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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 ...
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Guptas seek to overturn sale of Constantia mansion: ‘Unacceptably cheap’

By Garrin Lambley 04-05-23 18:46

A Gupta-owned company, Islandsite Investments, is fighting against the sale of the fugitive brothers’ Constantia mansion which sold recently for reported R20 million. READ: Standard Bank player wins R20m in Lotto Plus 1 draw BLOEMFONTEIN HIGH COURT INTERDICTS TRANSFER OF GUPTA MANSION TO NEW OWNERS Islandsite Investments, which was one of the accused in the Nulane […]

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King Charles III: An A to Z ahead of Saturday’s coronation

By Garrin Lambley 04-05-23 18:38

An A to Z of King Charles III, who will be crowned on Saturday, 6 May in London’s Westminster Abbey. ALSO READ | King Charles coronation | Teapots, towels, tea bags: UK in retail boost – A FOR ACTION MAN – Charles earned the nickname in his daredevil youth, jumping out of planes, escaping from submarines, windsurfing, […]

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Prince William pulls a pint on London pub visit – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 04-05-23 18:09

Prince William and his wife Kate visited a London pub on Thursday, pulling a pint of Kingmaker ahead of his father King Charles III’s coronation. MUST READ | Interview | Pretty Yende: South Africa’s soprano making coronation history The Prince and Princess of Wales dropped into the Dog and Duck in the Soho entertainment district to chat to representatives from the hospitality industry, which […]

Bob the turtle

Remember Bob the turtle? Turns out ‘he’ is female!

By Garrin Lambley 04-05-23 18:05

If you’ve been invested in the story of Bob the turtle, much like we have, you’re in for some exciting news! After ‘his’ successful release and 97 days of tracking out in the ocean, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation has revealed that Bob is actually a GIRL. As reported by Getaway, Two Oceans Aquarium’s content marketing […]

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Comrades Marathon records may fall as SHORTER route announced

By Garrin Lambley 03-05-23 15:39

The official route distance of this year’s 96th Comrades Marathon from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on Sunday, 11 June will be 87.701km. ALSO READ | Comrades Marathon legend Bruce Fordyce pays tribute to Sam Tshabalala Upon completion of the official route course measurement conducted by the Comrades Marathon Association’s (CMA) Route Portfolio, Department of Transports Road Traffic Inspectorate and Msunduzi Traffic, CMA […]

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South Africa has new banknotes: Take a look!

By Garrin Lambley 03-05-23 14:50

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) unveiled the country’s upgraded coins and banknotes together with the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Wednesday, 3 May. READ: LOOK: SA’s new-look coins for 2023 revealed – there are some BIG changes SARB UPGRADES SA CURRENCY The new banknotes and coins come with enhanced security features and new designs, even if it […]

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Price war | Where to find cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Woolworths v Pick n Pay v Makro – plus more

By Garrin Lambley 03-05-23 14:36

Of the eight most popular grocery retailers in South Africa, Makro in April 2023 offered the cheapest basket of essential items. ALSO READ | Lotto draws: R83 million up for grabs TONIGHT This is according to The Outlier’s monthly grocery basket comparison which compares prices of nine staple foods and products each month from major retailers in Mzansi. Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Spar, Food Lover’s […]

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Diver airlifted to hospital after shark attack in Transkei

By Garrin Lambley 02-05-23 19:44

A diver was airlifted to hospital after a shark attack while free diving off Mdumbi Beach in the Transkei on Monday. According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon, the incident happened around 14:00. ALSO READ: Beloved father killed by a shark at Plettenberg Bay identified “The NSRI were notified of a man reported […]

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Miss SA new rules: Entrants can have tattoos, piercings – and kids!

By Garrin Lambley 02-05-23 19:12

Entries to Miss South Africa (Miss SA) are officially open – and this time the beauty pageant is making history with its new, all-inclusive entry requirements. After announcing that married women can compete in the national competition, organisers have gone a step further. ALSO READ: Amy Kleinhans-Curd: Meet former Miss SA and ‘RHOWL’ star MISS SA- […]

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URC quarter-finals: Here’s who will referee Stormers v Bulls showdown

By Garrin Lambley 02-05-23 18:42

The match officials appointed to take charge of the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final between the Stormers and Bulls have been confirmed. ALSO READ: URC playoffs — Who will play against who in the quarter-finals Jaco Peyper has been appointed as the referee for this weekend’s eagerly-awaited all-South African showdown between the Stormers and Bulls in Cape Town. Peyper will be assisted […]

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South Africa to get new 10 cents to R5 coins in 2023 – TAKE A LOOK

By Garrin Lambley 02-05-23 18:33

National Treasury on Tuesday, 2 May gazetted the design specifications for South Africa’s new coins, which will enter circulation later in 2023. ALSO READ | This is how much a ticket costs for Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates Nedbank Cup semi-final The gazette amends schedule 2 of the South African Reserve Bank Act, 1989, which deals […]

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Missing American woman Julie Goodness found ALIVE

By Garrin Lambley 26-04-23 19:40

Julie Goodness, the American woman who was reported missing on Monday morning, was found alive on Wednesday afternoon. ALSO READ | Rachel Kolisi | Pray for Siya: ‘I’ve seen God do it before’ Goodness, 38, went missing after leaving her Gardens home. “Police can confirm that the missing woman has been found on Wednesday. She is […]

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American woman missing in Cape Town: Have you seen Julie Goodness?

By Garrin Lambley 25-04-23 17:49

As the search continues for missing German tourist Nick Frischke, an American woman has also disappeared in the Mother City. A 38-year-old woman, named as Julie Goodness, was last seen in Higgovale on Monday morning and has been reported missing to the police. According to Goodness’s LinkedIn page she is a currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Stockholm Resilience Centre, […]

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VIRAL SCHOOLBOY PHOTO: Rugby is a sport for all shapes and sizes!

By Garrin Lambley 24-04-23 18:06

Check out this picture showing two U15 schoolboys posing for a picture before a rugby match this past weekend. As shared by SuperSchool Rugby, the wonderful picture shows two opponents posing for a photo in the Under-15C clash between Paarl Boys’ High and SACS this past weekend. ALSO READ | SA push back on proposal for ‘primary kit’ […]

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The next public holiday in South Africa is this week: Did you take Friday off?

By Garrin Lambley 23-04-23 20:41

South Africa will have 14 public holidays in 2023 – which includes an additional two days off to celebrate public holidays which fall on Sundays. ALSO READ | PARENTS: HERE’S HOW MANY SCHOOL DAYS THERE ARE IN 2023 The Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994) determines that whenever a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following it shall be a […]

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