Sokkerstad

Sokkerstad, ook bekend as die FNB Stadion, in Johannesburg is die grootste stadion in Afrika en kan net minder as 95,000 mense akkommodeer. Die stadion is opgegradeer net voor die 2010 FIFA Wêreldbeker en het die bynaam Kalbas gekry omdat dit soos 'n tradisionele Afrikapot lyk.

Drama Princess is an Ironkid

On Saturday Drama Princess participated in her first Ironkids South Africa and we are so proud of her for doing it. She has been parading her medal for everybody to see for two days now, even showing it off in church on Sunday and going to the headmaster's (who has participated in Ironman himself) office at school … Continue reading Drama Princess is an Ironkid →

Ironman run

This past weekend was Ironman South Africa weekend in Port Elizabeth and what an incredible event it was again. It truly is one of Port Elizabeth's flagship events. It started on Friday afternoon with the Irongirl ladies 10 km run. Saturday morning kicked off with the Corporate Ironman where teams of three (or individuals) do a … Continue reading Ironman run →

Supporting the Warriors

I received tickets to go and watch the Warriors, our local cricket franchise, play the Knights in a Pro20 game on Friday night. I've only taken the family along to a cricket match once before a couple of years ago and decided to do so again. We sat on the grass banks below the Duckpond Pavilion and … Continue reading Supporting the Warriors →

Track bell

This time of the year all the schools are doing their inter-school athletics and Chaos Boy's school was no different. After sitting through a long boring day on the stands last year, I volunteered to help with time keeping this year to get the time to pass faster. I had a very enjoyable day, but … Continue reading Track bell →

South African Junior Chess Championships

For the last week some of the brightest young minds in the country have been taking part in the annual South Africa Junior Chess Championships, this year hosted at the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan University right here in Port Elizabeth. I popped down to the Indoor Sports Centre to have a peek and nearly fell … Continue reading South African Junior Chess Championships →

Celebrations

Celebrations as the All Blacks receive the trophee as winners of the South African leg of the IRB 7's World Series in Port Elizabeth.Another reason to celebrate is the fact that today is Port Elizabeth Daily Photo's 1500th post and thus my 1000th post since taking over the blog from Max and Sue. This comes shortly after I … Continue reading Celebrations →

Running out for the final

The Blitzbokke (South Africa) and the All Blacks (New Zealand) takes the field for the start of the final of the South African leg of the IRB 7's World Series in Port Elizabeth. The crowd went mad every time the Boks touched the ball and I think most people were on their feet for just … Continue reading Running out for the final →

IRB 7’s action

On Friday and Saturday (9 and 10 December 2011) the South African leg of the IRB 7's World Series took place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the first time. Getting the 7's to the city was a big scoop and the action on and off the field didn't disappoint. The event truly lived … Continue reading IRB 7’s action →

Stormy stadium skies

On Thursday it was announced that the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium right here in Port Elizabeth will be hosting the third rugby test between the Springboks and England on 23 June 2012. Stunning news for the city, especially after the very successful Tri-Nations match that was hosted here in August. Port Elizabeth has showed SA Rugby … Continue reading Stormy stadium skies →