The Mfuleni community in Cape Town have been celebrating the success of its high school Netball team in the SA National Championships. The championships were held at Ekurhuleni in Gauteng in August, and the under 16 team from Manzomthombo High School won the tournament.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 12 August 2014
The Western Cape Bodybuilding Union held a competition in Bellville on the weekend of 9 and 10 August to select athletes to represent the province nationally in Port Elizabeth. The divisions ranged from under 15 to heavyweight athletes.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 12 August 2014
The lack of professional boxing fights in Cape Town sees two boxers from the Cape off to Johannesburg to participate in a Golden Gloves Promotions tournament on the weekend, 9 to 10 August.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 7 August 2014
27-year-old Mayenzeke Gwija from Khayelitsha was born disabled in both legs. But he has not let disability get in the way of becoming a success in sport. He is currently ranked fifth by Wheelchair Tennis of South Africa.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 5 August 2014
Half of Ntsikelelo Mdladlana's leg was destroyed in a shack fire in 2007.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 31 July 2014
In a sandy part of Khayelitsha called Enkanini, it is a big surprise to find between the shacks one with blue paint on its outside declaring: African Youth Boxing Club.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 18 July 2014
A local player from Langa was in the South African team which finished in 11th place at the recent Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands. Siyabonga Kalipa spoke to Lungile Tsolekile.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 9 July 2014
Traditional stick fighting is one of the sports being taught to children in the school holiday programme set up by the City of Cape Town.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 8 July 2014
Most women donāt 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
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
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
What used to be a mugging haven for Makhaza Khayelitsha thugs has had a facelift. Officially opened late last year, āthe parkā 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
Former Ajax Cape Town Youth player Maahier Davids chose soccer coaching over playing. The Ajax under 19 coachās 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
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
Gang members and competitive sportsmen may share a āwarrior geneā, according to Don Pinnock of the Usiko Trust.
Pharie Sefali
News | 23 May 2014
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