Category Archives: Sports

Telkom VS Gaming at Comic Con Africa 2023

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Telkom VS Gaming, the official gaming and connectivity partner of Comic Con Africa, is set to elevate the gaming experience where they will once again host the league finals between 22-25 September 2023.

Comic Con Africa promises an action-packed weekend where esports competitions, cosplay, artists, and gaming enthusiasts come together to celebrate pop culture and gaming.

Telkom remains committed to driving the local esports industry forward by providing improved spectator access, increased awareness, education, and a fun and rewarding environment for both professional and casual gaming enthusiasts. This year, Telkom will elevate the gaming experience for fans and participants alike in the gaming hall where attendees will witness the Telkom VS Gaming Masters, the Telkom VS Gaming Championships, eDiski and High School eSport League (HSEL) finals.

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Pearl Modiadie To Host “Joburg Polo In The Park”

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Renowned luxury events and marketing company African Deluxe Company have announced that award winning media personality, Pearl Modiadie, will be the official host for the annual Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park taking place at  the Inanda Country Base in Kyalami on Saturday, 16 September 2023.

Attended by SA’s elite, including top business execs, celebrities, media and Polo enthusiasts and back for the third edition, the lifestyle extravaganza offers unforgettable curated experiences, great food, over-the-top fashion, as well as live music on the side lines.

The AFROGLAM COUTURE dress code aims to celebrate our South Africa heritage while showcasing the Spirit of Africa in all things chic, colourful and creative as the 2023 theme.

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Joburg Polo in the Park

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I attended the inaugural Standard Bank Polo in the Park in 2019, and it was indeed a spectacular day!

Now, this much awaited polo event is back for 2023!

African Deluxe Company, event producers of the Joburg Polo in the Park, have officially confirmed the 2023 edition of the Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park, set to take place this September at the Polo Fields at the esteemed Inanda Country Base in Kyalami, with tickets sales currently open.

Back for a third year, the Joburg Polo in the Park first launched in 2019, encapsulating the time-honoured sport of Polo with high fashion, good music and delectable gourmet food and drink.

The Standard Bank Joburg Polo in the Park offers a delightful way to enjoy the sport of kings as they host a unique format of polo featuring only three players aside from an inflatable ball, unlike the hard ball used in traditional matches. The game captures the imagination of equestrian lovers in grand style, allowing spectators to get up close to the exciting action while enjoying all the thrills of the matches.

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Nike introduces the new Springboks National Team Kit and Collection

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In support of the Springboks’ participation in the biggest rugby tournament later this year, Nike has created a team kit that provides the team with the latest in innovation and design.

Elite players require a kit that provides comfort, durability, and support; these insights informed the design and craft of the new Springboks kit. 

The jersey was engineered to serve the needs of the athlete and what the Springboks will experience on the field is a jersey that keeps them dry and cool, provides reinforcement and mobility allowing them to move with less friction. 

Nike designers worked closely with the Springbok team to design a kit that reflects the history of the team and South African culture.

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Comrades Marathon and what to carry with you as a runner

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If you have any runner friends or live in South Africa, you will have seen runners or supporters of runners counting down to the ultimate human race, the 96th Comrades Marathon, taking place in just a few days on Sunday, 11 June 2023. This year, the race starts in Pietermaritzburg and ends in Durban. With 20,000 entries, one can only imagine the hustle and bustle leading up to the big event. 

On the flip side, if you’re a runner, you’re just about to reach the end of your training programme and do the last-minute administrative preparations. GOOD LUCK! 

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