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Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn host President’s Trophy Air Race
The oldest air race in the world has come to the Southern Cape – and Mossel Bay’s tourism industry is strongly represented in the field of about 85 crews from around the country. The 2013 President’s Trophy Air Race is hosted by the Aero Clubs of Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn, and includes two days of [...]
Eight local RS Tera sailors selected to attend World Championships
Saturday 6th April saw the culmination of 4 days of competitive sailing on Swartvlei where the RS Tera sailors were competing for the title of Annual Champion. Sailors had to compete in any two of the four possible qualifiers (EC provincial champs, WC provincial champs, KZN provincial champs and the SAS Youth Nationals), their best [...]
The Western Cape Government is working towards reducing red tape
Call the Business Helpline to assist us in identifying Red Tape barriers Together we make business in the Western Cape better We’ve set up a Business Helpline to make it easier for you to start and run your business. Call us to grow your business better together The Business Helpline is a Red Tape to [...]
The Plettenberg named one of SA’s Top Ten Hotels
South Africa has bowled tourists over with its diversity, wildlife, culture and beautiful scenery. For a very pretty penny, you can enjoy SA from some of the best hotels in the world. Here’s our list of the top 10. Table Bay Hotel Right in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, an amazing location overlooking Robben [...]
Pace lifts Turkish Airlines Ladies Open title
13 May 2013 – South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace came from behind to end a three-year title drought when she triumphed at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open at the National Golf Club in Belek, Antalya on Sunday. The Mossel Bay professional was two off the pace at the start of the final round but overhauled overnight [...]
Louis Oosthuizen ties Players birdie streak record
Wyand Stander knows the look in Louis Oosthuizen’s eyes when he gets on a roll. “It’s best to just leave him alone when he gets into that zone,” said Oosthuizen’s caddie after his boss tied The Players Championship record with six consecutive birdies on Saturday at the TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium Course. “Just walk with [...]
Bianca Buitendag finishes a career high third in Colgate Plax Girls Rio Pro in Brazil
South Africa’s Bianca Buitendag achieved the best result of her fledgling professional surfing career when she placed third in the Colgate Plax Girls Rio Pro, stop No. 5 of 7 on the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. The 19 year-old rookie from George [...]
Mossel Bay produces a World Champion
Mossel Bay surfer won the individual men’s title at the ISA World Championships in Pananma yesterday. South Africa won the team competition.
Elvis Blue wins Best Adult Contemporary Album at SAMA 19
YOUNG SUPERSTARS DOMINATE MTN SAMA 19 TOYA DELAZY & KHULI CHANA SCOOP 3 MTN SAMAs EACH Millions of viewers tuned into SABC 1 and witnessed the glitz, glam and the pizazz at the 19th Annual MTN South African Music Awards as Toya Delazy and Khuli Chana dominated the evening taking home 3 awards each at [...]
Cango’s luck spikes!
Not too long ago… Cango Wildlife Ranch received a call from a local farmer requesting some much needed assistance. On arrival at the farm, Cango’s curators were shocked by the scene… a white female albino porcupine! Unfortunately, most of the curators shock lay in the severe facial injury that the porcupine had obtained, presumably from [...]
Volvo China Open: Branden Grace returns to defend his title
The European Tour remains in Asia for the Volvo China Open this week and Branden Grace is back to defend the title he won in such style last year. The South African landed this tournament when it was held at the Tianjin Binhai Lake Golf Club for the first time last year and he will [...]
Paarl Gymnasium forwards lay foundation for 37-25 win against Outeniqua
Much was said of Outeniqua going into the game, especially after their wins over Paarl Boys High and Grey Bloem. Their opponents, Gim, had a far more low-key build-up to the game, but form and history counted little on a day that was dominated by the Paarl men. Gim got the scoreboard moving courtesy of [...]
Outeniqua High School vs Paarl Gymnasium – Supreme Schools Rivalry
Outeniqua will play Paarl Gimnasiumin George on Saturday 27 April, in a Premier Interschools that will be televised LIVE on SuperSport 1. Outeniqua vs Paarl Gimnasium Clash of the Titans!…It is not a remake of classic Greek mythology but come Saturday the 27ththe current two top schoolboy teams in SA will clash in George in [...]
Lee-Anne chasing SA Open title
Durban – Top-ranked woman golfer Lee-Anne Pace is looking for a first-ever win in the South African Women’s Open when the competition tees off at the Southbroom Golf Club on Friday. The 32-year-old, who was runner-up last year, headlines a strong local field for the co-sanctioned Ladies European Tour (LET) and SA Women’s Professional Golf [...]
Excellent performances at the SA Senior Athletics Champs
Athletics SWD sent a small team of 3 Provincial and 2 Individual athletes to the SA SENIOR Track and Field Championships that was held at the Coetzenburg Stadium in Stellenbosch on 12 and 13 April 2013. Their performances was as follows: Jo-Ane Van Dyk 4th 49.62m Javelin (Senior 600gm) Zane Fourie 5th 45.96m Javelin (Senior 600gm) During the past SA Youth [...]
Another case of bird flu
CAPE TOWN – A new case of bird flu has been detected on a farm in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape on Tuesday. Authorities are still trying to determine if the positive case is threatening or not. The Agriculture Department was hoping the ban on European Union (EU) meat exports would be lifted soon following [...]
Andrew Light makes his debut for South Africa
Three of the country’s top amateurs will debut for South Africa when the SA team take up their title defence at the Africa Zone VI Golf Championships at Windhoek Golf and Country Club from 22-26 April. The new caps include reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Thriston Lawrence from Nelspruit, SA Amateur finalist Andrew Light from [...]
