24 May 2009, 10:10 pm
On Friday night a massive crime prevention operation took place in Jeffreys Bay that involved Police from Humansdorp, Traffic officials from the Kouga Municipality, the CPF, Security Companies, the Jeffreys Bay Crime Prevention Unit and the Sector Policemen. A seizure operation on... Read More »
17 May 2009, 10:10 pm
There is a story in the folk lore of Eastern Province rugby about the opening game against the 1980 British Lions that involved Dennis Campher. EP had talented players in its ranks and they were up against a Lions team that many thought would win the 4 test series against the... Read More »
10 May 2009, 9:09 am
The Brett Kebble art collection went on auction last week and raised R 54 million. Some artists’ paintings received record prices, which is quite amazing in this economic climate. Yet, art experts have been saying for at least five years now that South African art is a good... Read More »
07 May 2009, 10:10 pm
Super 14 rugby has provided some good entertainment over the years. In 2006 the Australians thought they had found their solution to being walked over in the scrums. “Rodzilla” had hit the scene and was ready for the big time. Rodney Blake was a... Read More »
06 May 2009, 11:11 pm
The SANZAR partners, comprising of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia have not reached agreement on what format the Super 14 competition should take. Time is running out as they have to meet with television broadcasters by the end of June to hammer out a broadcast... Read More »
29 April 2009, 1:01 am
Being an arm chair selector has in advantages. The Springbok team that you select will probably never end up playing together and you never have to justify yourself like Pieter De Villiers. Selecting my team to play the British Lions got me thinking about 2011. All the talk... Read More »
27 April 2009, 12:12 am
One of the highlights in Super 14 rugby this past weekend was the welcome return to form of the big Springbok flank, Schalk Burger. Time and time again opposition players were hit back in defense during the Stormers vs Highlanders game and many of these tackles were made by... Read More »
21 April 2009, 2:02 am
Growing up in South Africa or the Rainbow Nation as the country has become known since the days of Nelson Mandela provided many defining moments. It was heady days in the early 1990’s in the cities and villages in South Africa. FW De Klerk, the then Prime... Read More »
20 April 2009, 12:12 am
Getting back onto Civvy Street after spending two years in the South African Defence Force was an exciting time. U2 had just released The Joshua Tree album and everybody was listening to Radio 5 all day long. Friday nights were spend at the Grand Hotel in Central, Port Elizabeth drinking... Read More »
13 April 2009, 12:12 pm
The Obama administration’s foreign policy is about to be defined. Who would have thought that the War in Iraq and Afghanistan would end up dominating the Bush Years? Now Somalia, a lawless country in the Horn of Africa and not far from Barack Obama’s ancestral roots could... Read More »
30 March 2009, 1:01 am
Despite a slow down in the number of house breakings in Jeffreys Bay, the Police had their hands full this past weekend with criminals targeting all suburbs of the town. There were two reported house breakings in Wavecrest and a bakkie was stolen from Waterkant Street. According to... Read More »
1 July 2009, 1:08 pm
Boston GlobeSox owner Henry joins AIDS trek in AfricaBoston GlobeHenry is spending his honeymoon far from Fenway, and for the most part far from the glorious beaches and mountains of South Africa. ...and more »... Read More »
1 July 2009, 12:11 pm
AFPAfrican leaders convene in LibyaThe Associated PressAfrican diplomats say the continent's wealthier states, led by South Africa, are weary of the large powers Gadhafi wants to give the AU. ...INTERVIEW-Somalia peacekeepers need more power-EU officialReutersAfrican Union summit tackles conflic... Read More »
1 July 2009, 10:15 am
Emerging-Market Stocks Climb to Two-Week High on Oil, DataBloombergSouth Africa's FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index added 2.4 percent, the best performer among 89 global equity indexes tracked by Bloomberg. ...and more »... Read More »
1 July 2009, 12:25 am
guardian.co.ukHow The 2010 FIFA World Cup Is Shaping Up (Part 1 Of 4: July 2009)Bleacher ReportAs the host nation, South Africa are the only team not required to qualify through the playoff system. The world has been stunned by their big improvement ...Blatter gives thumbs up to Confederations Cup o... Read More »
30 June 2009, 4:26 pm
South Africa fights rape crisisCNN InternationalBy Nkepile Mabuse JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (CNN) -- Alexandra township, north of Johannesburg, is a densely populated melting pot with some of South ...and more »... Read More »
30 June 2009, 9:05 am
Reuters South AfricaRand Strengthens to 10-Month High on Economy, Yield AdvantageBloombergJune 30 (Bloomberg) -- The rand rallied to a 10-month high against the dollar after South Africa posted an unexpected trade surplus and ...STOCKS NEWS AFRICA-S.Africa's gold miners rise on bullionForbesall ... Read More »
30 June 2009, 7:53 am
Telegraph.co.ukSouth Africa v British & Irish Lions 3rd Test betting tipsBettingpro.comDespite winning their first six matches of a lengthy tour, the British and Irish Lions' adventure in South Africa will ultimately be regarded as a failure. ...Lions lose O'Driscoll for finaleBBC NewsLions ... Read More »
30 June 2009, 12:56 am
Seattle Post IntelligencerSouth Africa unlikely to appeal Burger banBelfast TelegraphSouth Africa appear unlikely to appeal the eight-week ban handed to Schalk Burger for eye-gouging. Springboks coach Peter de Villiers had initially defended ...Peter de Villiers Quotessarugby.comBrian O'Driscoll... Read More »
26 June 2009, 6:05 am
Globe and MailFor Can-Do US Team, No Time for ComplacencyNew York TimesBrazil, as was demonstrated during the labored, 1-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday, is nothing like the champion of the Beautiful Game we know it can ...Confederations Cup Highlights Exuberance of South Africa Football Fan... Read More »
26 June 2009, 12:00 am
Reuters UKBrazil struggles but defeats South AfricaLos Angeles TimesBrazil's Kaka celebrates after Brazil scored a goal during the FIFA Confederations Cup semifinal between South Africa and Brazil in Johannesburg, ...Africa responding to noise of the vuvuzela - GlobalESPNLate free kick heartbrea... Read More »
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