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As the country’s only woman CEO in cricket administration, Elise Lombard doesn’t shy away from attention to detail with a focus on consistent hard work, and her efforts have lead to her nomination as the 2008 Shoprite Checkers Woman of the Year Award, among other notable achievements. But Elise is a down-to-earth administrator who has […]
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More than 3750 children from disadvantaged communities in the Western and Southern Cape took to the streets for the 2008 Pinnacle Point Street Cricket League which kicked off on Friday, October 10, as cricket takes over the sporting landscape this summer.
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Women’s cricket worldwide is being taken more seriously, led by the sincere support of the International Cricket Council (ICC), which has put increased resources behind the women’s game, leading to an ever-improving profile in many countries. In March next year, eight countries will participate in the ICC Women’s World Cup in Australia, which promises to […]
November 2008 Woman: Elise Lombard
As the country’s only woman CEO in cricket administration, Elise Lombard doesn’t shy away from attention to detail with a focus on consistent hard work, and her efforts have lead to her nomination as the 2008 Shoprite Checkers Woman of the Year Award, among other notable achievements. But Elise is a down-to-earth administrator who has […]
Being In the Moment
Last month we spoke about using the vibrancy of our five senses to give us guidance in making positive choices. Slowing down to pay attention to the world around us through our senses is about mindfulness, and being in the present moment. In the craziness of the information age where success is measured by being […]
Rachel’s Climbing High
My name is Rachel Kelsey Colenso. I am 39 years old and was born in Pretoria. My parents ran safaris in the Okavango and so my very early life was spent in the Okavango Delta. I went to school at Rand Park High, in Gauteng, and then went to university at Wits. I studied Fine […]
Cricket is Here!
It’s cricket season, and the allure of summer has set the tone for an awesome season, so its time to get out there and support this great game. I travelled to Bloemfontein and Kimberley to watch Graeme Smith and the Proteas play Kenya in two MTN One Day Internationals last weekend, and it was great […]
Nabeehah Makes History
Fighter Nabeehah Sayed made history for South Africa, when she became the first person to bring home a gold medal from the WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) World Championships, which took place in Naples, Italy from 24-27 September 2008, where she represented a 66-member Springbok team, along with her coach and cousin, Irshaad Sayed.
Juniors Pursue Tennis Dreams
Not known to capture the attention of most South African youngsters, tennis has yet to penetrate the masses of youth in the country. Somehow, five young ladies from Mzimhlope, Soweto have come to love the sport & are pursuing their dreams together.
Calling all Beautiful Girls
Girlsport is an Academy that offers soccer training to girls in a safe, fun environment, where every training session is disciplined, professional and structured. Our motto being “A beautiful game for beautiful girls”.
Billie-Jean Brings Tennis to Middle East
Former US tennis star Billie-Jean King is at it again, giving time to develop the sport of tennis in the Middle East, and her endorsement of the World Tennis Association has brought in vital partnerships with UNESCO, and financial backing from technology titan, Sony Ericsson.
Pinnacle Point Promotes Cricket
More than 3750 children from disadvantaged communities in the Western and Southern Cape took to the streets for the 2008 Pinnacle Point Street Cricket League which kicked off on Friday, October 10, as cricket takes over the sporting landscape this summer.