REELING SUCCES

Stirling High School’s  Kristy Sellers (Grade 12) shone at the SA Nationals in Jeffreys Bay, helping the Border Women’s Team secure a bronze medal....

No free entry to Chiefs, Chippa game at Sisa Dukashe

By MFUNDO PILISO Chippa United has squashed rumours that entry to tomorrow’s Premier’s Cup clash with Kaizer Chiefs at Sisa Dukashe Stadium is free. Leading up to...

Plenty of karting action at Grand Prix racetrack

On October 31, under cool and cloudy conditions, Border Karting held their fifth and penultimate round of the 2020 Championship at the EL Grand...

Marais aims higher after record innings

There aren’t enough superlatives to describe the irresistible form of Border star Marco Marais, who produced one of the greatest innings ever seen at...

Grandads’ Army Memorial Ride raises over R550,000 for Eyabantwana Trust

The 2025 Grandads’ Army Memorial Ride concluded on March 6, as 42 cyclists arrived in Gordon’s Bay via the scenic Clarens Drive after a...

Super Stars lift first U10 trophy at tournament

A “super” performance by Breidbach -based team Super Stars in the Swaraj FC 41stth Anniversary Mujahid Marais Memorial Tournament saw them walk away with...

Walking the Comrades: Veteran runner hoping to complete race for first...

Paul Selby is hoping to complete his first Comrades in 12 years on Sunday — by walking it. The veteran of 24 Comrades‚ who cannot...

Brave EL para-surfer Veaudry riding wave of success

"I suck it up, it’s my passion, and the medals make it worthwhile," international para-surfer Jean-Paul Veaudry, of East London, said. His journey is one...

Zangqa to coach Border U18s at Craven Week

It has been an exceptional year so far of championship-winning rugby for Lwazi Zangqa who will go on to lead the Border U18 Craven...

10 experts to testify in support of Semenya at IAAF hearing

No fewer than 10 experts will testify for Caster Semenya in her case challenging the International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) proposed regulations against...

Last chance for Surfers challengers to enter

There are only three weeks left until the 48th Surfers Challenge, now packaged into three separate run events and a paddlers race, from Kwelera...

Hanlie Botha bounces back strongly in Kempston 10km

BOB NORRIS After an unusually long absence from the athletic scene, Hanlie Botha, Border’s top female runner in distances from 5km to half-marathon and more...

Pink Fairy raising funds for Border SPCAs

Mike Webb, better known as The Pink Fairy, is giving the term “fundraising trail” a rather literal meaning. As part of the upcoming Kwelera to...

New programme to highlight women’s rugby

In an effort to promote greater gender equality in the realm of sport, the SABC has partnered with Mastercard to increase the media coverage...

SWIM WIZARDS

Cyclist’s daunting 26-day ride in aid of Carel du Toit Centre

Inspired by his own struggles growing up, Clint Le Roux has once again organised the gruelling Freedom Challenge cycle across South Africa in order...

Land of the rising scrum Japan prepares to host a party...

Rugby’s quadrennial jamboree kicks off here on Friday with the hosts expected to put on a show for the ages. Ancient meeting modern will the...

MAKING WAVES

Merrifield Schools Ethan Warren (Grade10) will represent the Eastern Cape at the SA Schools Swimming Championships in Bloemfontein from April 4-8.

Cluster’s learning curve

Local women’s soccer team takes on international outfit Osnabrucker in fast-paced match A fast-paced match of under-17 women's soccer took place last Wednesday as the...

SA sets ‘new world record’ for longest hearse parade

A convoy of 110 funeral cars lapped the Kyalami circuit to unofficially 'beat' the Guinness record A Guinness world record for the longest parade of...

Thumbs up for Merrifield Mile

Top swimmers have endorsed the upcoming KFC Merrifield Mile as an event for all ages and abilities, as well as a great day out...

Register for Nedbank Runified series

Entries are still open for the latest entry in the Nedbank Runified series, which is set to take place virtually on Saturday July 10. Organised...

Case family’s link with first-ever SA Grand Prix in East London

GLENN HOLLANDS As SA begins the bidding to host a Formula One grand prix, Kyalami will inevitably feature as a high-profile contender, along with possibly...

Pupil’s dream comes true

HUDSON Park High School pupil Nonelela Yikha was recently selected for the South African U19 cricket team to tour India from February 15 to...

Young player a rising star on the cricket pitch

Lilyfontein batsman, 13-year-old Chad Henderson, is currently rewriting the record books as he continues to score heavily against all school opposition in the Border...

Clarendon pupils get into combat mode

Grade 8 pupils eight students from Clarendon High School spent their afternoon in a three-hour workshop learning tips on self-defence with Kalah Combat and...

Hudsonian signs with Blue Bulls

Border rugby continues to cement itself as an important training ground for young talent as yet another former Hudsonian and Border Craven Week player,...

Padel league remains wide open

Dramatic comebacks, pressure-filed tiebreaks thrill fans VEERAN NAIDOO  The Royal Padel League delivered another night of breathtaking matches at Old Boys Club. There were dramatic comebacks and...

Fast, furious at the races

Top class racing at Border 100 THE Border 100 Race Day was held at the East London Grand Prix Circuit last week Saturday with a...

Pupils use sport to raise money

Selborne College grade 10 and 11 pupils are once again working on their life orientation campaign projects. Each campaign consists of five pupils who choose...

Clarendon scores big in chess tourney

Clarendon scores big in chess tourney       Clarendon High School for Girls celebrated outstanding success at the BC Open 2025, with two pupils delivering impressive performances on the...

HELPING AT THE MILE:

Merrifield staff not only helped at the Merrifield Mile that took place at Wriggleswade Dam, but some managed to take part in the swimming...

Ndungane set to call it a day for the Sharks

By Ross Roche Sharks legend Odwa Ndungane will be hanging up his boots at the end of this season after an illustrious career that has spanned...

Valentine’s mixed doubles padel tourney returns

East London is set for an exciting Valentine’s Day on Friday February 14, as the Valentine’s mixed doubles padel tournament promises to deliver fierce...