Hier kom die BOKKE...

It might be a cliche: "We need to transform SA and coach young aspiring Rugby players to be part of the springboks in the future"...Well the Springboks and the Pumas (Argentine counterparts) did just that when they took part in a tranformation set up in Dobsonville Soweto..

Young one from ages of 10-18 where also screaming "BEAST BEAST"...."Jongi, you play for the Cheetahs right?I want to play like you when I grow up"....you should have seen the excitment on their faces and how they absolutely love Rugby...Please do not deny them of this opportunity South Africa...

The Springbok coach had this to say: "We said we want to be the people's team. My teachers and coaches never knew what they had in me, and maybe one day these kids can show the same (potential)...if we can change some of these kids lives then we are glad to do that".

As you can see...I was there to capture the moments and snuck a picture with the Beast and Jongi (without looking like a groupie..coz trust me I'm not...I'm just avarage...hahaha)

Fight Night

I'm not a boxing fan but this was too good...check it out...
http://multimedia.thetimes.co.za/photos/2008/07/fight-night/

I'm officially a fan..!

I can now say I'm officially a fan...For the first time in my entire life I went to the Amakhosi Village (Naturena). I saw the boys hard at work today (Thursday) ahead of their Vodacom Challenge game against Man United.."they are going to trash those English boys"...!!

I grew supporting the mighty Amakhosi but had only seen most of them on TV and at some games I had gone to...but this...is totally awesome for me as I got to rub shoulders with "guys that frustrate me when they loose"....!! WOW..the joy's of being a sports journalist...

Where will he end up?

It is one of the biggest talking points in the soccer fraternity at the monment...Where is the 28year-old Brazilian star going to play next season? Ronaldhino fell out of favour with Mr. Raijkaard last season at Barcelona and is set to be showing his skills elsewhere this coming season.

But what is more confusing is that, the new coach has declared that the star midfilder is not in his plans but the club is still reluctant to sell him to bidding teams like Manchester City and AC Milan. Futher more, he has been selected in the Brazilian squad to play in Beijing 2008 as one of the older players but the club still refuses to let him go there...!! Is there sometype of conspiracy against the star?

Phone Booth

The next edition of phone booth has started yet again...Photographer, Moeketsie Moticoe brings to life some of the hidden and already famous talent in Mzantsi. Check it out for yourself.
http://multimedia.thetimes.co.za/photos/2008/07/the-dirty-skirts/ (dirty skirts)

Will I be one of these?

I'm moving to the sports sections of The Times as of Monday 14th July..and day and night I keep thinking to myself..."Will I be like one of these"? Now these men have built a name for themselves in the sports (soccer) fraternity and they are well respected for their knowledge of the business...

I'm talking about Mninawa Ntloko and Bareng-Batho Kortjaas. Ntloko wrote for The Times but was later recruited back by Business Day and BBK is currently with the Sunday Times and does the Metro FM sports show...Clearly these men have built a name for themselves, no doubt about that. I'm a bit nervous and excited at the same time...Is passion enough for this or I need more than just passion,determination and hard-work?

Whatch this space...I resume my duties on the 14th July.!

My first ever "podcast"...

As I type this...it has been viewed by 320 people with 3 comments (i guess people just like viewing and not commenting)...Its about the Hartebeespoot dam which has been infested by high levels of algae! check it out
http://multimedia.thetimes.co.za/photos/2008/06/3-year-clean-up-for-dam/