The Bidvest Waltons Golden Lions took top honours in the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week in an exciting finish to the SA Rugby Youth Weeks series at St Stithians College in Johannesburg on Saturday (22 July). The Bidvest Waltons Golden Lions defeated the Sharks 45-18 in a thrilling final match in the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week. In stark contrast to the opening four days play in the tournaments, the other matches proved to be close, which kept fans gripped throughout the day. A penalty goal proved to be the difference on the scoreboard as Eastern Province held on in a tough…
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Kingswood College recently launched their Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Project As we look deeper into the demands and expectations of the post school environment it is increasingly becoming apparent that education needs to develop new competencies and skills which will provide our current generation of learners with a solid platform with which to cultivate their talents and abilities. Over the past six months the College has invested a considerable amount of time and energy into interrogating the delivery and content of the curriculum. They recognise that not only do they have to provide a quality, comprehensive and rigorous academic…
Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says there has been a slight decrease in the number of rhinos poached nationally between January and June this year. The Minister said this when she led a briefing to give a report back on the progress of the implementation of the Integrated Strategic Management Approach of Rhinoceros – a strategic approach adopted by Cabinet in August 2014. Molewa briefed the media alongside Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and State Security Minister David Mahlobo. “There has been a slight decrease in the number of rhino poached nationally. A total of 529 rhino have been poached since…
The penultimate day of action the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week tournaments at St Stithians College on Thursday proved to be an attacking festival in an entertaining day’s play. A total of 112 points and 17 tries were scored in the highest scoring game, while 375 Points were scored over the course of the day in the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week. In the flagship event, the Sharks defeated SWD 65-26, the Leopards overpowered Namibia 57-30, Eastern Province outplayed the Blue Bulls 37-0, GWK Griquas earned a 60-52 victory against the Valke and Eastern Province CD defeated Old Mutual Zimbabwe 34-14. It…
Over the past three decades, mountain biking (MTB) has radically transformed from a marginal adventure activity into a bona fide mainstream sport popular with a wide range of South Africans. In the late 80’s and early 90’s when demand for off road bikes and gear emerged, MTB was commonly pegged as ‘just a fad’. However, it didn’t take long before scores of road cyclists started trying it out with many crossing over to the more spirited, technical riding experience. Many others were drawn to the sport of cycling for the first time by the sheer allure of being able to…
A handful of teams in the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Week on Wednesday ensured that they have a chance to stake a claim for a place in the final match of the respective tournaments on Saturday as they remained unbeaten in their penultimate matches at St Stithians College. The Bidvest Waltons Golden Lions, DHL Western Province, Free State and the Limpopo Blue Bulls finished their second round of matches unbeaten in their respective groups on Day 3 of the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week, Wednesday. The event is taking place at St Stithians College, Johannesburg. The hosts played…
DHL Western Province, Eastern Province CD and GWK Griquas finished their second round of matches unbeaten in their respective groups on Day 3 of the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week, Wednesday. The event is taking place at St Stithians College, Johannesburg. DHL Western Province defeated the Sharks 50-36, while Eastern Province CD beat the Valke 34-27 and GWK Griquas registered a 34-19 win against Sharks CD to retain their unbeaten status. Eastern Province CD delivered a firm performance against the Valke in a competitive match in which they scored six tries to five by the Kempton Park side for their 34-27…
The U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week tournament started with a bang at St Stithians College in Johannesburg on Monday with a mixture of big scores and tight encounters ensuring a gripping day’s action. Hosts, the Golden Lions, Free State, DHL Western Province, the Limpopo Blue Bulls and GWK Griquas CD kicked off their campaigns on a winning note, while DHL Western Province the Valke, Eastern Province CD, the Thepa Trading Griffons and the Sharks won their respective matches in the Coca-Cola Academy Week. The Free State romped to a 12-try victory against Boland to register an emphatic 81-26 victory in the…
Grahamstown schoolgirl Emily Fryer was among the top 100 entrants in the De Beers English Olympiad announced this week. The Grahamstown Foundation and the South African Council for English Education (SACEE) announced the rank order of the Home Language Exam and the Top 15 First Additional Language Exam winners at an official prize giving ceremony held in Grahamstown on Wednesday 12 July 2017. The winner was Shraya Moodley, who attends Epworth School in Pietermaritzburg. Her supportive family drove from Pietermaritzburg to join her in Grahamstown for their shared proud moment. Photo: Steven Lang Second was Sarah Martinson, of Roedean School…
STAFF REPORTER The National Arts Festival, which ended in Grahamstown last Sunday, has reported its final attendance figures for the year. “We experienced a 10,2% drop in attendance to our various events and performances, with overall Festival attendance settling to 202 643” Festival CEO Tony Lankester said. “While the drop isn’t pleasant, it isn’t surprising given the current economic climate and the costs associated with making the annual trip to Grahamstown. The recession is beginning to bite and South Africans are having to be more careful with their money. “On the positive side, the long-term growth trajectory is still positive,…