Sport
Boxing ref shows it’s not just for men
Most women don’t go far in boxing, but Zodumo Ndude from Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay did not let that stop her. Today she is a referee and a judge.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 1 July 2014
Life changing trials for Chilli Boys
Chippa United, recently promoted to the Premier Soccer League team, held the first of its open trials on 25 June. Over 100 players from around the Cape and the country made their way to the Philippi stadium, home of the Chilli Boys as Chippa United is affectionately known.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 27 June 2014
Athlone players need funds to reach Baseball World Cup
Of the eight players that have been selected from the Western Province team to showcase their baseball skills internationally, two players, who play for the Athlone As baseball team, may see their dream of playing in an international event shattered.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 23 June 2014
Canoeing - the new sport in Khayelitsha
What used to be a mugging haven for Makhaza Khayelitsha thugs has had a facelift. Officially opened late last year, ‘the park’ as it is known by people in the area, now comprises an outdoor gym and a play park for children, and there are canoeists in the dam.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 12 June 2014
Ajax U19 coach says there is no better job
Former Ajax Cape Town Youth player Maahier Davids chose soccer coaching over playing. The Ajax under 19 coach’s time at Ikamva is paying dividends for the club as his team is winning nearly every tournament they play. Siyabonga Kalipa spoke to him.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 27 May 2014
Philippi hosts exciting boxing tournament
Umanyano Boxing club hosted boxers from across Cape Town this past weekend when it held the Elite Boxing Championships in Vuyiseka High School in Philippi.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 27 May 2014
Can sport help reduce city’s violence?
Gang members and competitive sportsmen may share a “warrior gene”, according to Don Pinnock of the Usiko Trust.
Pharie Sefali
News | 23 May 2014
Former champion Jaji Sbali puts on the gloves in Philippi
Former champion flyweight and junior bantamweight Jaji Sbali from Mdantsane - the home of so many champion boxers - is determined to teach young boxers in Philippi the sport he loves.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 23 May 2014
Langa rugby club holds on against CPUT
Busy Bees Rugby Club of Langa hosted Cape Peninsula University for Technology (CPUT) on Saturday. Both teams are in the City Region League and hope to be promoted to the higher Super C league.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 13 May 2014