Sport and recreation

Successful tee-off for budget 2012

CITY officials swapped suits for golf shirts and took to the greens of the Johannesburg Country Club to mark the successful tabling of the 2012/13 budget.

Pirates parade trophy

THE mayoral parlour turned black and white to welcome the reigning champions. After meeting the mayor, the Bucs toured through the city.

Diepsloot Park gets a gym

THE second outdoor gym has opened in Joburg, this time in Diepsloot. Excited residents greeted the opening, and were keen to learn how to use the equipment.

Let your dog do the walking

SIGN up for the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk, and bring your dog along on the 5km or 8km route. It’s good for both of you.

Police golf day raises funds

THE children of officers killed on duty benefited from the metro police’s Chief's Charity Golf Day, along with two NGOs.

New route for Cycle Challenge

IF you’ve always wanted to take part in the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge but have been put off by the distance, the new 40km route may be more to your liking.

Jozi lands anti-doping meet

THE World Anti-Doping Agency will hold its fourth international conference in Johannesburg, where world leaders in sport will meet to discuss solutions to the issue.

Freedom Day fun

ART and culture are the hallmarks of Freedom Day activities in Joburg, with concerts and festivals planned. There is also a fun run.

Training at outdoor gym

IT’S easy to work up a sweat at the Petrus Molefe Eco Park, where there is a variety of equipment for weight training and cardio exercises.

Outdoor gym proves popular

PEOPLE are flocking to the outdoor gym at Petrus Molefe Eco Park, where regular morning aerobics classes are always full.
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Sports minister to participate in cycle race

FROM the Cabinet to the streets of Joburg: Fikile Mbalula is training hard to Ride for a Purpose in the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge scheduled for November, when cyclists will raise funds for charity.

Entries open for Walk the Talk

THE Discovery 702 Walk the Talk takes place on 22 July, but entries are open already and you’re advised to sign up before it’s too late.

Banyana win friendly

THE women’s national soccer team did the country proud in a Human Rights Day friendly, beating the continent’s number two, Ghana.

Run of success

THE first Run Free. Run Jozi marathon was a great success, with runners enjoying the strenuous route through downtown Joburg.

Roads to close for night race

RUNNERS – about 10 000 of them – will take the place of cars on Joburg’s usually busy inner city streets for the inaugural Nike Run Free. Run Jozi night race.

Companies can enter Walk the Talk

WINTER is in view, which means it’s time for the annual Discovery 702 Walk the Talk. Corporate entries have opened. Entries for individuals are to open next month.

City readies for night run

THE Run Free. Run Jozi run is less than a week away. Athletes will take back the night-time inner city streets in the unusual race.

Entries open for the Challenge

SPORTING a brand-new logo, the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge has ridden into view. It’s time to get those entries in.

Young golfer with big dreams

GOLF may not be the most popular sport in South Africa, but it is growing. Young Mthokozisi Siphayi has set his sights on making it big on the greens.