News published April 2024
Cheap tyre imports the new normal - but tread lightly
26 Apr 2024
It is anticipated that seven out of every 10 vehicles in South Africa will be fitted with lower-priced imported tyres in the next five years. In 2021 these tyres, most of which are imported from China, already accounted for more than 50 per cent of local circulation, according to research by the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC). Werner du Preez, general manager of... Read More
26 Apr 2024
It is anticipated that seven out of every 10 vehicles in South Africa will be fitted with lower-priced imported tyres in the next five years. In 2021 these tyres, most of which are imported from China, already accounted for more than 50 per cent of local circulation, according to research by the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC). Werner du Preez, general manager of... Read More
World Penguin Day - 25 April 2024
25 Apr 2024
Thursday, April 25th is World Penguin Day, and since Algoa Bay is home to the largest breeding colony of the African Penguin, it's fitting to celebrate it here. The city offers various penguin experiences, with the most popular being a visit to SANCCOB or a marine safari experience to St. Croix Island, where the colony can be seen from the ocean. Read More
25 Apr 2024
Thursday, April 25th is World Penguin Day, and since Algoa Bay is home to the largest breeding colony of the African Penguin, it's fitting to celebrate it here. The city offers various penguin experiences, with the most popular being a visit to SANCCOB or a marine safari experience to St. Croix Island, where the colony can be seen from the ocean. Read More
Madibaz run amok as continuity proves decisive in Varsity Shield
05 Apr 2024
Continuity is proving to be the rocket fuel that has propelled the Madibaz to their unbeaten run in the FNB Varsity Shield this season. This is the view of captain Leon van der Merwe, who was voted the Player that Rocks after Mandela University stormed to their fifth consecutive victory by beating Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria recently. Read More
05 Apr 2024
Continuity is proving to be the rocket fuel that has propelled the Madibaz to their unbeaten run in the FNB Varsity Shield this season. This is the view of captain Leon van der Merwe, who was voted the Player that Rocks after Mandela University stormed to their fifth consecutive victory by beating Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria recently. Read More
Gqeberha speedster ready for next assignment
03 Apr 2024
Rising Madibaz speedster Ntiyiso Nkanyani, who set a personal best to annex the 400m hurdles title at the U20 nationals last week, is hoping to impress against even stiffer competition at the USSA championships in Stellenbosh this week. “My goal is to try to make the podium since I will be competing with senior athletes who have been doing this for a much longer time,” Nkanyani, who... Read More
03 Apr 2024
Rising Madibaz speedster Ntiyiso Nkanyani, who set a personal best to annex the 400m hurdles title at the U20 nationals last week, is hoping to impress against even stiffer competition at the USSA championships in Stellenbosh this week. “My goal is to try to make the podium since I will be competing with senior athletes who have been doing this for a much longer time,” Nkanyani, who... Read More
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