Celebrations filled the coastal town of Port Nolloth this past weekend after the local primary school, Port Nolloth Primary, achieved a historic victory at the prestigious Kay Motsepe Schools Tournament, hosted in Kimberley. The school’s Under-13 soccer team not only outplayed their opponents, and secured the impressive cash prize of R100,000. The winning price is … Read more
For the second year in a row, our U/19 rugby team has been invited to compete in the JBC Foundation & Starter Academy Rugby 7’s tournament. Sadly, we are forced to decline again, not because of a lack of talent or determination, but because of one simple reason: we cannot afford the basic kit and … Read more
Bryan-Jade Rhodes Velddrif:- My name is Bryan-Jade Rhodes, better known as “Beejay Baby”. I was born and raised in the small coastal town of Velddrif on the West Coast. At just 22 years old, I never imagined I would be standing at the door of an international opportunity — a dream many young people share, … Read more
Stellenbosch Athletics Cycling Education Trust Offers Life-Changing Scholarships for Young Athletes Stellenbosch Athletics Cycling Education Trust, in collaboration with High School Stellenbosch, is set to host three talent identification trials in May 2025. These trials offer young athletes a chance to be selected for a prestigious scholarship to attend High school Stellenbosch in 2026. This … Read more
Rumè Burger makes history in new South African Athletics record in 100 meters race – Fastest in the world In an astonishing display of speed and talent, Rumé Burger won the 100 meters for u.17 athletes at the National High Schools meeting on Friday in a new South African record time of 11.43 seconds (officially). … Read more
Worcester: – When life took an unexpected turn for Worcester detective Lyndon Van Wyk in 2018, he refused to let adversity define him. A devastating motorcycle accident left him wheelchair-bound, but his spirit remained unbroken. Today, he is not only a dedicated police officer and father of two but also a champion hand cyclist set … Read more
With so much sporting talent, this youngster from Lamberts Bay can certainly dream of becoming a member of the 2024 SA Olympics team to Tokyo, in France next year. Above, the sports star is congratulated by Mr Nico Burger from Huguenot High School, after he was crowned athlete of the day. Storm Atkins is a … Read more
PAARL:- At the age of 15, Leander Pholman holds two brand new ELSEN Boland school records. But it wasn’t always as easy as it seems. Despite some success earlier on, he wasn’t considered to be champion material. Fortunately, the combination of sheer determination and a great family support structure kept him going, day after day … Read more
Mornay Erasmus, a Darling businessman, was so impressed with Abigail Fortuin, (now 17 years) two times South African cross country athlete’s performance in the 21.1 km Velocity half marathon, that he sponsored her a pair of running shoes of her choice after the race. Abigail used the race as a practice, as there was no … Read more
Author George April Photo’s supply. Devan van Wyk (17y) a pupil at the ELSEN West Coast School, Saldanha Bay, is the son of Danville and Elizna van Wyk from Clanwilliam. Devan, who is also a 400-meter track athlete, believes with hard work, he can realize his dream of one day running at the Olympics. The athlete’s … Read more