Unsung heroes behind Westville Bowls Club’s success

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The Westville Bowls Club members take immense pride in their immaculate greens, which have been rated among the best in the district by the Green’s Standing Committee, ...

Roberts and Bauristhene shine at BSA Masters

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Competing on faster greens than those typically encountered on the coast, the bowlers faced an additional challenge that tested their adaptability and precision ...

Port Natal Bowls set for BSA Masters

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Port Natal Bowls district teams excelled at the KZN Quadrangular tournament, securing overall titles in both men’s and women’s divisions.

Mkize and Blount rise to the top at Durban Bowling Club

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Discover the highlights from the Novice Singles Championship at Durban Bowling Club, where Siya Mkize and Michelle Blount showcased their exceptional skills and ...

Rising stars McDowell, Mkhungo shine at Durban BC’s novice singles

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The men’s last 32 of the Novice Singles Tournament hosted by Durban Bowling Club last Saturday showcased the thrill of this competition as a platform for new talent ...

Novice Singles gets the 2025 Port Natal Bowls season rolling

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The 2025 Port Natal Bowls season kicked off in grand style last weekend as Durban Bowling Club hosted the opening rounds of the Men’s and Ladies’ Novice Singles ...

Port Natal Bowls trio achieve national recognition

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This being the last bowls column for 2024, Steve Kelf, the PNB president, sends this message to district bowlers: ‘As we close out another successful year of bowls, ...

Growth of youth bowlers paving an exciting future for Port Natal Bowls

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This meteoric rise in junior bowls at Port Natal is largely credited to the tireless efforts of John Perfect, whose vision and drive have been instrumental in creating ...

Home advantage can help in-form Thriston Lawrence at Sun City

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Max Homa is seeking to become the eighth player in the Nedbank Golf Challenge to successfully defend his title, and the first American to do so since Jim Furyk in ...

By embracing etiquette and ethics, lawn bowls can continue to flourish

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At its heart, etiquette in lawn bowls is simply the practice of “good sportsmanship”.

Composed Wayne Roberts chasing a medal at World Bowls Champion of Champions

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All eyes in the South African bowling fraternity will be on the World Bowls Champion of Champions Tournament, set to commence with practice play next Monday.

Understanding diabetes: the role of plant-based and indigenous foods in management

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In South Africa, 4. 2 million adults (1 in 9 adults) are living with diabetes.

Stella Park triumph at Bluff Ladies bowls tournament

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With a history of over 30 years, the Bluff Bowling Club’s exclusive ladies only tournament remains a much-appreciated annual tradition, embodying the spirit of camaraderie ...

Port Natal Bowls identifying new talent and sharpening skills

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This weekend, Westville Country Club will be the stage for exciting showdowns as the section winners in the men’s and women’s PNB Fours Championship gather for the ...

Westville Wizards dominate Port Natal Bowls men’s midweek trips

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With local and international bowls thriving, there’s no doubt that the future of the sport in South Africa looks brighter than ever.

How a history museum set a wicked precedent

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Scholar Wandile Kasibe documents the tumultuous history of the South African Natural History Museum, as part of this year’s Heritage Month, with its focus on the ...

Umhlali and Hillary scoop Port Natal Bowls pairs titles

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Despite the ominous clouds that had been looming all morning finally releasing their downpour at Umhlali Country Club, the atmosphere remained electric with anticipation. ...

Assisted dying – focus on roll of palliative care physicians

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Assisted dying takes two forms: physician-assisted suicide, in which health-care professionals prescribe lethal drugs for the patient to self-administer; and euthanasia, ...

Navigating paths to China’s and Africa’s modernisation

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‘China remains dedicated to supporting African countries in developmental aspirations’.

Stage set for thrilling KZN bowls league final round

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Teams across the divisions fought fiercely for crucial points last weekend, either to secure their place at the top of the standings or to stave off the threat of ...

Iqbal Khan: A special friend, trusted reporter and man of integrity

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ENZO COPPOLA COMING out of high school, Iqbal Khan began a career in freelance journalism, which included covering sport for Capital Radio. In January 1980, his ...

Botha’s feat at singles champs unfourgettable

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The 41-year-old Botha not only became the youngest women’s masters champion but also achieved the remarkable feat of winning four singles championship titles in ...

Cheetahs claw their way around Bulls’ herd

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They were deserved winners over the side from Tshwane, outscoring them six tries to four after leading 17-8 at half-time.

ADHD in the workplace: stigma to strength

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The challenges and opportunities associated with neurodiversity in adults, and specifically adults in the workforce, remain comparatively under-examined.

Spotting social media job scams

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Facebook, with its broad user base, is particularly desirable for scammers.