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Asthmatics and the elderly have for weeks been battling nightly (and sometimes daily) smoke from fires adjoining wards 1 and 2, where acrid fumes on several occasions have an oily texture of plastic burning, and mysteriously die out in the early hours of the morning. For the past few days, a heavy pall of bush fire smoke have oppressed the suburb, with the plume visible for … [Read more...] about Concern over 3 weeks of fires near Summerstrand

The Southern Kings beat the Franchise XV team at Outeniqua Park, George on 1 February, in a disappointing clash, with the final score of 29-13 (10-6 first half). Director of Rugby Alan Solomons said he was disappointed in the performance. “In the first half the lineouts were appalling; we lost possession in about nine of the 11 lineouts.” Solomons said the players had also … [Read more...] about Disappointing first outing for Southern Kings

The Eastern Province Vodacom Cup players took a scrappy win over Despatch at the Despatch Rugby Club on 1 February, winning the game 21 to 5. Head coach David Maidza said overall the game had been poor. “We gave away too many penalties, especially in the breakdown,” he said. Maidza said players did not hold onto the ball long enough, which resulted in them missing … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Kings take a scrappy victory over Despatch

Matthys Beukes came back from a tough first half to chase down the leaders and snatch a surprise victory in the 80km Extreme mountain bike race at Addo just outside Port Elizabeth today. Beukes (Contego-Giant), who last won The Herald VWSA Cycle Tour in 2008 when it was a 65km event, proved he could go the distance in scorching conditions, crossing the line in 3:01:18. After … [Read more...] about Beukes wins and two in a row for Neethling