BLOEMFONTEIN: Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says the difficulties experienced by South Africa in recent months have brought them together and left them even more determined as they prepare to take on England in their three-match Betway One-Day International (ODI) series starting in Bloemfontein on Friday.The hosts enter the series with their automatic World Cup qualification on the line as they aim to avoid a potential mid-year assignment with a positive outcome against the tourists. The … [Read more...] about Galvanised Proteas Set For Crucial England Series
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De Villiers impressed with opening half of Betway SA20
Former Proteas star says SA20 can help youngsters take their game to next levelFriday, 27 January: Proteas legend AB de Villiers believes in the same way the Indian Premier League (IPL) elevated his game to the next level, the Betway SA20 will do so for young South African players. De Villiers was just 24 years old when he played in the inaugural IPL and was still finding his feet at international level. But after sharing a dressing-room with the likes of Glenn McGrath, Daniel Vettori, … [Read more...] about De Villiers impressed with opening half of Betway SA20
White Ferns Captain Eager for start of T20 Women’s World Cup
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine says that her and her team are really excited to be here in South Africa for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Like every other team that’s here – we are here to win it. We know what it takes to win games of cricket and the style of play that can help us achieve that. It’s now up to us to be able to do that game after game under the pressures of a World Cup.We’re fortunate that the World Cup is at the back end of our home summer, so we’ve had plenty of cricket … [Read more...] about White Ferns Captain Eager for start of T20 Women’s World Cup
T20 World Cup – An All Women Affair
In a significant first for world cricket, the International Cricket Council has named an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa.Three match referees and 10 umpires make up the 13-woman team in what is a landmark moment and is in part of the ICC’s strategic ambition of advancing the involvement and visibility of women in cricket. ICC General Manager – Cricket, Wasim Khan, said: “We are thrilled to announce this panel of match officials … [Read more...] about T20 World Cup – An All Women Affair
Joburg Super Kings favourite player competition
Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis entered the record books at the Wanderers on Tuesday evening when he struck the maiden century of the Betway SA20.It was a scintillating innings that lasted only 58 balls, but yielded 113 electrifying runs. It included eight boundaries and eight sixes. SA20 Standings StandingTeamGamesWonLostTiedN/RBPNet Run RatePoints 1Pretoria Capitals7520032.02723 2Sunrisers8440010.50817 3Paarl Royals8440010.05017 4Joburg Super Kings743000-0.92316 5MI … [Read more...] about Joburg Super Kings favourite player competition
Why South Africa is the Ultimate Hunting Safari Destination in the World
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, January, 27 2023: South Africa is one of the most popular destinations for hunting safaris in the world. The country offers a wide variety of game species, diverse landscapes, and experienced South African hunting outfitters that make for an unforgettable hunting experience.Hunting in South Africa is regulated by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), which ensures that hunting is sustainable and that the hunting outfitters operate in an ethical … [Read more...] about Why South Africa is the Ultimate Hunting Safari Destination in the World
The changing landscape of women’s T20 cricket
It feels like a lifetime ago that rockstar Alyssa Healy and pop star Katy Perry lit up the MCG at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020.The gathering storm of a global pandemic blurred memories of a tournament that was a quantum leap for women’s cricket. It was then the most watched women’s cricket event ever, reaching more than a billion, and that final drew 86,174 fans into one of the game’s greatest cauldrons. For the first time since that historic day, February will see women’s cricket lovers … [Read more...] about The changing landscape of women’s T20 cricket
Strong women’s field assembled for 50km Ultramarathon
The third running of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km ultramarathon which returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay on 26 February 2023, has once again attracted a world class elite women’s field, with confirmed entries from around the world.In its first edition back in 2021, Nedbank running club’s Irvette van Zyl ran a new women’s only 50km world record time of 3:04:24. That time still stands and will be the aim of many once the starter’s pistol is fired which will set the runners off on a … [Read more...] about Strong women’s field assembled for 50km Ultramarathon