Rheenendal bus crash inquiry underway
CAPE TOWN – Lawyer representing the families of the Rheenendal bush crash victims on Monday said 12 witnesses are lined up for cross-examination during court proceedings this week. An inquiry into the crash started at the Knysna Magistrate’s Court earlier in the day. The hearing kicked off with legal representatives visiting the site where the [...]
Full steam ahead to save Garden Route train
The Friends of the Choo-Tjoe committee have collected more than 11 000 signatures in just nine months on a petition to reopen the George to Knysna railway line and famed Garden Route tourist attraction, the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train. According to Fraser Howell, front man of the committee, the 67km George to Knysna railway line [...]
International combo triumphs in Knysna
Renay Groustra of South Africa and Daniel Gathof of Germany won the third and final stage of the Rocky Mountain Garden Route 300 mountain bike race in Knysna on Sunday to secure a comfortable overall victory. The Rocky Mountain-RSA Web team’s time of 3:10:11 over the final 80km was two seconds faster than that of [...]
Two S Cape golfers in SAGDB Elite Squad
Lali Stander - JOHANNESBURG (22 February 2013) – Twenty-four of the SAGDB’s brightest talents attended a four-day training camp at the World of Golf in Johannesburg from 16-19 February. The 24 learners represent the SAGDB’s National Elite Squad and were selected on performance and merit. National Technical Director Grant Hepburn said the SAGDB believes it [...]
Nail-biting finish to 2013 OCC wheelchair race
George, Western Cape – Fiercely-contested first place finish, gutsy attempts to break record times, fervent defence of hard-won titles and passionate resolve to improve personal best results . . . all this and huge doses of gritty determination characterised the top athletes at the 11th OCC wheelchair race on Saturday, In an oh-so-close finish, the [...]
Mjejane Game Reserve: Your piece of the Kruger for R288 per month
Mjejane Game Reserve is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River where lush riverine forest is home to a stunning variety of birdlife, green pigeons fluttering among leaves in search of wild fruit, the haunting cry of the fish eagle and the scarlet flash of a purple-crested lourie in flight. Click on the image [...]
Aussies trump New Zealand for Ten Nations Cup glory
GEORGE, South Africa (9 January 2013) – It came right down to the wire, but Australia held their nerve and a spirited challenge from New Zealand to complete a historic victory at the inaugural Ten Nations Cup at Kingswood Golf Estate in George on Saturday. Brady Watt, Lucas Herbert, Ryan Ruffles and Geoff Drakeford combined [...]
Benedict and Cornelia 2013 SA Marathon Champions
The thirty year old Benedict Moeng from Gauteng-North caused a major upset when he won the SA Marathon title in Oudtshoorn on Sunday. A relatively small field of 109 athletes completed the race that was presented by Athletics South Western Districts. Moeng clinched the gold medal with a winning time of 2:17:28, more than two [...]
Up the Creek Music Festival brought to you by 4th Street, Breederiver Swellendam: 31st January – 3rd February 2013
Only a few days to go before Up the Creek lights up the Breederiver with some of the best music that SA has to offer. Three stages, a river party and an all round VIP for all feeling, Up the Creek 2013 promises to be one of the highlights on your getaway calendar. Get there [...]
Louis prepares to defend his Africa Open title
EAST LONDON (17 January 2013) – The sixth edition of the prestigious Africa Open will draw a field of world-class professionals to the East London Golf Club in Buffalo City from 14-17 February 2012. While showcasing the city of East London and bringing international golf to the Eastern Cape, the Africa Open’s position early in [...]
COPE WCape terminates cooperation agreement with DA
Interim CPC accused partner of bully tactics, says it’s councillors used to rubber stamp decisions (Jan 13) 2013-01-13 DECISION OF THE INTERIM CPC (CONGRESS PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE) TO TERMINATE THE MUTUAL COOPERATION WHICH EXIST BETWEEN COPE AND THE DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE (DA) IN THE WESTERN CAPE, PERTAINING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS. The interim CPC had a meeting [...]
Back to back Volvo GC wins for Garden Route golfers
Michael Vlismas - DURBAN (13 January 2013) – Louis Oosthuizen claimed the biggest comeback victory in the history of the Volvo Golf Champions when he came from five shots behind to win this European Tour event at Durban Country Club on Sunday. Oosthuizen closed with a 66 to win by one stroke on 16 under [...]
Louis digs in to lead Volvo Golf Champions
Michael Vlismas – DURBAN (11 January 2013) – Louis Oosthuizen had to win a Major to get his tractor. But fortunately for the world number six, Volvo just wanted him to win a pro-am before adding to his farming machinery. Oosthuizen shot an incredible 64 to lead the European Tour’s Volvo Golf Champions on [...]
Record pass numbers for the Western Cape
2 January 2012 I am delighted to announce the provincial results of the 2012 National Senior Certificate examinations. An appropriate way to describe this year’s results is that the Class of 2012 put on a “Quality Performance”, breaking records and improving on all our key indicators of success. These indicators include: An increase in the [...]
Crocodile Capture!
Local reports recently surfaced in the Garden Route area, stating that multiple crocodiles had been spotted in the small rivers surrounding the Little Brak and Brandwag area. They were spotted by locals and were thereafter monitored by the ‘South Cape Hunters and Conservation Society’ members over a three-month period. It has been said the crocodiles [...]
- Issue 13 March 19, 2013
- THIS WEEKEND IN KNYSNA May 24, 2013
- 7-9/06/2013 – RE:CM Knysna 200 – 2013 May 24, 2013
- RE-CM 200 Knysna May 23, 2013
- Keurbooms River Ferries May 22, 2013
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