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With some stunning views and vistas highlighting the Ultra-Trail Drakensberg Festival of Trail Running, the addition of the UTD160 at this year's event means that the event will appeal to the most hardened and experienced of ultra-trail runners over the weekend of 28-29 April. PHOTO: Anthony Grote (Gameplan Media)

Drakenberg run to test even most hardened ultra-runner

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Gameplan MediaMarch 26, 2018

The Ultra-Trail Drakensberg festival is now in its second year and offers runners of every ability a chance to enjoy…

Precious Mthembu, who plays wing defence for the SPAR Proteas has encouraged the nation to get behind the national side at this year's Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia.

Precious nets SA Commonwealth Games dream

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Shiraz HabbibMarch 25, 2018

The 33-year-old, who is appearing at her third Commonwealth Games said she is excited about the upcoming competition.

Northwood School learner, Andile Mokgakane said he hopes to make the SA cricket team to tour England later this year after being part of the young Proteas ICC U19 world cup squad.

Andile hopes for more Protea action

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Shiraz Habbib March 23, 2018

Mokgakane who only got to play two games (a warm-up game and a pool game) at the tournament said the…

Riders of the 2018 KAP sani2c will still experience the thrill of the floating bridge over the lagoon in Scottburgh. PHOTO: Anthony Grote (Gameplan Media)

Sani2c magic remains despite change of finish venue

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Gameplan Media March 22, 2018

There were a number of factors that influenced the decision to change the finish venue, but ultimately it was a…

Greenwood Park Primary school learners getting ready for the hockey season using their newly donated equipment. Principal Ian Africa and SA Hockey men's captain, Tim Drummond with delighted learners, Nandi Mkhize, Tariq Mohamed, Jadine Fraai and Lee Ogle.

Hockey heroes handover hockey collection to Greenwood Park Primary

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Northglen NewsMarch 20, 2018

The handover of the collected kit was spearheaded by a former learner at the school and former SA Ladies Hockey…

Less than 90 days until Comrades

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Northglen NewsMarch 19, 2018

Runners have been urged to submit their qualifying details and secure their space on the start line of the 93rd…

Local resident, Phil Tomlinson, has urged participants to don a purple speedo and join him and hundreds of other men at College Rovers on Friday, 16 March at 3pm as they raise funds and awareness for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Association of South Africa.

LISTEN-Be a Daredevil, run Cancer out of town

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Northglen NewsMarch 13, 2018

Proceeds from the run will be donated to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Association…

Durban North resident and Olympic bronze medallist, Henri Schoeman celebrates after crossing the finish line after winning the first World Triathlon Series event in Abu Dhabi. PHOTO: Submitted

Historic win for Durban North’s Schoeman

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Shiraz Habbib March 12, 2018

The former Oakridge College learner managed to come out on top and become only the second man in WTS history…

Bili Ntuli and Mohammed Mea jostle for the ball with Tim Drummond in support. The SA men's hockey team held its first bootcamp at Riverside Hockey Club last week PHOTO: Jono Nienaber (Pure Photographic Studio)

Hockey fans rub shoulders with SA team

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Northglen NewsMarch 12, 2018

The team took part in a combination of fitness, skills and other important training drills at Riverside Sports who sponsored…

Beverley Baksa from uMhlanga was part of the South African team that won gold at the Tent-pegging world cup in Oman last month.

Local lass gallops to victory in ancient sport

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Bhekumndeni KuneneMarch 10, 2018

Baksa recently represented South Africa at the first-ever Tent-Pegging Women's World Cup in Oman last month.

Local triathlon event organiser Damian Bradley said Gwala was surprisingly positive when he visited him in hospital. "He doesn't want athletes to be put off by what has happened to him," said Bradley. "No matter what sport you are involved in, and whether you are an elite or a recreational athlete, getting up early to train is part of your lifestyle." PHOTO: Submitted

Mhlengi Gwala determined to recover from attack

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Gameplan MediaMarch 9, 2018

The 26 year old has already regained feeling in his right foot, which has the medical team optimistic about his…

Bradley Weiss dominated on the bike and on the run to claim the national Long Distance Triathlon title at the 2018 MiWayLife Durban Ultra Triathlon on the Durban beachfront on Sunday. PHOTO: Kevin Sawyer (Gameplan Media)

Weiss and Watkinson storm to ultra titles

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Gameplan MediaMarch 5, 2018

Bradley Weiss and Annah Watkinson stormed to the respective men's and women's title on Durban's Golden Mile on Sunday.

Drakenberg run to test even most hardened ultra-runner

Precious nets SA Commonwealth Games dream

Andile hopes for more Protea action

Sani2c magic remains despite change of finish venue

Hockey heroes handover hockey collection to Greenwood Park Primary

Less than 90 days until Comrades

LISTEN-Be a Daredevil, run Cancer out of town

Historic win for Durban North’s Schoeman

Hockey fans rub shoulders with SA team

Local lass gallops to victory in ancient sport

Mhlengi Gwala determined to recover from attack

Weiss and Watkinson storm to ultra titles

Project to repair collapsed stormwater pipe in Glenashley

R1.6m in fake cash seized in Umhlanga raid, one suspect arrested

Durban North pool car park to be upgraded in R1m project