MSCSPORTS

Annual SASFIN bank sports quiz raises more than R250,000 for charity

[Issued by MSCSPORTS] The star-studded list of participants included Absa Premiership coach Gavin Hunt, Bafana Bafana legends Neil Tovey and Mark Williams, Greame Smith, Paul Harris and former Springbok Gcobani Bobo. 19 Jun 2013 09:22

Louis Oosthuizen is Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador

Mercedes-Benz South Africa has announced the appointment of South African professional golfer Louis Oosthuizen as its new international golf brand ambassador. The 30-year-old South African has had a hugely successful start to his career in 2007 with three homeland wins in that year. 19 Jun 2013 08:55

Extreme swimmer undertakes ice swims for drug-awareness

In mid-June and the beginning of July 2013, pioneer extreme swimmer and world record ultra-marathon swimmer Cecilia Schutte will be swimming her way into the record books to pioneer a drug-free world through raising funds for an NGO, Narconon, which specialises in implementing an effective, internationally recognised drug-awareness programme in schools and beyond. 18 Jun 2013 11:48

Why the Durban July is a 'handicapped' race

On Tuesday, 11 June 2013, the weights of the nominated runners for the Durban July 2013 were announced. For the betting public, this is the first important phase of the horse racing event. 18 Jun 2013 11:15

10 SA personalities sign up to Be the Stud for charity

A new campaign that imitates the stages of the Durban July has been launched by Sportingbet South Africa with #BeTheStud for Charity. 18 Jun 2013 10:50

SA men's hockey team announced for World League semis

On Thursday, 13 June 2013, the South African Hockey Association announced the men's hockey team that will be competing in the World League semi-finals that will run from 29 June to 7 July in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. 18 Jun 2013 10:30

Bizcommunity.com

Create/update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and win!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity.com before 30 June 2013 and stand a chance to WIN an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6000! 18 Jun 2013 12:09

Five-a Side Soccer Tournament teams with up-to-date career advice

A five-a-side soccer tournament teamed with world-class career advice and people from diverse backgrounds - that's what it's all about on the CareerBuild Annual Youth Day Soccer Tournament to be held on Monday, 17 June 2013 at Old Parks Sports Club, 1 Garden Avenue, Randburg (off Jan Smuts) from 8 am-4 pm (team registration from 7.30 am-8 am). 14 Jun 2013 11:02

Zola Budd takes on The Unlimited Challenge

It was a disappointment to many when Zola Budd withdrew from the Comrades marathon due to illness. However, Budd was back on the road at the Durban beach front on 8 June 2013 to take on The Unlimited 10km Challenge. This was a treat for the more than forty employees of the financial services provider who ran alongside Budd. 14 Jun 2013 09:56

2013 routes announced for Ride and Race the Rhino events

Entries are open for this year's Ride the Rhino and Race the Rhino mountain bike races, sponsored by Resolution Health Medical Scheme (Resolution Health) and Zurreal. This September, Ride the Rhino will take place in the Western Cape, and Race the Rhino in the Magaliesburg / Hartbeespoort area. The races aim to raise funds to help save the rhino and conserve the endangered Renosterveld region in the Western Cape. 14 Jun 2013 09:09

Tungsten

Nike strikes gold at Comrades

[Issued by Tungsten] The Comrades Marathon's official registration point is South Africa's largest running related expo, The Bonita's Comrades Expo. With over 110 stands displaying the latest and greatest in running, and over 45,000 visitors this year it provided the perfect backdrop to showcase Nike's most current and popular products. This year's collaboration with design notables Tungsten Design saw the creation of an innovative and striking stand that garnered such acclaim, they won the gold medal for best stand. 12 Jun 2013 10:02