New Green Point Stadium
The New Green Point Stadium is currently being rebuilt to be available for athletics in the future. The old stadium was steeped in tradition and the new stadium promises a track for the future. [Read more…]
Yomelelani Pre-School receive support
December 18, 2012 By
Yomelelani Pre-school and Day Centre
Returning to Kleinmond on Saturday, 12 January 2013, the 11th annual Totalsports Challenge presented by Liberty Medical Scheme and REHIDRAT® SPORT will be seen offering welcomed support to the Hermanus based Yomelelani Pre-School and Day Care Centre. [Read more…]
Table Mountain Wonders of Nature
December 4, 2012 By
Cape Town
Pretoria – Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) was officially inaugurated as a New 7 Wonders of Nature in Pretoria on Monday. [Read more…]
YMCA World Hoop Challenge
October 30, 2012 By
Five continents, 96 cities, one day all with one aim, to mobilise 5 million people during a global celebration of shooting hoops in an attempt to create a Guinness World Record on 13 October with the YMCA World Challenge Hoop Springs Eternal. Basketball originated at the YMCA in 1891. A physical education teacher, Canadian-born James […]
YMCA World Hoop Challenge is a post from: GlobalBuzz SA
Gun Run celebrates 20 years
October 30, 2012 By
The Gun Run – Half Marathon
Cape Town, Sunday 14 October. The OUTsurance 94.5 Kfm Gun Run celebrated its twentieth birthday with a record field of just over 15 000 participants (15 309), and has become one of Cape Town’s biggest annual events.
The event has huge support from the people of the Western Cape, local dignitaries, sports stars and media personalities. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia De Lille, started the half marathon by firing the Cape Field Artillery 4-pounder gun at 07h00 and local Springbok Bryan Habana fired the cut-off gun at 10h30.
Others chose to enter the race like television personality Michael Mol with his son Joshua and 94.5Kfm presenters Elana Afrika and Keri Miller who completed the 5km and 10km races respectively.
This year’s half marathon winner Xolisa Tyali from Gauteng finished in 1:03:41, one second faster than the very first winner 20 years ago. Bulelwa Simae won the women’s race in 1:21:28. Gladwin Mzazi won the 10km in 29:08, with the top three men finishing in under 30 minutes. There were a small group of runners who have participated every year since the very first race back in 1993 and earned their permanent number for completing all 20.
This year the event chose to support the JAG Foundation and raised R60 000 for the charity through runners, OUTsurance, 94.5 Kfm and Atlantic Athletic Club. The Western Cape, in particular, is in a crisis from alcohol and drug abuse within poorer communities and this contribution will ensure that JAG Foundation’s positive work continues.
Gun Run celebrates 20 years is a post from: Time-to-Run Cape Town
Duo Challenge for November 2012
October 30, 2012 By
The Old Mutual Stellenbosch University Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI) Duo Challenge supported by BMT bike shop takes place on Sunday 25 November. The Duo Challenge is a 24km mountain bike race (two laps of 12.5km) and a 10km trail run (two laps of 5km) in which individuals or teams can participate by either doing both […]
Duo Challenge for November 2012 is a post from: Trail Running South Africa
CHOC Corporate Relay for November
October 30, 2012 By
Corporates are being encouraged to lace up and show their support for the CHOC Corporate Relay, which takes place from Central Park, Century City on Thursday 29 November at 17h30.
The event consists of five runners per team with each one completing a 3km lap around the scenic Intaka Island wetlands area in Century City. Runners can enter their teams online at www.graniteevents.co.za. Entries close on Tuesday 20 November or as soon as 400 team entries are received.
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA is the primary beneficiary of this event and corporates are encouraged to support their fundraising initiatives. Financial services company Macquarie Group is the first to get behind the event through offering sponsorship, as well as entering teams to take part.
CHOC provides holistic support for children suffering from cancer and life threatening blood disorders, as well as offering much needed support for their families. All funds raised are used to provide direct practical help for the children, their families and those involved in the treatment. CHOC does not receive funding from the government, but relies heavily on donations from corporates, individuals and parents of children with cancer. Visit www.choc.org.za for further details or contact 086 110 6441 or wcape@choc.org.za.
Teams will need to register and collect their numbers from Central Park on race day from 11h00 to 16h00 and are encouraged to dress up, as prizes will be awarded for the best team costumes.
The event promises to deliver a great team building opportunity for companies with corporate hospitality areas and live bands The Professors and Paradigm Live.
CHOC Corporate Relay for November is a post from: Time-to-Run Cape Town
Virgin Announces New Route
October 20, 2012 By
Cape Town, October 2012: Virgin Atlantic Airways will once again introduce its popular direct flight between Cape Town and London from 18 October 2012 to April 2013, in time for the busy holiday season. The flight will ensure holidaymakers and business travellers alike cut down on travel time and the expense of connecting flights. Simon […]
Virgin Announces New Route is a post from: South Africa Travel
Condolences for boat accident victim
October 15, 2012 By
Charter Boat Capsized
Pretoria – Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille has sent condolences to the family of the man who was killed on Saturday evening after a charter boat capsized offshore near Hout Bay on a popular sight-seeing trip. [Read more…]
Marathon celebrates Heritage
September 13, 2012 By
Table Mountain and V and A Waterfront
The Cape Town Marathon 2012 on Sunday 23 September forms part of the City of Cape Town’s Heritage Day festivities and is an ideal opportunity to experience and celebrate the city’s rich natural and cultural heritage. [Read more…]
