News published April 2025


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Inspired Mitchell targets Gqeberha race after Two Oceans triumph
11 Apr 2025
After showing the junior field a clean pair of heels at the Two Oceans half-marathon recently, teenage road-running sensation Abbie Mitchell will take on an elite field at the Absa Run Your City 10km in Gqeberha on Sunday. Read More

GLAD RAGS – SUSTAINABILITY IS ALWAYS IN STYLE
11 Apr 2025
Join the Movement - Donate Your Unwanted Fabrics Today! Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa – Fashion with purpose takes centre stage in Gqeberha as the Glad Rags initiative invites the public to donate unwanted textiles to fuel a unique upcycled fashion challenge. Read More

Splash Festival 2025 Set to Light Up Nelson Mandela Bay with Music, Food & Family Fun!
09 Apr 2025
Get ready, Nelson Mandela Bay! The much-anticipated Splash Festival 2025 is making a dazzling return to Kings Beach from April 18th to 21st, promising a spectacular Easter weekend filled with live music, food, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Powered by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and proudly supported by SPAR Eastern Cape, this year’s event is poised to transform the... Read More

Long-time skipper eyes perfect farewell in Varsity Shield final
09 Apr 2025
Experienced Madibaz captain Leon van der Merwe will aim for the perfect farewell when he leads the Gqeberha team in the FNB Varsity Shield final against Varsity College in Durban on Friday afternoon. Read More

Detshe impresses at nationals as she transitions to steeplechase
04 Apr 2025
Middle-distance runner Amanda Detshe fulfilled her coach’s prophecy when she secured silver in a personal best time in the taxing 3 000m steeplechase at the U23 Athletics South Africa Championships in Cape Town last week. The 21-year-old, who trains under former provincial star Leonardo de Villiers, caught the eye in January when she qualified for the 5 000m at the senior national... Read More

Seven wins on the trot Madibaz’s ticket into Varsity Shield final
02 Apr 2025
Madibaz prop Imibongo Mvuleni will have a front-row seat when his team put everything on the line against University of the Western Cape to win a spot in the FNB Varsity Shield final. The highly-anticipated clash at the Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday is the result of an impressive 2025 campaign for the home team. Read More