SALDANHA BAY:- The ASA (Athletic South Africa) West Coast Cross Country athletics qualifying took place on Saturday 28 May 2022 in the Saldanha Bay Military Academy. With three races behind, Abigail Fortuin of Darling, who is a member of Swartland Athletics Club in Malmesbury, now had to take part in two west coast races. On … Read more
MALMESBURY:- Despite setbacks and adversity, the athlete performed surprisingly well at the Swartland High school sports grounds in the Swartland town, for her first race of the 2022 year Picture above:- Here the two athletes, Leander Pholman (left) and Rywayden Willemse (with white cap) took the lead right at the start of the race. But … Read more
Big companies and football clubs interested in helping us, we would like to establish a football club in our rural town, where recreation for young people is a luxury. I was born and bred here in Hopefield, and have been involved in my community for years as someone trying to help others. I’m the founder … Read more
CAPE TOWN:- The SPAR Women’s Challenge will be held virtually, and on a national basis, again this year. It is all happening on Saturday, 3 September. Entrants will once again be able to make South Africa’s ‘Most Beautiful’ race truly their own. SPAR have announced that this popular event will be virtual throughout the country, … Read more
MALMESBURY:- Cross-country racing develops your body physically and mentally Often on the roads you see runners barely moving their arms, and they also do not lift their knees much because they do not develop much strength that way. But sometimes cross country running can be like running with a weight on your back. You really … Read more
CAPE TOWN:- Not so good news to track and field Athletic South Africa (ASA) members… After several consultations with the ASA T&F Commission and the ASA Finance Committee, a unfortunate decision was made to cancel the final ASA Grand Prix 5 scheduled for Cape Town Village on May 21, 2022. However, ASA would like to … Read more
DURBAN:- Taking advantage of good conditions in the coastal city, Tumelo Motlagale and Jenet Mbhele won the national titles at the ASA Marathon Championships in Durban on Sunday Picture below:- Tumelo Motlagale of the Athletics Central Club in North West, won the national men’s title in 2:11:15 hours . With the ASA Marathon Championships incorporated … Read more
LANGEBAAN:- The Cross-Country season started on a high note, but ended tragically with the death of one of the sports stalwarts in the Upper West Coast community. Below: Athletes who participated in the first Landlope qualifying races in Langebaan on Saturday 7 May 2022 – Picture: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669932396407924 Ms Edith Januarie, died in a crashed accident … Read more
HOPEFIELD:- We are currently planning to hold a day of football in Hopefield, as soon as the club rugby season comes to an end. Picture:- Google.com CAPE TOWN – BOLAND TEAMS The thought took place, after a football club from Vredenburg approached us to play a few matches at Hopefield. This small town is unfortunately … Read more
MALMESBURY:- The Boland Cross Country leagues for the Swartland region started on Wednesday 4 May 2022 at High School Swartland. Picture:- Google.com All athletes are welcome, and they do not have to participate in one specific region. There is even room made for walking athletes who want to participate. The dates for the leagues in … Read more