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Ironman pros pay tribute to ‘insane’ Nelson Mandela Bay crowd support
The cloudy and wet conditions did not keep the crowds at bay as they lined the streets to cheer on their favourite athletes for the 2023 Isuzu Ironman African Championships in Gqeberha on Sunday. → Read More
Klate wants more application from Chippa
Some days you benefit from mistakes, other days you get punished for making the same mistakes. → Read More
Athletes to tackle new course at SA duathlon champs
Now in its second year being hosted in the city, some of the country's top duathlon athletes will compete across four race distances including the super sprint, sprint, standard and long distance events to be contested on July 3. → Read More
Kart racer Joshua Coertze vows to come back stronger
Heading into the final weekend with a chance to claim the title, a day of drama unfolded out on the track as Coertze ended in fourth spot overall. → Read More
Kariega swim twins call for more backing of athletes
One of the toughest decisions an athlete will ever have to make is the choice between sport, and life thereafter. → Read More
Chippa aiming for maximum points against Celtic, says Lentjies
Veteran Chippa United midfielder Kurt Lentjies is hoping the side can walk away with all three points when they play Bloemfontein Celtic in their DSTv Premiership soccer fixture on Saturday. The match, which will take place at the Seisa Ramabodu Stadium in Bloemfontein, will see the Chilli Boys chasing maximum points as they look to move up from their 13th position on the log. .. → Read More
Christmas comes early for ‘Santa’ Clause
It was the fourth time the popular Texan was honoured after winning it in 1995, 2003 and 2014. → Read More
Covid-19 rips through Warriors squad
Warriors general manager Shafiek Abrahams confirmed that two players had tested positive for the coronavirus while four others, who had been in close contact with them, had been forced to self isolate. → Read More
Fixture congestion adds new challenge for EP
With provincial cricket back on the cards as of January next year, Botha said the jam-packed schedule would highlight the importance of the work being done off the field to ensure players are fit and ready for action. → Read More
Warriors ready to take on Knights
The side are gearing up for the first clash in their 4-Day Franchise campaign away to the VKB Knights starting on November 2 at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. → Read More
Warriors’ Eddie Moore looks to unearth metro’s hidden talent
Set to launch on Saturday, Moore said the academy would aim to reach young cricketers across Nelson Mandela Bay. → Read More
Chippa United part ways with interim coach Rulani Mokwena
Mokwena joined the Chilli Boys on loan from Orlando Pirates in March. He only oversaw one fixture before the coronavirus pandemic brought about an enforced lockdown countrywide. → Read More
J-Bay surf spectacle still on for now
Responding via e-mail, Logan said it was still “too early” to determine whether the event would be cancelled. → Read More
English fans barmy about Friendly City
English cricket fans heaped praise on the organisers of the third Test between SA and England at St George’s Park, saying it was one of the best cricket grounds they had ever visited. → Read More
EP confident before battle with SWD
These were his thoughts as his charges travel to Oudtshoorn to take on the South Western Districts in a 3-Day match starting on Thursday morning. Speaking to The Herald earlier this week, Botha said despite the extended time away from competitive action, he was happy with the work they have put in during their preparations for the encounter. → Read More
Betting on the Boks: fans confident SA have what it takes to win RWC
New Zealand’s encounter with South Africa in Yokohama on Saturday may have little influence on the progression of the heavyweight pair to the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup, but it is a chance for both to lay down a major marker at the Japan tournament. → Read More
PE showjumpers excel at championships
Hosted by the Border Equestrian Club, the championships featured the best showjumpers from across the province doing battle for honours. → Read More
EP president Donovan May promises sizzling summer of cricket for Bay
With the second installment of the Mzansi Super League just weeks away, cricket lovers can expect the stars of the game to come out and shine for their respective teams as they vie for the title.The Nelson Mandela Bay Giants will be looking for a better showing than last year, when they narrowly missed out on a playoff spot. → Read More
Bay schoolboy wins CSA award
Port Elizabeth cricketer Ashley Murphy hopes to make national and provincial selectors sit up and take notice after he claimed the U15 player of the year award at the Cricket South Africa awards recently. → Read More
New boss must grasp Bafana’s style, says Morris
Former Bafana Bafana defender Nasief Morris believes a coach who knows the climate of South African football and its players is needed if the national team is to reclaim past glory. Morris was speaking at the launch of a Budweiser sponsorship event in Johannesburg on Monday. Asked what the criteria was and who that person should be, Morris said: “I don’t know, I think that is on the political… → Read More