Pink Fairy’s Comrades run raises R35k for animals in need
Local legend Mike Webb, affectionately known as the “Pink Fairy,” completed his 25th consecutive Comrades Marathon earlier this month in aid of Qonce SPCA...
Karate kid makes history for Seven Star
LEBO MJANGAZE
Ten-year-old Amahle Mfacane of Seven Star Primary School has gone from a beginner in karate to earning first place in his division at...
Border to bid for second Craven Week
The stakes are high for Border Schools Rugby Association, given their performance as hosts for the U13 Craven Week in East London next week...
EL star Bruce Viaene claims double victory at 2025 Copa Pacífico...
The 2025 Copa Pacífico, a World Waveski Surfing Association (WWSA) accredited event, took place over the weekend in Huanchaco, Peru.
Representing SA, East London’s Bruce...
Border’s Zangqa to coach SA Schools and U18 teams
Lwazi Zangqa from Border has been named as the new head coach of the SA Schools side, and he will be assisted by the...
Five Clarendon coaches head up Border schools’ hockey teams
Clarendon High School for Girls is celebrating a proud sporting milestone as five of its talented hockey coaches have been selected to represent Border...
Border Karting Championship round 2 delivers thrilling action
The second round of the Border Karting Championship took place on Saturday May 17, delivering fast-paced, competitive, and clean racing across all classes.
With increased...
East London pupil excels in debut National Inflatable Powerboat race
Hoërskool Ooskus Gimnasium grade 11 pupil Ané de Kock made her school proud when she successfully competed in the National Inflatable Powerboat Competition held...
Wins across the board for Merrifield
Merrifield Schools’ teams enjoyed a triumphant week on the sports fields and courts last week, clocking up a string of impressive wins across netball,...
Hudson athlete makes a splash with national water polo honours
Hudson Park High School proudly celebrated rising water polo star Kara Batting at its recent summer sports awards assembly, where she was awarded honours...
Stirling shines at Glen Hill cross country
Stirling High School athletes showed strong form at the Glen Hill Private School Cross Country meeting this past weekend, competing against pupils from 22...
Honouring traditions with Selborne vs Queen’s derby
The end of April saw the historic and highly anticipated clash between Selborne College and Queen’s College unfold in Komani.
The annual derby, a highlight...
Lilyfontein Aiming High
AIMING HIGH: Lilyfontein pupil, Ethan de Jager, has qualified for the Archery Youth World Cup and will represent South Africa in Canada in August!...
Hudson Court Clash
COURT CLASH: Hudson Park, Clarendon High and Stirling HIgh players battled it out in a closely fought Border schools league squash fixtures last week. Pictures:...
Hudson Park takes top honours in debating
Hudson Park High School’s debating teams shone in the latest round of the Border Schools League, hosted on April 17.
In a fiercely contested senior...
Selborne Shines in Derby Weekend Against Pearson
Selborne College delivered a dominant performance across multiple sporting codes during their annual derby weekend against Pearson High, held on April 11 and 12...
Selborne mourns ‘beloved old boy’
The Selborne College community is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated and beloved sons, Alan Parsons, who passed away on Thursday...
Hudson Park boys and girls shine at Belgotex Easter Hockey Tournament
Hudson Park High School’s hockey teams delivered a strong performance at the Belgotex Easter Hockey Tournament, held in Cape Town’s southern suburbs from April...
Coach running Comrades to assist rugby academy
Local sports coach and youth advocate Jono Kruger is taking on the 2025 Comrades Marathon to raise funds for the Cubs Rugby Learning Academy...
Hudson Park water polo stars shine
Hudson Park High School is celebrating the outstanding achievements of three of its rising water polo stars.
Caylin Mackenzie has been selected for...
Stirling pupil ranked best in province
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Grade 11 Stirling High school pupil Matthew Wiseman has made his school, East London, and the province at large proud after becoming the...
SWIMMING CHAMP
Merrifield Schools Cooper Goliath (Grade 6) will represent the Eastern Cape at the SA Schools Swimming Championships in Bloemfontein from April 4-8.
MAKING WAVES
Merrifield Schools Ethan Warren (Grade10) will represent the Eastern Cape at the SA Schools Swimming Championships in Bloemfontein from April 4-8.
