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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 ...
BMW 5 Series

FIVE things to know about the all-new BMW 5 Series

By Garrin Lambley 25-05-23 20:07

It’s good to know that while everyone was busy bemoaning BMW’s styling department for its recent efforts with the 4 Series, iX, XM and 2 Series, BMW’s designers were hard at work on the new new BMW 5 Series. It has arrived, and it’s blown the doors off. Yes, the new executive saloon is here to […]

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Meet the new Aston Martin DB12

By Garrin Lambley 25-05-23 19:54

Breaking cover for the first time, the new Aston Martin DB12 takes over the baton from the DB11 grand tourer that’s been in service for the better part of a decade. It’s not an all-new model, mind you, but so extensive is the overhaul that it might as well be a from-the-ground-up replacement that makes […]

Indy 500

SIX reasons to watch the Indy 500 this weekend

By Garrin Lambley 25-05-23 19:35

The Indy 500 is the last true battle between man, machine and mortality and that’s why you should tune in this Sunday, 28 May. The Indy 500 is billed as the greatest spectacle in racing – the Superbowl of motorsport if you will – and when it comes to pageantry, it’s hard to argue against […]

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Rassie Erasmus backs Siya Kolisi to be fit

By Garrin Lambley 25-05-23 19:28

Siya Kolisi is on track to captain the Springboks in their defence of the Rugby World Cup, said Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, on Thursday. WATCH | VIDEO: Best Stormers tries of the season with incredible isiXhosa commentary Erasmus and Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber both backed 2019 World Cup winning skipper Kolisi to recover from knee ligament surgery in time for the […]

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DEVELOPING STORY: Police on scene of Constantia mass murder

By Garrin Lambley 25-05-23 14:20

Police are on the scene of a quadruple murder after four bodies were discovered in Constantia, Cape Town on Thursday, 25 May. ALSO READ | ‘Unacceptably cheap’: Guptas seek to overturn Constantia mansion sale – report The victims were shot dead. South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut confirmed the bodies were discovered at approximately 08:20. The […]

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World’s richest man loses R216 billion in 24 hours – OUCH

By Garrin Lambley 25-05-23 12:22

Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) CEO Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest man, lost $11.2 billion (R216 billion) in 24 hours this week. ALSO READ | Elon Musk: Did you know he is a father of 10? However, the 74-year-old Frenchman is still wealthier than South Africa-born Elon Musk. Musk remains the second richest man in the world with […]

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US Open 2023: Why so few South Africans?

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 21:46

There will be precious few South Africans in the year’s third Major – the US Open – as the LIV Golf fallout continues to wreck havoc on the OWGR. As long as the OWGR continues to ignore players in LIV Golf events, this trend will continue. Louis Oosthuizen, Branden Grace and Charl Schwartzel all missed […]

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Cotton On under fire for selling enamel mugs for R199 each

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 21:37

Cotton On has been slammed for selling enamel cups at R199 each. Are South Africans getting ‘mugged’ by the retailer? Retailer Cotton On is facing backlash on social media after advertising enamel cups for R199 each. Many social media users are calling the company out over the fact that the very same mugs can be […]

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Only these 14 USA states have NOT had a mass shooting in 2023

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 21:26

There have been a staggering 237 mass shootings in the United States in the 143 days to date in 2023 in 36 of the 50 states. That’s an average of 1.66 per day. WATCH | Cowboy wrangles runaway cow in viral video According to the Gun Violence Archive website, a mass shooting is described as an incident in which four or more people […]

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Top 25 Beaches of the World: Not ONE in South Africa!

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 21:18

‘Golden sands, rugged coastlines, clear blue waters’ – these are just some of the things that describe TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Beaches of the World. Chances are you know them, you’ve visited them or you absolutely DREAM of lying on them someday – TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice best beaches of the world 2023 has been listed. ALSO READ: KZN […]

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Cowboy wrangles runaway cow in must-see viral video – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 21:08

A video of a runaway cow on a freeway in the United States that was wrangled by a cowboy has gone viral. ALSO READ | Ice cream prices in SA hiked 28% in the last 12 months The wrangler caught the animal using a lasso before taking her off the Michigan interstate to safety. Officers at Michigan State […]

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Rouvaun Smit leaves hospital as long road to recovery begins

