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Two players who have yet to play Super Rugby have been named in the DHL Stormers' 22-man match day squad to play the Reds at Newlands on Saturday. It is a most unlikely scenario to be fielding two debutantes since the Stormers have already played 11 matches this season but the injury crises has has dealt the side one crippling blow after the other. In addition, lock Gerbrandt Grobler, will be making a run-on debut after he joined the fray as a substitute in last [More]

Premier League champs Manchester United are once again English football’s biggest earners. Figures released Tuesday by the EPL indicate the Red Devils received more than $92 million in prize money and broadcast payments. [More]

The Chile-born Manuel Pellegrini has signed a two-year deal to replace Roberto Mancini as Manchester City boss, according to reports. The coach has been told by current club Malaga they will waive the £3.4m release clause in his contract, freeing him to join City. Pellegrini, 59, has two years remaining on his deal with the La Liga side. [More]

The Stormers have been dreadful on their Australasia tour and now they've copped a huge monetary fine as well because they'be brought the game into disrepute. After three tour games, the Stormers have one win to show and have landed in a lowly 10th position on the Super Rugby standings. The SANZAR Judicial Hearing conducted by Mr Terry Willis (Australia) on Wednesday found the Stormers team guilty of misconduct [More]

With reference to an article that appeared in the Beeld newspaper on Tuesday, the Sharks (Pty) Ltd would like to place on record the following: The Sharks strongly condemn this article, which borders on sensational and tabloid journalism. The report is unsubstantiated and irresponsible and we strongly deny that any such rift is evident in the camp. [More]

In 2011 Capetonian Lynne Cumings started a Mother’s Day initiative in memory of her mother. In year one she donated one cake to the Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged but vowed to get more people and companies involved going forward. In year two, with the support of the Kfm Breakfast Team, this grew to a donation of 150 cakes from Kfm listeners and other Capetonians and corporates. [More]

Kalakoda Promotions have announced the 31 May bill for the Cape Sun, in Strand Street, in the City Centre. SA BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE 12 ROUNDS – Mandatory Title Defense Toto Helebe (Champ) VS Klaas Mboyane (No 1 Contender) [More]

The wait is over for pizza lovers, the Col’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is back! Four months, four celebrity chefs and four amazing pizzas! Liam Tomlin kicks off in May, followed by extreme adventurer and chef, David Grier in June, and the creative goddesses from Charly’s Bakery in July. And in the spotlight for August? Col’Cacchio pizzeria is giving all foodies the chance to star in the Pizza Challenge Live, now SA’s first online reality show. Entries are open and it’s time for all home chefs to show South Africa their pizza-making ingenuity! How Pizza Challenge Live works: [More]

With the battle for promotion remaining tight at the top of the National First Division, Engen Santos gear up for their final challenge against former PSL-rivals Jomo Cosmos at Athlone Stadium on Sunday, 19 May, 2013. Contests between these two teams have always been robust, with a number of past encounters resulting in a stalemate. However, Jomo Cosmos may even feel that they have a slight upper hand, having won one game more in the last five league encounters between these two sides. They will have to contend with a determined [More]

Experience the Vivacious Vixens of the Villa as they entertain you with a volcanic variety of your favourite songs. Performing in their Pradas for over 17 years, the gals Lilly Slaptsilli and Keiron Legacy will leave audiences spellbound with their craft and array of designer frocks. The MINCE show has been performed locally and abroad and the Southern Sun Cape Sun hotel is now thrilled to be hosting this vibrant pair on stage at the The Villa supper theatre on Sunday evenings. [More]