Athol Trollip: Progress made in 100 days: However, we are proud of the extent of our work in repairing more than 2 500 water leaks in Uitenhage, Despatch and KwaNobuhle alone. There are many other achievements that we are proud of in our first 100 days in office that are a sign of more positive ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Jaer eyeing Olympics Sevens in 2020: “I remember when I got the call, I was at home in Uitenhage after the Currie Cup. I was at my old school, Brandwag High School, … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Athol Trollip: Progress made in 100 days
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President Zuma expected in Port Elizabeth to inspect Operation Phakisa progress
President Zuma expected in Port Elizabeth to inspect progress on Marine ...: President Jacob Zuma will visit Port Elizabeth on Friday to inspect progress made in developing marine transport infrastructure. The visit is part of the country's Oceans Economy initiative. South Africa is unlocking the oceans economy as part of ... Port Elizabeth - Read more on RNews DA slams Nhleko's about-turn on army deployment in Port Elizabeth: “There will be no safe Easter for the people of Port … [Read more...] about President Zuma expected in Port Elizabeth to inspect Operation Phakisa progress
Progress hope to continue
Having set the pace last week with a massive win over Winter Rose, Progress will need to get back to earth on Saturday (February 20) when they play against Port Elizabeth rivals Spring Rose in the Eastern Cape Super 12 club rugby competition. Both teams made winning starts to the competition and the Uitenhage side overwhelmed their Border rivals with a 77-0 result. But they can expect a completely different challenge against Spring Rose this weekend and this could well be an encounter which … [Read more...] about Progress hope to continue
Mayoral Cup action moves to New Brighton
Spring Rose will be looking to build on a good start to the Mayoral Cup rugby competition when they take on Uitenhage rivals Progress at the New Brighton Oval on Saturday (September 12). Following the withdrawal of Park and PE SAPS, this season's Cup will be contested by eight teams split into two sections. Spring Rose have quickly taken the inside track in Pool A with last week's win over Harlequins, leaving Progress, Suburban and Quins in pursuit. Similarly, Gardens have leapt ahead in … [Read more...] about Mayoral Cup action moves to New Brighton
All eyes on Uitenhage
The 2014 Cell C Community Cup qualifying race continues to hot up in a number of provinces, with arguably three of the biggest club matches of the weekend taking place in places as geographically diverse as Cape Town, Kathu and Uitenhage. Three of the 20 slots for the 2014 edition of SARU's elite tournament for non-university or so-called 'open' clubs have already been filled, with provincial premier leagues the battleground for the remaining places over the coming months. As defending … [Read more...] about All eyes on Uitenhage
SAPS Jail Opposition
The Longhair and I toddled off to watch the SAPS take on Progress in the Eastern Cape Super 12 Rugby Championships final on Saturday 26 March at the Kemsley Park Stadium. The Kemsley Park grounds have certainly suffered in the drought and are hard, unforgiving and dusty - not the type of field you want to be tackled on by huge SAPS Rugby players. Gutsy tackling and hard running saw the dust rising like a haze over the field. SAPS ran out winners by beating Progress 22-10, having drawn … [Read more...] about SAPS Jail Opposition
SAPS May Halt Progress
At the draw to decide the the venue for the Eastern Cape Super 12 Club Rugby final, the SAPS rugby club were fortunate enough to have their name pulled out of the hat first. IN so doing SAPS will host this Saturday 26 March Final at Kemsley Park with the kick-off scheduled for 3:30pm against their old rivals, Progress. Both teams narrowly won their respective semi-final matches with SAPS overcoming a very spirited African Bombers side 21-19 at Zwide Stadium last Saturday whilst Progress … [Read more...] about SAPS May Halt Progress
Super 12 Club Rugby This Weekend
This year’s Super 12 Club Rugby Competition is being contested by 6 clubs from the Eastern Province and 6 clubs from Border and promises to be a mouth-watering affair. Having received the thumbs-up from the Eastern Cape government, this provincial master-piece is bringing a welcome spark to the Eastern Cape club rugby scene. This weekend sees yet another round of anticipated big hits, running and expansive rugby and intense rivalries. Players on opposite sides are expected to bring a … [Read more...] about Super 12 Club Rugby This Weekend
