scholars as she presented the … [Read more...] about KwaMagxaki athletes can now dress to impress
Time to Catch Some Love at the Savoy
It’s time for one of the most popular events on the G&S Calendar for the last 14 years, our annual Valentine’s Cabaret, “Love is in the Air”. The show features a fabulous line-up of outstanding local performers led on, and off, stage by well-known local theatre personality and G&S President, Rose Cowpar. “This show really has something for everyone; couples, friends, family and anyone who enjoys a great night’s entertainment!” Cowpar said.Love is in the Air is directed by Cowpar, who is … [Read more...] about Time to Catch Some Love at the Savoy
Australian stars join second half of Betway SA20
Wednesday, 1 February: The Betway SA20’s gravitas as a major global T20 competition was further enhanced this week with three Australian internationals joining the tournament for the first time. ICC T20 World Cup winner Matthew Wade, hard-hitting all-rounder Tim David and batter Ben McDermott have all arrived in South Africa to join their respective teams. Wade, who also won the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Gujarat Titans last year, will significantly strengthen the … [Read more...] about Australian stars join second half of Betway SA20
Madibaz rugby team on the tough road to redemption
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel and his players are primed to embark on a journey of redemption as they prepare for this month’s FNB Varsity Shield competition. The Nelson Mandela University outfit, who open their campaign against Tshwane University of Technology Vikings at home on February 16, are back in the Shield event after two years of playing Varsity … [Read more...] about Madibaz rugby team on the tough road to redemption
Value for money key for vehicle sales as economy goes lights out
The rise in living expenses in South Africa due to load shedding and other factors – not a hike in retail prices – will put pressure on potential buyers of passenger and light commercial vehicles in the first half of 2023.Kelston Chery East London dealer principal Robert Campbell believed that the cost of living was becoming a “real issue” as the traditional middle-class market was being weighed down by the ever-increasing financial pressure. As consumers shopped around to get more bang for … [Read more...] about Value for money key for vehicle sales as economy goes lights out
St George’s Park Cricket Stadium ready for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. There’s plenty more T20 action coming to the St George’s Park Cricket Stadium after the successful hosting of SA20 matches featuring the local Sunrisers team. This time it will be the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with the first ball due to be bowled at the iconic stadium in less than a fortnight. Fans will find that the stadium has a completely new look for the … [Read more...] about St George’s Park Cricket Stadium ready for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Gqeberha News: ALL about the Mass Shooting
The sheer volume of new reports on the recent Mass Shooting in Gqeberha gives credence to the newsroom adage; “If it BLEEDS it LEADS” and it would appear that our Minister of Police, Bheki Cele is well aware of the media’s propensity to put tragedy on the from page. So maybe my questions of his motivation are asked and answered here: https://mygqeberha.com/please-tell-me-that-my-assumptions-are-wrong-minister-cele/ as well then! Manhunt as gunmen kill 8 at birthday party in S.Africa – New … [Read more...] about Gqeberha News: ALL about the Mass Shooting
President Nadeem Khan to attend Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km
The third running of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km ultramarathon takes place on 26 February in Nelson Mandela Bay and gracing its presence will be International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) president, Nadeem Khan.The presence of Khan at the event signals yet another sign of top-notch race organizing and hospitality which has seen the event receive not only gold label status from the IAU but also elite status from governing body World Athletics. This event was the first … [Read more...] about President Nadeem Khan to attend Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km
COVID-19 boosters now available to fight Omicron variant
The Department of Health says additional COVID-19 vaccine booster doses are now available for eligible citizens at all active vaccination sites across the country.“This is in line with the announcement by Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, earlier this month that government has been inundated with requests from fully vaccinated members of the public, especially the most vulnerable groups, seeking to maintain and enhance their protection against current and evolving COVID-19 variants,” the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 boosters now available to fight Omicron variant
Laura Delany ahead of the T20 World Cup
“I firmly believe that this is the first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup tournament where we have numerous players who have established themselves in the women’s cricket landscape,” said Delaney.Gaby Lewis played in The Hundred for the second year in a row, she has 113 caps and is still only 21, and after making global headlines with her record-breaking century in 2021, Amy Hunter has added a great deal more consistency and self-belief. Even though she is still only 17, she is really coming to grips … [Read more...] about Laura Delany ahead of the T20 World Cup
How Much is Eskom Losing in Turnover During Loadshedding?
Is a figure of R130 Million too low or too high? Is this sustainable when a business is already in crisis? We are all familiar with the fact that loadshedding is expensive – for the country, its economy and our global reputation. We aslo need to stop and consider just how much loadshedding costs the every inept Eskom every month in lost turnover. Think of Electricity as an ephemeral time based product – you either lose it or use it and can never really ‘catch up’ your consumption once it is … [Read more...] about How Much is Eskom Losing in Turnover During Loadshedding?
OUTA demands full record of Karpowership decision
NERSA is hiding part of the record of its decisions to grant Karpowership generation licences, but OUTA is taking legal action demanding the full record as transparency is key to accountability.OUTA has brought an application challenging the National Energy Regulator’s (NERSA) secrecy over the decisions to award generation licences to Karpowership. The secrecy hides the financial implications of the deal, estimated to be more than R200 billion for the proposed 20-year contract. OUTA’s … [Read more...] about OUTA demands full record of Karpowership decision
