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Golfers can give Sherize a fighting chance

Community encouraged to support local fighter who will compete in the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation World Championships

June 24, 2026
Dave Savides 1 minute read
Sherize Verster is ready to rumble


Richards Bay’s Sherize Verster is focused on fundraising after being selected to represent South Africa at the IMMAF (International Mixed Martial Arts Federation) World Championships in Georgia from 1 to 7 November.

Her goal to get the R60 000 needed to cover the costs of entry fees, travel, accommodation and equipment includes a golf competition on Saturday, 8 August at the Richards Bay Country Club.

Entry fee is R350 per person for the 4-ball alliance betterball stableford event, and tee box sponsorship is available at R1 000 per tee.

Contact Annica on 035 7532441 or Cylvia on 083 6564483 for more details.

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June 24, 2026
Dave Savides 1 minute read

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Dave Savides

With 35 years of reporting under his belt, Dave is the veteran newshound of the Zululand Observer. He is an award-winning journalist covering sport and hard news stories, which he achieved not only while a ZO journalist, but also during his tenure as editor-in-chief. Having only recently stepped out of the ‘hot seat’, Dave is now consultant editor but continues chasing hard-hitting stories in his quest to bring news of value to our community of which he is an integral figure.
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