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Hank McGregor will have his eye on claiming a second Bay Union Surfski Series victory in as many races when he takes part in Sunday’s Bay Union Surf Challenge. Photo: Anthony Grote / Gameplan Media Local paddling icon Hank McGregor will be eyeing a second win in the Bay Union Surfski Series, when the Bay Union Surf Challenge gets underway at Marine Surf Lifesaving Club in … [Read more...] about KZN paddlers ready for Bay Union Surf Challenge

Sabine Lisicki – US Open 2010. Photo: Wikipedia Serena Williams’ failure to make the Wimbledon quarter-finals has opened the draw right up and at this point in time I’m struggling to pick Saturday’s champion. It reminds me of the 2010 French Open when Francesca Schiavone emerged from the pack to almost stumble over the finishing line. Whoever holds their nerve and believes they … [Read more...] about Serena’s exit makes ladies’ Wimbledon title available

Sabine Lisicki at the 2008 U.S. Open – Women’s Singles. Photo: Wikipedia Day seven of the Wimbledon Championships was a very unlucky one for Serena Williams – and the persons responsible was Sabine Lisicki. On the gentlemen’s side, Golden Oldie Tommy Haas was beaten by world number one Novak Djokovic. We did some research on the oldest Wimbledon champions and came up with the … [Read more...] about The weird and wonderful life of sport

Nelson Mandela. Photo: Vodacom Durban July In discussion with the Office of the Premier, it has been agreed that the Vodacom Durban July will take place as planned on Saturday, July 6. Protocols for activities on the day have been approved. Premier, Dr Zweli Mkize, said “It will be a fitting gesture as our beloved Madiba is in the prayers of all of us globally. We all love and … [Read more...] about Durban July tribute to Mandela

Burry Stander. Photo: Ian Carbutt The National Prosecuting Authority stated today that culpable homicide charges have been temporarily dropped against a taxi driver who allegedly killed mountain biker Burry Stander. The matter against Njabulo Nyawose was withdrawn in the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court, pending a decision by the director of public prosecutions, Kwa Zulu-Natal … [Read more...] about Charges dropped in Stander case