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
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
Nyanga is one of the most dangerous townships in the country. It leads the country in number of murders per capita. But Nyanga youth are trying to change the image their township.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 12 May 2014
The newly opened Hockey Turf in Langa stadium was put in action this past weekend. Mandalay Girls Hockey Club hosted the Ou Ballies Hockey Club from Bellville.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 12 May 2014
Youngsters from around Cape Town spent Workersā Day breaking a sweat on the rugby field in the inaugural Thabiet Rossier Under 14 Legacy Cup.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 6 May 2014
Ajax Cape Town are the 2014 Metropolitan U19 Premier Cup champions. The young Urban Warriors defended the championship they won last year when they defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 22 April 2014
A sunny Wednesday afternoon at Erica stadium in Belhar saw the start to the long-awaited Metropolitan U19 Premier Cup. The tournament, also known as the Bayhill Cup after its founders Bayhill United, hosts up to 31 professional and amateur teams from across the country and internationally.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 17 April 2014