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Garrin Lambley

Garrin Lambley is passionate about all sport, in particular rugby, cricket, golf, swimming, tennis and athletics. He joined The Blue Sky Publications family in November 2020 having previously worked as Editor of Sport24 for 12 years as well as at 365 Digital and iAfrica. He has published in excess of 40 000 articles. He's a father to a rescue dog and has never said no to an ice-cream invitation ...
Stormers Summer Sundowners

Stormers v Munster URC final: City of Cape Town extends park and ride options

By Garrin Lambley 23-05-23 16:36

The City of Cape Town is extending park and ride options for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Irish side Munster at the Cape Town Stadium this weekend. ALSO READ: Over 1.6m fans help to smash overall attendance record for URC A sold out crowd is expected to descend on the Green Point Precinct on Saturday, 27 May. ‘The City has extended park […]

Sabi Sabi leopard

Leopard strolls through Sabi Sabi bush lodge villa – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 23-05-23 22:51

It’s definitely is a wild, wild world out here in South Africa – especially when a leopard casually strolls through the outside entertainment area of a bush lodge. Just imagine you get ready to sit down for afternoon sundowners by the pool in your luxury safari villa when all of a sudden, a leopard comes walking […]

Eben Etzebeth Springboks Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup: Youngest try scorers in each position – LOOK

By Garrin Lambley 23-05-23 15:27

Scoring a try in a Rugby World Cup is no mean feat, but who are the youngest players to dot the ball down over the tryline in each position in tournament history? ALSO READ: Rugby World Cup 2023 match officials: 10 stats you need to know YOUNGEST TRY SCORERS IN RUGBY WORLD CUP HISTORY ALSO READ: These 12 referees will decide […]

Princess Catherine

Princess Catherine follows royal rule, says NO to autograph requests

By Garrin Lambley 23-05-23 15:21

Catherine, Princess of Wales had to decline autographing children’s artwork at the Chelsea Flower Show. ALSO READ | Shaun Pollock to hand roses to Top 10 Comrades Marathon finishers The 41-year-old royal was a surprise guest at the annual garden show on Monday, 22 May, and had to abide by a longstanding rule that members of the British […]

Leopard Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park: Ranger posts stunning sighting of leopard – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 23-05-23 15:08

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of a leopard close-up walking through the grass. PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The office delivered.” […]

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Comrades Marathon: Shaun Pollock to hand roses to Top 10 finishers

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 18:50

Former Proteas all-rounder Shaun Pollock will hand out the roses to the top 10 men and women’s finishers at next month’s Comrades Marathon. Pollock will also engage with runners at the finish at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead. MUST READ | Comrades Marathon records may fall as SHORTER route confirmed Meanwhile, for the first time ever, viewers will have two channels to watch the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, […]

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Comrades Marathon: Women’s race gets own SuperSport channel

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 18:37

For the first time ever, viewers will have two channels to watch the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, June 11. MUST READ | Comrades Marathon records may fall as SHORTER route confirmed The main SuperSport feed, taking in the entire race day from 05:00 to 18:00, will be broadcast on SS Variety 4. Another feed, focusing on the women’s race, will be carried […]

Amy Kleinhans-Curd

Exclusive: Amy Kleinhans on living in South Africa with New Zealand hubby

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 18:16

Miss South Africa 1992, Amy Kleinhans-Curd, has opened up about her happy marriage in an exclusive interview with SAPeople. ALSO READ: ‘Enemies closer’: Amy Kleinhans-Curd on marrying a foreigner AMY KLEINHANS-CURD ON HER HAPPY MARRIAGE The first woman of colour to win Miss SA, Amy Kleinhans-Curd is married to New Zealand businessman Leighton Curd. The pair have […]

Jean de Villiers Springboks Rugby World Cup 2023

Jean de Villiers’s ‘loose’ knee party trick must be seen – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 18:08

Footage of former Springbok centre Jean de Villiers’ ‘loose’ knee has resurfaced as the 2023 Rugby World Cup fast approaches. EXCLUSIVE | ‘Springboks in better pre-World Cup shape now than in 2019’ – Lukhanyo Am The footage isn’t new, but it never gets old watching! Jean de Villiers has a strong claim to being the most unlucky Springbok player […]

beyonce Nando's

Beyoncé splashes out on 110 Nando’s burgers for entourage

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 18:03

Beyoncé splurged nearly £2 000 ordering Nando’s under her name ahead of her latest show in Scotland. MUST SEE | Inside Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new R3.8 billion California mansion [photos] The ‘Crazy in Love’ singer reportedly had the monster order called in to the chicken franchise’s branch in Edinburgh on Saturday, 20 May ahead of her gig […]

Jean de Villiers Springboks Rugby World Cup

The Springboks’ SIX Test centurions: Who are they?

