NMU squash players in Top Six

NMU-Madibaz squash players Hayley Ward and East London’s Bianca Brown kept the varsity flag flying high at the University Sport South Africa tournament this...

EL Cansa Relay for Life receives global award

The East London Cansa Relay for Life, in which those affected by the disease and their loved ones walk through the night, was awarded...

New course to excite ultra athletes, and a fast 21k

The sporting fraternity can expect an exciting influx of runners to Buffalo City in early spring. Runners have only nine weeks left before epic marathon...

Popular race steeped in history

The Legends 68km ultra marathon is not as out of kilter with road running as many imagine. The early days of road running were all...

Time to walk the talk

The community service associated with struggle icon Nelson Mandela touched down at Simnikiwe High School in NU7 Mdantsane where boxers swapped gloves for paint...

Wild Women bond raising funds

Every year a group of strong, energetic, fun-loving women head for Wild Coast beaches in the joyful Wild Women on the Run adventure run...

Wayde van Niekerk and Akani Simbine hit out at SA team...

Sprint stars Wayde van Niekerk and Akani Simbine have come out strongly against Athletics South Africa’s selection of the team for the world championships...

Nite Series trail all about adventure

RACE week for the Out the Green Box Nite Series is creeping up as 3 Silos Adventure Trails gets ready to host its second...

Warriors entertain at home

FOOTBALL development is on the rise after a local club hosted an Mdantsane-based side and kept an unbeaten run in three games played recently. The...

All revved up for V8 Supercar racing

THE highly anticipated V8 Supercars will be rushing onto the East London Grand Prix circuit on Saturday. With the return of these powerful V8’s,...

Mayambela ready for Chippa return

Mark Mayambela is set to return to Chippa United in the next 24 hours‚ having verbally agreed to a three-year deal with the Port...

Adventure race with a difference

Excitement builds up for unique multi-sport event THE newly launched Pink Fairy Multisport Adventures are bringing an adventure race to King William’s Town and would...

Making KHS proud

The #SPAR Baby Proteas taking part in the Netball World Youth Cup Gaborone 2017 in Botswana have a King William’s Town connection. Former Kingsridge...

The EL connection at Wimbledon

EAST Londoners perusing the results of the opening day of Wimbledon last week would have read a short account of how Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of...

Washie a ‘monster’ success

Washie double for good cause THE ELB Washie 100 Miler 2017 was a great success, despite the additional difficulty of the roadworks on route. A big...

Training programme empowers coaches

National amateur boxing is set to get off in a big way after close to 140 coaches qualified for the international courses during the...

Kings plan fiery exit

Night of emotion looms at Bay stadium as curtain comes down on Super Rugby There will be a heady mix of nostalgia coupled with keen...

Chilli Boys beef up squad for new season

Port Elizabeth Premier Soccer League side Chippa United have returned to the grindstone in preparation for the upcoming season. With the departure of influential midfielder...

EC U21 players look to shine at tournament

Eighteen U21 players are set to the represent the Eastern Cape in the clash of the provinces in North West when they take on...

Black Bok shares rise to stardom

Former SA forward wants to inspire others to reach for their dreams The lack of top black sports stars recounting their compelling life stories inspired...

Wildcard place for February

Capetonian excited to surf with world’s best in J-Bay contest South Africa’s Michael February has been awarded the World Surf League (WSL) commissioner’s wildcard into...

AfriForum‚ Solidarity lodge complaint against racial quotas with World Rugby

Afrikaner civil rights movement AfriForum and trade union Solidarity have lodged an official complaint against racial quotas and political interference in South African rugby...

Former players defend banned Rabada‚ say ‘Suspension is f*****g silly!’

BY TELFORD VICE‚ LONDON South African bowler Kagiso Rabada after a taking a wicket. File photo  Image: AFP Former players from both sides of the divide have...

Stirling pupil off to represent SA

STIRLING High School pupil and Aquanova swimming club synchronised swimmer Tayla Jade van Huyssteen has once again made her family, school and club proud...

Making every step count

All adds up with accountant group’s school shoes drive BORDER-KEI District Association of Chartered Accountants (Saica BKDA) stepped out and made a difference to pupils’...