87 Year-Old Evacuated From Cruise Liner
Jonathan Tufts, NSRI Gqeberha deputy station commander, said: At 01h30, Tuesday, 24 January, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were tasked by MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) to patient evacuate an 87 year old British female suffering a medical complaint from a cruise liner heading towards Gqeberha from deep sea.The sea rescue craft Spirit of Toft was launched, accompanied EC Government Health EMS rescue paramedics, and rendezvoused with the vessel between 12 and 15 nautical miles off-shore in … [Read more...] about 87 Year-Old Evacuated From Cruise Liner
Largest Subsea Cable in the World Lands in Algoa Bay
The 2Africa subsea cable, the largest subsea cable system in the world, has landed at the Vodacom network facility in Gqeberha, South Africa. This is the first submarine cable landing in the Eastern Cape region, promising greater internet capacity and acceleration of connectivity across the province and supporting South Africa’s growing digital economy.The 2Africa Consortium includes eight international partners, China Mobile International, Meta (Facebook), MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, center3 … [Read more...] about Largest Subsea Cable in the World Lands in Algoa Bay
Pretoria Capitals stretch their lead with convincing win over MI Cape Town
Pretoria Capitals put daylight between themselves and the five other Betway SA20 teams after claiming a 52-run victory over second-placed MI Cape Town at Newlands on Monday. After being sent in to bat, the Capitals flew out the blocks when Will Jacks (62 off 27 balls) and Kusal Mendis (29 off 19 balls) smashed their way to an 88-run partnership after seven overs. The innings hit a speed bump when Rashid Khan (3/16) and Odean Smith (2/27) grabbed three wickets between them in 17 balls. Theunis de … [Read more...] about Pretoria Capitals stretch their lead with convincing win over MI Cape Town
Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Paarl Royals – LAST #SA20 Home Game
The SA20 Tournament thus far has been a bit of a roller coaster for the Sunrisers as they bounce from bottom of the log to 2nd, win against teams they didn’t expect to and lose to teams that they shouldn’t have.As we move in to the closing phases of this 30 game tournament Gqeberha says goodbye to the Sunrisers as they play their last home game at St Georges Park at 13h30 today against the Paarl Royals in Match 21. The Sunrisers played against the Royals on 19 January 2023 at Boland Park and won … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Paarl Royals – LAST #SA20 Home Game
SANRAL serious about growing, transforming construction industry in Nelson Mandela Bay
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is serious about empowerment in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and its various projects will provide job and training opportunities for local SMMEs.Speaking at an information session for SMMEs in Gqeberha yesterday (Monday), Danfred Adams, SANRAL Southern Region’s project manager, said the roads agency has put developing SMMEs from previously disadvantaged communities at the centre of its priorities. “Key projects that we have … [Read more...] about SANRAL serious about growing, transforming construction industry in Nelson Mandela Bay
Phangiso suspended from bowling in Betway SA20
Tuesday, 24 January: Joburg Super Kings’ left-arm spinner, Aaron Phangiso, hasbeen suspended from bowling in the Betway SA20 after the Independent BowlingAction Panel confirmed his bowling action does not conform to the regulations of alegal bowling action as defined by the International Cricket Council (ICC).The panel submitted their final report on 23 January, as constituted under theBetway SA20 Suspect Bowling Action Policy. The report confirmed that Phangisobowled with a non-compliant … [Read more...] about Phangiso suspended from bowling in Betway SA20
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Players to watch
There will barely be the need for floodlights at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 with all the stars on show.Ten teams will battle it out to get their hands on the trophy Australia currently hold and they will need big individual performances if they are to come out on top. Here is a selection of the players, from established stars to new kids on the block, to take note of ahead of the action getting underway… AustraliaAshleigh Gardner1,031 runs at an average of 26.43, 42 wickets at an average … [Read more...] about ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Players to watch
