Stellenbosch based trail running enthusiasts Craig Burns and Danette Smith had the rest of the field running scared on Saturday, 22 February 2014 at the second annual New Balance Trail Run presented by ISUZU in Grabouw. Burns claimed … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Change for community media
It won’t be business as usual for players in the community media field, as a pledge for increased support from two prominent organisations is set to change how this sector operates from now on. … [Read more...]
Qualifying Races for Trail Running
A new qualification system for selecting national teams The data below outlines a new system to be implemented that will allow for a more fair process of selecting teams to represent South Africa at international championships. During 2013 … [Read more...]
Statistics key to development in Africa
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the importance of collecting accurate data cannot be overstated, as it remains a vital pillar in Africa’s development. “Africa needs deep, precious statistics to quench the thirst for development,” … [Read more...]
Scintillating running at Silvermine
The second edition of the Spur Silvermine Mountain XL set off in one of the Cape’s finest nature reserves, the Silvermine Nature Reserve on Saturday morning. Spot on the South African Trail Running Team The race represented a chance to gain … [Read more...]
SAMSA Canoeists take silver
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Canoeists have received silver medals for finishing 15th at the Dusi Marathon in Durban. … [Read more...]
New sponsors Comrades
Global athletic leader New Balance announced their official signing of the technical footwear and apparel multi-year sponsorship contract for the Comrades Marathon, the world’s greatest ultra marathon and one of South Africa’s premier … [Read more...]
Wind, solar power to provide electricity
East London - Wind and solar-generated power will form the backbone of a provincial government programme to provide disadvantaged people in rural Eastern Cape with electricity. … [Read more...]
SA Champions in Age Categories
Following an agreement with SAMA (SA Masters Association) we can now confirm that SA trail champions will also be crowned in various age categories for 2014. This will be done at both the SA Ultra Trail Champs on March 8, as well as the SA … [Read more...]
Unemployment eases
South Africa’s unemployment eased to 24.1% in the fourth quarter of 2013 from a revised 24.5% in the third quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Tuesday. … [Read more...]