CHANGE A CHILD’S LIFE – FOREVER

VREDENBURG:- It is not easy for anyone in our country’s economic circumstances to lend a hand for financial aid. But there are still people out there who care, and will understand why it is sometimes necessary to help, regardless of your own circumstances. In this case, Skeigh-lee Jenecker, a 17-year-old girl, a a rising athlete … Read more

SWARTLAND ATHLETIC – FUN RUN

MALMESBURY:- With the few races currently offered by clubs and institutions, Swartland Athletics Club takes the initiative to inspire runners to run together. Regardless of whether you or she is an athlete or not, everyone is welcome, says pastor Piet Smit, chairman of the relevant club. “So we get to know each other, learn something … Read more

NEW SA CHAMPION

“She’s very passionate about her sport, she’s willing to work hard because she knows, to be successful she has to be willing to make sacrifices.”    The new South African Kickboxing Champion,  Skeigh-lee Jenecker  The 17-year-old Skeigh-lee Jenecker, Grade 12 pupil from Vredenburg High School is now realizing her vision and dream.  This girl has … Read more

ANOTHER MEDAL FOR SOUTH AFRICA – DAY 4

The CAA Africa Championships came to an end yesterday (Sunday 12 June 2022), with Jo-Ann van Dyk already underlining the South African medal success on day 4 with her javelin throw on Saturday. Jo-Ane van Dyk winning gold in Javelin. Pic by Clyde Koa Wing The country’s top women javelin throwers shine on Saturday,  securing … Read more

COETZEE AND REINSTORF – GOLD

Mauritius:-   Sprint sensation Miranda Coetzee and rising pole vault star Mire Reinstorf, secured continental titles on Friday, as the South African team pocketed five more medals on Day 3 of the CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Mauritius. Picture:- Sprint sensation Miranda Coetzee winning GOLD…!!! Coetzee delivered a superb performance to win gold in … Read more

SA TEAM -10 MORE MEDALS ON DAY TWO

South African athletes produced some thrilling performances, putting up a fight on the track and in the field as they secured another 10 medals on day two of the CAA African Championships in Mauritius on Thursday. Picture”- Cheswill Johnson, silver medallist in long jum at the African Senior Champs In the men   discus throw, … Read more

MISSES GREEN @ GOLD WITH 0.6 SECONDS

LANGEBAAN:- Master barefoot runner, Clive Cupido missing the Green and Gold  at the WP Masters Championships in Greenpoint stadium on May 28. 2002, with 0.6s of a second. The Western Province Masters have this annual event on their calendar, and Boland won 25 medals,  only Bellville Athletics club did better with 32 medals.  Also at … Read more

SA TEAM – BATTLE FOR SOUL OF AFRICAN SENIOR CHAMPS

Story – ASA Athletic:- The South African team will be looking to open their campaign with a bang, targeting multiple medals on the opening day of competition at the CAA African Senior Athletics Championships which gets underway in Mauritius from Wednesday 8 June 2022. SA Athletic team – photo provided Three South African athletes will … Read more

CROSS COUNTRIES TEMPORARILY EXTENDED

SALDANHA BAY:- All Cross-Country qualifying races have been halted for the time being, for the school exams and will resume in the next term. It was the third of six rallies held at the Saldanha Bay Military Academy on Saturday 28 May 2020. The next three meetings have been postponed for the time being, until … Read more

RUN OR WALK ALONG

MALMESBURY:- Swartland Athletics Club Malmesbury  has a jog every last Saturday morning of the month, and Saturday 28 May 2022 was no exception. From left to right:- Hercu Hofmeyer,  (in the back) Aphiwe,  Piet Smit en John Koopman – photo Christa Maruis The weather, however, played a role, as rain was forecast for that day. … Read more