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 13:57

Only six men have played 100 Tests for the Springboks, making them the gold standard for South African rugby. Among the number of Springboks with 100 caps or more are skippers, record try-scorers and points machines. THE MOST-CAPPED SPRINGBOKS Percy Montgomery – 102 caps Percy Montgomery. Photo: AFP Montgomery made his Springbok debut against the […]

Cape Town property rates

Step-by-step: How to check your NEW Cape Town property rates from 1 July

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 13:18

The City of Cape Town’s General Valuation Roll 2022 (GV2022) has now closed for public inspection – and complaints. WIN | SOCCER QUIZ | FIVE simple answers could win you R500 in cash! According to BusinessTech, the General Valuation determines what contributions property owners make to the shared rates account. Rates are used for services shared by all residents, such […]

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World Rugby honours Blitzboks dynamo Ricardo Duarttee with top award

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 13:10

Blitzboks star Ricardo Duarttee was among the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series award winners announced on Sunday following the conclusion of the season in London. ALSO READ: Curtain falls on Blitzboks’ turbulent season The outstanding performers were honoured at a ceremony held at the Twickenham Stadium on Sunday evening following the 11th and final round of […]

hippo Kruger Park

Kruger National Park: Rare sighting of hippo out of water feeding – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 10:32

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of a hippo feeding in the grass in broad daylight. PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “It’s […]

Joke of the Day

Joke of the Day: Start your week with a laugh

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 09:54

Laughter is the best medicine and South Africans in Mzansi and abroad could certainly do with a dose of the giggles these days! Dear Math Grow up and solve your own problems. Do you have a favourite joke you’d like to share? If so, send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 and we’ll publish the ones that […]

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Fuel price latest: Petrol, diesel losing battle against weak rand

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 09:46

It’s still too early to predict what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in early June, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … MUST READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 SHOPPERS | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Woolworths […]

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Dam levels: Eastern Cape water levels – weekly update

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 09:26

The Eastern Cape province is also expected to have less rain during the upcoming winter season, which means the dam water levels will decline over the period. ALSO READ: Dam levels: Eastern Cape dam water levels weekly update Just like many other provinces, the costal province is expecting a dry winter season ahead. However, the province […]

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Cholera outbreak kills 10 near Pretoria

By Garrin Lambley 21-05-23 20:20

An outbreak of cholera has killed at least 10 people near Pretoria, health authorities said on Sunday, urging the public to be “extra vigilant”. ALSO READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 The Department of Health in Pretoria’s Gauteng province said 95 people visited a local hospital since Monday showing cholera symptoms, including […]

Ramaphosa warns ministers

South African ministers’ lavish home expenses raise eyebrows

By Garrin Lambley 21-05-23 20:06

The home expenses of South African ministers came under intense scrutiny on Sunday after it was revealed that vast sums have been spent on curtains, kitchens and killing cockroaches. MUST READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 The leading opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), said it was submitting […]

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Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa outside the Top 100

By Garrin Lambley 21-05-23 16:29

According to the latest Nomad Passport Index Ranking, the South African passport ranks outside the Top 100 in the world. UPDATED LIST | Bank branches where you can get a Smart ID or Passport The 2023 ranking list shows that the South Africa passport ranks 101st with a total score of 65.00. Scores is calculated using FIVE key categories: Travel, Taxation, Perception, […]

Lotto

Check your tickets: R66 million Lotto jackpot has been won!

By Garrin Lambley 21-05-23 12:25

There was one lucky winner of Saturday, 20 May’s Lotto jackpot with the player walking away over R66 million richer! FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The six Lotto numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 1, 17, 22, 30, 37, 42 and the bonus ball was 35. The unnamed player correctly matched the six balls […]

Cemetry

Top 8 most beautiful cemeteries to visit in the world: See the list!

By Garrin Lambley 21-05-23 12:01

Yes, that’s right. Though it may be hard to think of a cemetery as beautiful, there are a number of cemeteries that attract millions of visitors every year. In some instances, cemeteries are included on the list of places to visit by many tourists that travel to certain destinations. VISITING CEMETERIES Most cemeteries are not […]

eThekwini power outage

Angry residents dump rotten meat outside Eskom offices – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 21-05-23 11:52

It’s safe to say South Africans, in general, have had enough with load shedding and power outages. Residents of Buccleuch are so fed up, they staged a protest outside Eskom’s headquarters in Sunninghill, Johannesburg and dropped their rotten food. The residents, which marched on Friday, 19 May 2023, claimed they hadn’t had electricity since Sunday […]

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