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...]
Archives for 2014
Scintillating running at Silvermine
February 19, 2014 By
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
February 17, 2014 By
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
February 15, 2014 By
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
February 14, 2014 By
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
February 12, 2014 By
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
February 11, 2014 By
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...]
Van Zyl, Bassingthwaighte Xterra Lite Champions
February 5, 2014 By
Ruan Van Zyl and Carmen Bassingthwaighte were the individual men’s and women’s competitors to beat at the 2014 TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Buffelspoort LITE presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT on Sunday, 26 January 2014. Van Zyl claimed victory in … [Read more...]
SA Tourism sets up in Nigeria
February 3, 2014 By
Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk says the opening of a SA Tourism’s regional marketing office in Lagos, Nigeria, will boost tourist arrivals at the OR Tambo International Airport. Speaking at the opening in Lagos, Van Schalkwyk said … [Read more...]
Robert Slingsby, Crossing the Line
February 3, 2014 By
With a career spanning almost four decades divided between South Africa and Europe, Robert Slingsby is a seasoned veteran of the arts with a loyal following and collector base. He studied at the Vrije Akademie in Den Haag, Netherlands but … [Read more...]
