Sport

No proper court but school boasts netball champions

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

“Why I became a bodybuilder”

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

Boxers say too few pro fights in Cape Town

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

Wheelchair tennis in Khayelitsha

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

One-legged weightlifter aims for Paralympics

Half of Ntsikelelo Mdladlana's leg was destroyed in a shack fire in 2007.

Siyabonga Kalipa

News | 31 July 2014

Khayelitsha youths punching above their weight

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

Langa’s national hockey star

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

Cape Town kids learn stick fighting

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

Boxing ref shows it’s not just for men

Most women donā€™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, ā€˜the 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

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 coachā€™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 ā€œwarrior geneā€, 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