Sports

Runner gives fellow athlete CPR during a marathon helping to save her life

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 10, 2017April 10, 2017 259 0

Tracee De Almeida, an off duty nurse, gave a fellow runner CPR while waiting for emergency services to arrive, possibly helping to save her life.   Tracee De Almeida was…

Watch: The hilarious advert of the All Blacks making tackles throughout Japan, the end has a twist

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 3, 2017April 3, 2017 631 0

The All Blacks went around tackling innocent citizens of Japan, at first you are shocked by it, then you start to laugh and at the end you are moved by…

Meet the gym that’s coaching boxing gogos and uplifting its community

by I Have A Name@ialsohaveanameApril 3, 2017December 26, 2019 884 0

Claude started his gym to help train people in boxing; the first people interested was a group of old ladies. He took them on and now they are boxing gogos….

South African is set to be part of the Oxford University team rowing against Cambridge University

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 31, 2017March 31, 2017 875 0

William Cahill is third chair on the Oxford University rowing team, racing in the annual event against Cambridge University, which takes place 2nd April ’17   The Oxford vs Cambridge…

This South African woman is tackling stereotypes by taking on a ‘mans job’ in the rugby world

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 30, 2017March 30, 2017 112 0

Theresa le Roux is tackling stereotypes by taking on the management of the FNB Madibaz Rugby Club. She feels it’s important to build a stable environment!   Theresa le Roux’s…

South African returns home after epic 93 days transatlantic ‘Stand Up Paddle’ crossing

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 28, 2017June 25, 2025 141 0

Chris Bertish has returned home after his record-breaking 93 day solo transatlantic ‘Stand Up Paddle’ (SUP) crossing, he raised R5 million for charity   Chris Bertish set off on the greatest…

How Baseball is Making a Difference in South Africa

by Eva Melusine Thieme@sthiemeMarch 23, 2017February 20, 2024 291 0

Playing organised baseball is making a difference for hundreds of children in the impoverished township of Alexandra in South Africa. It takes a lot of grit and creativity to keep…

In memory of Joost van der Westhuizen, the J9 cycling team are planning a cycle in his honour

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 21, 2017March 21, 2017 234 0

The J9 cycle team are honouring Joost van der Westhuizen by raising funds for the J9 foundation while cycling the Winelands Encounter.   The Winelands Encounter is a race through…

Watch: Hilarious 80’s aerobics that makes us happy for today’s fitness culture

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 19, 2017August 26, 2018 5,199 0

This hilarious 80’s face workout is a funny reminder for us all to be grateful that we have things like yoga, cross-fit and Pilates these days.   In the 80’s…

Laureus Foundation South Africa continues to enrich the Youth!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 17, 2017 240 0

Vibrant, driven young leaders emerge from the 2017 Laureus ‘Youth Empowerment through Sport’ programme.   Laureus recently launched its sixth annual Youth Empowerment through Sport (YES) programme with an educational…