Each morning, as the sun rises over the ocean and the who’s who of the surfing world scan the wave conditions at Jeffreys Bay, Africa’s top surfing event, gets underway with a prayer — the chaplain’s blessing. It was not always that way, says Andy Pitt, leader of an official […]
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Gary Kirsten trusting God as Proteas coach and family man
[notice]South Africa’s newly appointed cricket coach Gary Kirsten is riding an incredible wave of success. But his greatest desire is to submit to God and to put his family ahead of his career. Gateway News asked Gary and his wife, feelance Christian journalist and public speaker, Deborah to comment on […]
Comrades silver medalist has big dream for Walmer Township
Port Elizabeth runner Nkosinati Vlakbok, 34, is one of seven men from Walmer Township who did well in the Comrades Marathon last Sunday and he has a dream of developing many more successful athletes in the community. After getting back to PE with his Comrades silver medal this week he […]
Cricket star cycles for charity
Chevrolet Warriors and Proteas all rounder, Johan Botha, once again takes on the 24 cycling challenge this year to raise funds for charity. This is the fourth consecutive year that Botha cycles for charity for 24 hours around the circumference of St Georges Park, home of the Axxess DSL cricket […]
National mountain bike event in PE at weekend
Nelson Mandela Bay will welcome South Africa’s leading mountain bikers at the weekend for the second round of the CSA National Mountain Bike Series. Following on from a highly successful UCI World CupMountain Bike event held recently in Pietermaritzburg, Port Elizabeth is next in line to experience the thrill of […]
Bok coach signs new sports ethics code
Springbok Rugby coach Peter de Villiers and other rugby celebrities signed Unashamedly Ethical’s (UE) Sportsperson’s Commitment Form which was launched at a gala dinner in Cape Town on Friday. The new sports code which includes pledges to be a good role model on and off the field, was pioneered by […]
SA’s top mountain bikers headed for PE in May
By Heléna Cullis South Africa’s top mountain bikers will descend on Nelson Mandela Bay as they compete in the second leg of the National Championships series on May 7 and 8. This major event on the mountain biking calendar will provide plenty of action for spectators, casual riders and hard-core […]
Chevrolet and Warriors shine at SA Sports Oscars
JOHANNESBURG – Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Warriors on Thursday night beat top national sport sponsorship campaigns to win the Best Sponsorship of a Sport Team or Individual category at the inaugural Virgin Active Sport Industry Awards 2011. Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Warriors were up against major national sponsorships including ABSA […]
Back in the saddle with a mission after horror smash
In May 2010 Reg Haupt left his family in Port Elizabeth and went to Cape Town to explore a business opportunity. Being the dedicated sportsman that he is, he kept up his habit of going on daily morning cycles. It was during a morning ride on June 6 that his […]