Statistics, we know from experience, can be misleading and their relevance often comes down to who is interpreting them, but they can also be revealing, no matter which provincial cap you are wearing. And we can safely assume that Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has tossed his blue one into a dusty corner and is wearing... Continue Reading →
Funny man Kurt Schoonraad is funny what does he know about Sport?
Funny man Kurt Schoonraad is funny that we all agree on , but what does he know about Sport. Join on the couch on Sat from 8-9am to hear Kurt's take on pink Bulls and more. On the couch only on Heart 104.9fm every Sat from 8-9am
MTN Lions v Crusaders-preview
As if the current spate of injuries in Johannesburg isn’t enough, the MTN Lions have to face the most successful side in Vodacom Super Rugby history at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. Injury problems have forced MTN Lions coach John Mitchell to delay the naming of his team until Friday. He said earlier... Continue Reading →
MTN RADIO AWARDS 2012 – ONE OF THE FINALISTS IS OUR SHOW “ON THE COUCH ” ON HEART 104 .9FM.
Tapfuma Makina, Martin Myers and Flapper received the wonderful news yesterday that their show on Heart 104.9fm - "On the couch "is a Finalist in the MTN Radio Awards. The show has been a standout feature for over 6 years on the Saturday morning radio landscape in the Western Cape when it airs from... Continue Reading →
Lambie blow for Sharks match
THE accidental blow Patrick Lambie took to his jaw from a Waratah’s knee in the first half of his team’s match against the Waratahs last week may prove to be an even more telling blow to his team after he was yesterday ruled out of Saturday’s match against the Brumbies in Canberra. The 21-year-old has... Continue Reading →
DHL Stormers team announcement v the Vodacom Bulls
Coach Allister Coetzee today named a strong side including the returning Rynhardt Elstadt and Deon Fourie to take on the Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday at 19h10. Your team to play is: 15. Joe Pietersen 14. Gio Aplon 13. Juan de Jongh 12. Jean De Villiers (C) 11. Bryan Habana 10. Peter Grant 9.... Continue Reading →
All supporters attending games at DHL Newlands this season are requested to bring along any unwanted items of clothing
In a bid to drive entrepreneurship and community development, WP Rugby and DHL are running a charity initiative, spearheaded by the DHL Stormers, DHL Express and Shawco. All supporters attending games at DHL Newlands this season are requested to bring along any unwanted items of clothing and deposit them into the 8 marked and manned... Continue Reading →
Sipho Hotstix: celebrity pupil | News Update
SIPHO "Hotstix" Mabuse, at 60, became a mischievous schoolboy for just a moment last week. Driving to school, a block from the gate, he opened the window, put his arm out, and shouted "Hey!" to a group of 20-somethings. With a big grin, he gesticulated to his watch, implying that they were going to be... Continue Reading →
NEWS RELEASE: Jacques collaborates with Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse on new single
Local singer Jacques Terre’Blanche has collaborated with music legend Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse on his new single ‘Goodnight Moon’. The song, written by Will Kimbrook and Gwil Owen, features Mabuse on saxophone and is produced by former Mean Mr Mustard front-man Mark Beling. The melodic ballad contains elements of electronic production layered with acoustic guitar and... Continue Reading →
HEART TOP 30 -24 MARCH 2012
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 - 24 MARCH 2012 POS ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L/W WEEKS 1 RIHANNA feat. CALVIN HARRIS WE FOUND LOVE NC 1 13 2 DAVID GUETTA feat. SIA TITANIUM NC 2 6 3 CEE LO GREEN I WANT YOU NC 3 10 4 MI CASA HEAVENLY SENT NC 4 7 5 DAVID... Continue Reading →
Sharks vs Tahs preview
Here is a rugby trivia question you will do well to answer correctly. Which South African Super Rugby coach had a better record overseas than he did at home? The answer is Hugh Reece-Edwards, who in the year 2000 won just one match – against the Waratahs in Sydney – before being fired later in... Continue Reading →
Sharks vs Reds match preview
There are a number of intriguing match-ups in round four of Super Rugby, and right up there is the Kings Park clash tomorrow (5pm) between a Sharks side anxious to pack at least four points into their suitcases for their flight to Sydney on Sunday and the champion Reds team who have just unpacked and... Continue Reading →
WP Rugby and DHL are running a charity initiative at Newlands tonight.
In a bid to drive entrepreneurship and community development, WP Rugby and DHL are running a charity initiative, spearheaded by the DHL Stormers, DHL Express and Shawco. All supporters attending games at DHL Newlands this season are requested to bring along any unwanted items of clothing and deposit them into the 8 marked and manned... Continue Reading →
STORMERS v BLUES In Cape Town: Played 6, Blues 4, Stormers 2
STORMERS v BLUES When: Friday Mar. 16, 7.10pm Where: Newlands, Cape Town Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand) Head-to-Head: Played 15, Blues 9, Stormers 6 In Cape Town: Played 6, Blues 4, Stormers 2 Last match: Round 14, May 20, 2011: Stormers beat Blues 28-26 at Eden Park, Auckland TAKE A look at the Blues’ record... Continue Reading →
Reds Ewen McKenzie on Rugby
THE Super Rugby champions blew out of Brisbane last Sunday hoping to get some reprieve from one of the wettest Queensland summers in ages only to fly into the final flourish of Cyclone Irina off South Africa’s east coast, and it was touch and go that they were to be diverted to Bloemfontein. But land... Continue Reading →
Dippenaar set to make Bok Sevens debut in Far East
Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu has made three changes to his SA Sevens squad for the upcoming HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in Hong Kong and Tokyo. William Small Smith replaces the injured Mark Richards, Pieter Engelbrecht got the nod ahead of Chase Minnaar while Dirk Dippenaar is set to make his SA debut as... Continue Reading →
MEET THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE
MEET THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE http://www.terminatryx.com/makabra With the recent accolades of THE ARTIST, the attention has been directed at the magic of the silent film again. Since 2005 THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE has been resurrecting classic silent Horror films by creating brand new soundtracks for them and performing it live to the screen. THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE is... Continue Reading →
The match schedule for the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in South Africa has been announced
The match schedule for the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in South Africa has been announced with tournament organisers confident that the event will be a success, delivering unprecedented profile for Rugby's showcase age grade event. The Championship will kick off on Monday, June 4, in Cape Town with hosts South Africa facing Ireland, while... Continue Reading →
Stormers team to face BLUES -Fri 7.10pm
Allister Coetzee has once again named a strong Stormers side to take on the Blues at DHL Newlands on Friday night at 19h10. The only positional change to the team of last week is that of Peter Grant who claims the No: 10 jersey, with Gary van Aswegen moving to the bench. The team to... Continue Reading →
Brandon October Grabs His Second South African Music Award Nomination
Brandon October Grabs His Second South African Music Award Nomination South African singer Brandon October has been nominated at the 18th edition of the prestigious MTN SAMAs. Brandon picked up his second ever nomination in the Best Pop Album Category for his self-titled album, when the list was unveiled at the SAMA nomination announcement in... Continue Reading →