Sport and recreation

Streets to close for road run

TRAFFIC will be restricted around Wanderers Club for the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge, but residents are urged to cheer on runners from the sidelines.

Bafana get their wheels

THE new team coach is a posh Mercedes-Benz Multego, with all the mod-cons and amenities. It will get players to matches in comfort and style.

Schools soccer gets millions

A MULTIMILLION rand sponsorship has been announced for the Sanlam Kay Motsepe Cup over the next five years. The competition will help young talent.

Taking riding to the people

AT the Heritage Equestrian Centre, a group of disadvantaged black children are on their way to becoming competitive horse riders.

Future of golf in good hands

FOUR young amateurs, who plan to turn pro sooner rather than later, showed what they are made of in the Joburg Open golf tournament.

Joburg scores as Schwartzel wins

CHAMPION "pretty much feels like he can win anything" after clocking up two major wins before the dust has yet settled on the new year.

Joburg Open 'looks good'

THE City-sponsored Joburg Open golf tournament has been growing in stature since its start four years, with this year’s event heading for a tough finish on Sunday.

Schietekat leads Joburg Open

THE scoreboard is dominated by South African golfers, who are putting on a strong showing against their European counterparts.

Play begins at Joburg Open

SOUTH African champion Charl Schwartzel led the pack at lunchtime on the first day of the Joburg Open, setting the tone for the tournament.

Pro-Am seen as a success

THE Pro-Am tournament played out in "perfect weather", a good omen for the four-day Joburg Open teeing off today.

Pro-Am starts Joburg Open

EXECUTIVE Mayor Amos Masondo started the ball rolling at the Joburg Open when he was the first to tee off in the Pro-Am, precursor to the main event.

Youngsters learn to play golf

PROFESSIONAL golfers in town for the Joburg Open led a coaching clinic for young amateurs in Alex before the tournament teed off.

Top golfers expected in Jozi

THE 2010 Joburg Open golf tournament will bring some top golfing names to the city, all chasing glory and a multimillion rand prize purse.

Top 10 Jozi venues

AT a loss over the holidays and looking for more than mall-hopping or watching movies? The Joburg Tourism Company has some suggestions.

KwaMahlobo Games kick off

THE registration deadline looms for the annual games, which have produced some famous players, with the draw scheduled for Christmas Eve.

Get ready to relax in Joburg

THERE are activities for young and old in Joburg this Festive Season, from Pinocchio at the Joburg Theatre to bungee jumping in Soweto.

Loads to do these holidays

SPORT and other activities are planned during the festive season to keep youngsters occupied and off the streets.

Picnic this festive season

SPORT and entertainment will be broadcast at nine parks on Township TVs, while relaxing picnics or invigorating nature walks options at other city parks.

Wheelchair tennis is a winner

THERE are more South African wheelchair tennis players ranked on the ITF international ranking than any other nation - reason enough to be proud.

First timer beats Cycle Challenge

GIVEN a bicycle on at the end of July, Lesego Madumo trained hard for just over three months - and completed his first Cycle Challenge in just over six hours.
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