BORA to table Buffs Marathon water issue report in May
Border Athletics (BORA) has confirmed that its report on the challenges faced by the Buffs Marathon will be tabled at council around May 17,...
Thrilling start to Border Karting Champs
The 2025 Border Karting Championship kicked off with an action-packed first round, delivering fast-paced racing and a fantastic atmosphere at the track. Despite a...
Hudson Park U14 hockey teams off to promising start
Hudson Park High School’s U14 hockey teams kicked off their season with a challenging yet promising performance at the Alexander Road High School U14...
Surf therapy for children with disabilities
ROXY DAVIS
Children with disabilities face significant challenges in SA. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of healthcare...
New structure fights for control of SA’s water polo administration
Selborne College and Clarendon High School for Girls are in SA School’s Top 10 for water polo in 2025, but ongoing spats challenging Swimming...
CELEBRATION
St. Joseph’s Preparatory & College Founders’ Day last week on March 14 and part of the festivities included a netball tournament for local schools...
Former Hudson Park pupil designs kit
Hudson Park High School’s first netball team stepped onto the court in style on March 5 in their brand-new kit — designed by former...
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...
FESTIVAL FUN
The Merrifield College first team girls competed at the Ooskus Gimnasium Festival over the weekend, securing a 2-0 win against the hosts, while...
STRONG START
Hudson Park High School’s hockey girls put up a fantastic showing at the 2025 Ooskus Sportfees 2025 at Ooskus Gimnasium after the 1st...
Impersonator ready to ‘thrill’
After a successful year performing in Spain as a Michael Jackson tribute artist, local dancer and instructor Jayson Jegels is back home and ready...
Buffs vows to resolve water issues before next marathon
Live Adventure, organisers of the Buffs Marathon and Half-marathon, have assured athletes that water supply issues will not affect their chances of qualifying for...
To soon to book ‘26 race dates
Border Athletics has urged Buffs Marathon and Surfers Challenge to consider the 2026 tide schedules before finalising their race dates for next year —...
Selborne water polo teams shine in tournaments
Selborne College’s water polo teams have been making waves with strong performances at recent tournaments and fixtures.
On February 22, Selborne College traveled to Makhanda...
East London athletes unite to honour cancer fighters
LEBO MJANGAZE
In a powerful show of solidarity, East London’s swimming and bodybuilding communities are uniting against cancer.
Local athlete and multimedia professional Ryan Ward, in...
Half a century of coastal camaraderie celebrated
Fifty years of the Discovery Surfers Challenge strikes home this week and those who choose not to participate in the all enrapturing 50th anniversary...
Mercedes-Benz Incubation Hub NPOs graduate
Last week 16 dedicated non-profit organisations reached their graduation as the culmination of the third cohort of the Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) and Laureus...
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....
Merrifield Water Polo Wins Sportsmanship Award
Congratulations to Merrifield College 1st team waterpolo boys and girls, who participated in the Oakhill Waterfront Chukka Festival this past weekend from February 14-16...
BETTERING BORDER BOYS:
Jaden Hendrikse, Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf, held a 'Meet & Greet' followed by a coaching clinic at Hudson Park High School this past Sunday....
AMAZING ALOE
Congratulations to Stirling High School’s Matthew Mildenhall, Vida Orpen, Matthew Wiseman, and Kate Croney for representing the U19 Eastern Cape Aloes in Bloemfontein from...
Injured angler making good progress
Just a month after a near-fatal car accident, Border angling U21 medalist Dylan Botha told GO!&Express that he owes his survival to God and...
Women’s SA20 remains a work in progress, says Graeme Smith
STUART HESS
The creation of a women’s SA20 tournament looks no closer to fruition than was the case three years ago with SA20 commissioner Graeme...
New entrants to 50th Surfers heats up competition
BOB NORRIS
February is, and always has been, a busy month in respect of sport in East London and it is equally so as it...
Clarendon High makes big splash at All Girls National Aquatics Festival
Clarendon High School for Girls’ recent impressive stint as hosts of the 2025 All Girls National Aquatics Festival saw the school take third place...
Selborne pupil earns a trip of lifetime to Europe
Khiran Bechoo is an academically gifted grade 9 pupil from Selborne College, who is set to represent SA on an international trip to visit...