Washie ‘monster’ stalks

Athletes set for 100-miler ‘Road to Hell’ WHEN the moon is at its brightest tomorrow, the ELB Washie 100 Miler will be well on its...

South African soccer player dies in a car crash

South African football has been left to mourn another young talent after junior international right-back Nthutuko Radebe died in a car accident‚ his club...

Roach finds his Mark for Games

A deaf East London champion swimmer, who has also lost the sight in one eye, has been selected to represent South Africa at the...

Surfing classes for disabled

IF YOU are a fearless and brave physically disabled individual who would like to learn surfing, there is just a place for you with...

Border U13s set to play SA’s best

FOR the first time in history 23 rugby players have been chosen from across the Border region to represent the Border province at the...

A roaring success

BSCA’s annual 1660 Challenge a stunner with massive 22-car field THE Border Stock Car Association’s (BSCA) annual 1660 Challenge took place on June 17 at...

Reel in big prizes at second Rock n Surf

Cast a line at Rock n Surf THIS Saturday, the Border Blacktips RASSPL (Rock and Surf Super Pro League) team will be hosting their second...

Local drummies set for nationals

THE first Eastern Cape Majorette and Cheerleaders Association (ECMCA) Provincial competition in 17 years took place last weekend. Only two schools competed in Lilyfontein and...

FOOTBALL MARATHON

Uniting Reformed Church member Brian Hendrikse thanks all stakeholders for their support towards their building project during a meeting held on Monday evening. The...

Bay hits six with ‘people’s cricket’

Describing it as a “people’s franchise”, Port Elizabeth’s new T20 Global League franchise owner Ajay Sethi unveiled his plan yesterday to galvanise fan support...

Toinee powers to world champs

Just 10 months after joining a gym, an East London woman has been crowned South Africa’s national powerlifting champion. Toinee Botha will now represent the...

RIDING HIGH

Lilyfontein School recently hosted almost 300 motorbikes and quads at its annual Fun Ride. Chair of the school governing body, Gerna Jordaan, and a...

Karters go full throttle in round three

Cadet crowned driver of the day EAST London’s Formula K Circuit saw karters battle it out in round three of the Border EP Regional Karting...

The fast and furious

Fine display of riding skills at club champs THE fourth round of the Border Motocross Club Championship was held on Sunday at the Gonubie track. A...

Hellenic win Kelfa Cup final

League leaders beat Barcelona KING East Local Football Association (Kelfa) league’s log leaders Hellenic came from 1-0 down to beat Barcelona 2-1 in a thrilling...

Wheadon is totally in his element

Tournament favourite Gary Wheadon was untouchable as he cruised to the Total Squash East London Open title in style over the past weekend. Cape Town-based...

Entries open for the 17th Lilyfontein Adventure Race

ENTRIES for the 17th Lilyfontein Adventure Race have officially opened, inviting all adventurers to take part in this multi-disciplinary event. The race is scheduled to...

Bulldogs to sweat it out on sidelines

After a weekend of results that did not go their way the Border Bulldogs find themselves on the brink of missing out on qualification...

Pakistan send India packing by 180 runs

London — Mohammad Hafeez hailed Pakistan’s team spirit as the key to their stunning Champions Trophy final triumph against India. Just two weeks ago, Pakistan...

Come and give it horns at Rhino Run for PAWS

ASHMEL SPAR is proud to be the sponsor of the 2017 Rhino Run taking place next Saturday. All funds raised will go to PAWS, who...

Kicking up a storm

The karateka from Border JKA (excluding the Mthatha team) represented the Eastern Cape province at the recent South African JKA championships in Johannesburg under...

Stock car fans rev up for Summerpride thrills, spills

SA’s top drivers gear up for Showground challenge ON SATURDAY the second annual Border Stock Car Association 1660 Challenge will be held at the Summerpride...

ECO-WARRIORS

The Cambridge High School Aloe Eco-Club recently partook in a successful litter clean-up outside the school premises. Together they managed to collect more than...

Cricket SA’s R7.2m injection boosts Border cricket

Border cricket has received a major boost ahead of the new cricket season after receiving a cash injection of R7.2-million from Cricket South Africa...

McCarthy expected to join City

Former Bafana player could be announced as new coach today BENNI MCCARTHY. Picture: AFP Cape Town City have called a media conference for today where they...