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 20:53

Veteran South African horseracing commentator Rouvaun Smit left the Vincent Pallotti Rehabilitation Centre on Wednesday, 24 May to continue the next chapter of his recovery at home following major spinal surgery on 9 March. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE Still confined to a wheelchair, Smit returns home 10 weeks after surgery following an […]

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RIP: Tina Turner dies – BREAKING

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 20:46

The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner, has died after a long illness at her home near Zurich in Switzerland. She was 83. ALSO READ | Rouvaun Smit leaves hospital to continue recovery at home In a statement her spokesperson said: “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n Roll’ has died peacefully today at […]

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Bakkies Botha brings the heat with silky dance moves – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 14:39

Check out this video of the Springbok legend Bakkies Botha showing off his dance moves at a rugby event this week. WATCH: Eben and Bakkies kiss and make up, plan to go for beers Bakkies Botha is synonymous with Springbok rugby and South African rugby as a whole. By the time Bakkies retired, he was one of the […]

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Best Restaurants in Africa: Cape Town eateries dominate the Top 10

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 14:04

South African restaurants have proven time and time again that they’ve got what it takes to stand up against some of the best in the world. And according to TripAdvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice awards, three of South Africa’s very best have have taken Top 10 spots on the ‘Best of the Best Restaurants in Africa‘ list. And they are all […]

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These 10 products have seen the biggest price hike in the last year in SA

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 13:50

Inflation in South Africa in April dropped to the lowest level in almost a year although food prices remained obstinately high, the national statistics agency StatsSA said on Wednesday. PICTURES | Netball World Cup 2023 trophy begins journey to South Africa Annual consumer inflation slowed to 6.8 percent last month, down from 7.1 percent in March. “This is the lowest […]

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Best Restaurants in Africa: Three SA eateries take Top 10 spots

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 13:10

South African restaurants have proven time and time again that they’ve got what it takes to stand up against some of the best in the world. And according to TripAdvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice awards, three of South Africa’s very best have have taken spots on the ‘Best of the Best Restaurants in Africa‘ list. The list awards restaurants […]

Wonders of the World

Bucket list stuff: See the 7 Natural Wonders of the World

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 12:31

Many of us have heard the catchphrase “The 7 Wonders of the World” but not everyone knows what they are. Do you know what makes up the 7 Natural Wonders of the World? Let’s take a quick look at them. NATURAL WONDERS LIST Several lists have been compiled by organizations, travel writers, marketers and others […]

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Rugby World Cup 2023 referees: Who is Mathieu Raynal?

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 12:21

The only French referee among the 12 officials selected by World Rugby, Mathieu Raynal will be looking to fly under the radar during Rugby World Cup 2023. ALSO READ: Rugby World Cup: Youngest try scorers by position – WATCH MATHIEU RAYNAL Born in 1981, Mathieu Raynal hails from Perpignan in southern France. He peaked as a player […]

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Lotto draws: THREE chances to change your life forever TONIGHT

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 12:14

With hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Wednesday, 24 May, Mzansi could be welcoming its newest millionaire. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 PAYOUTS IN HISTORY But to win, […]

Netball World Cup 2023

Netball World Cup 2023 trophy begins journey to SA – PHOTOS

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 12:10

SAPeople was invited to the SA High Commission in London to witness the official handover of the Netball World Cup trophy to the SA organisational team on Tuesday, 23 May. MUST READ | Proteas name squad for Netball World Cup For the first time ever, South Africa will be hosting the Netball World Cup with the tournament to be held from Friday, 28 […]

Prison journalism: A day in the life of a Pollsmoor inmate

By Garrin Lambley 24-05-23 12:03

Starting from the reception, which is named the “cages”, it is where your time starts in prison, which prisoners call a world of its own. So, in the reception, you come in handcuffed and placed in a cage with a board sign that states where you come from. It is also a place where you […]

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Hugo Broos announces Bafana Bafana squad: Who’s in, who’s out?

By Garrin Lambley 23-05-23 20:39

Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary Bafana Bafana squad to face Morocco in South Africa’s final 2023 AFCON qualifier. ICYMI: Hellmann’s is expensive but how much will Khanyisa Mayo cost Kaizer Chiefs? BAFANA BAFANA AFCON QUALIFIER SQUAD ANNOUNCED Bafana will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finalists Morocco at FNB Stadium. South Africa and Morocco have […]

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