Nashua Maluti went to great lengths to make it an event of epic proportions, hiring parachutists from SkyDive Rustenburg to descend upon the field to deliver the ball to the captain of the Vryheid High School first team.
Paul Korb from Nashua (third from left), along with two representatives from Vryheid High School's first team, Soon Moolman and the two parachutists who delivered the ball.
Paul Korb from Nashua (third from left), along with two representatives from Vryheid High School’s first team, Soon Moolman and the two parachutists who delivered the ball.
VRYHEID High School recently played host to the 28th annual VHS Nashua Rugby Week.
Afr Kroonstad 2 played against Michaelhouse Colts early on in the day.A line-out between Afr Kroonstad 2 and Michaelhouse Colts.Both teams played with heart and determination.
April 1 marked the start of the tournament, with teams battling it out to be on top at the close of the tournament on Saturday, April 4.
Kingsway were no match for Vryheid Landbou, who dominated the game.A line-out between Landbou and Kingsway.Kingsway and Landbou go head to head in a scrum.
Teamwork and determination led Landbou to a convincing victory against Kingsway.
The fixtures for the day were as follows: 9:30am-10:30am Barbarians vs Pongola Academy; 11:00am-12:00 Afr Kroonstad 2 vs Michaelhouse Colts; 12:00 – 1:00pm Vryheid Landbou vs Kingsway High School; 1:00pm – 2:00pm Affies 3 vs Hoërskool Richardsbaai; 2:00pm – 3:00pm Maritzburg College vs Hoërskool Zwartkop; 3:00pm – 4:00pm Afr Kroonstad 1 vs Affies XV; 4:00pm – 5:00pm Grey College Strawberries XV vs Westville High School 2nd XV; 5:30pm – 6:30pm Pionier Hoërskool vs Michael House XV and 6:30pm – 7:30pm Vryheid High School vs Port Shepstone High School.
A PHS player charges forward against the red and white striped wall of defense of Michael House XV.Vryheid High School and Port Shepstone High School engage in a scrum in the final match of the evening.
Nashua Maluti went to great lengths to make it an event of epic proportions, hiring parachutists from SkyDive Rustenburg to descend upon the field to deliver the ball to the captain of the Vryheid High School first team.
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Nashua, the pilot, the parachutists and the ball…
Let the games begin…
Craig van Heerden, one of the organisers of the event, congratulates winner Travis Teasdale, who was awarded traditional Zulu garb in line with the ‘impi’ theme of the race.
Jean Engelbrecht and Andre van Straaten.
Tewie Wessels’ Eventide team of Sylvia and Cornie Malan and Bertie Venter took the honours in the Harcourts Business League. Anthon Raubenheimer (left) of Harcourts congratulated the winners.
Ward Councillor Thoko Makaba encouraged the group to work together and work hard to change their lives through this project. She was accompanied by Mr Shaalim Mohanlall of Ashalia Scrap and Waste company (left), Mr Rajan Dubree, Endumeni Waste Management Officer(Middle) and Sherly Bujram of Endumeni Municipality to head-over the equipment to the organization.
The front of the Hollander Corps Memorial at the Elandslaagte battlefield.
Ken Gillings, a battlefields tour guide, inspects the destruction behind the memorial.
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