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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 ...
Banana

Passenger offered BANANA as vegan in-flight meal

By Garrin Lambley 09-03-23 13:41

A passenger on board a Japan Airlines flight was left hungry after being served an in-flight meal that consisted of ONLY a banana. Picture this: You board a plane and look forward to having a filling in-flight meal and when the time comes for service, all you’re presented with is a BANANA. This was the […]

Lotto

South Africa has a new multi-millionaire after Lotto jackpot won

By Garrin Lambley 09-03-23 13:31

There was one winner of Wednesday, 8 March’s mega Lotto jackpot! FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The six Lotto numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 11, 19, 23, 27, 35, 44 and the bonus ball was 13. The unnamed winner walked away R17 358 671.70 richer. The next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday, 11 January 2023 with […]

Johannesburg

Cricket writer slams ‘stench of South Africa’ after ‘tour from hell’

By Garrin Lambley 09-03-23 13:27

A well-known overseas-based cricket writer has blasted the ‘stench of South Africa’ in a social media tirade. Cricket writer Peter Della Penna, who spent three weeks in Johannesburg covering USA at the Women’s U19 Cricket World Cup, has blasted South Africa after what he described as a ‘tour from hell’. ALSO READ: Expect the unexpected from Conrad’s […]

Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men announce dates for South Africa tour

By Garrin Lambley 08-03-23 23:57

If you love Boyz II Men and want to see them live, you’re going to need to start hustling ticket money because the R&B group will be performing in South Africa later this year. The Boyz ll Men group’s upcoming shows have been announced by event organisers G21 Entertainment and Vertex Events. Leading event organiser G21 […]

patrice motsepe

Patrice Motsepe: Five things to know about the multi-billionaire

By Garrin Lambley 08-03-23 13:51

Patrice Motsepe’s net worth has thrust him among some of the wealthiest South Africans. Here are five things to know about him. Multi-billionaire Patrice Motsepe made headlines recently for allegedly having an affair with South African actress Katlego Danke, MDN News reported. FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PATRICE MOTSEPE A QUICK LOOK AT PATRICE MOTSEPE’S BIOGRAPHY […]

bheki cele aka murder

AKA murder: Bheki Cele can’t catch a killer caught on camera

By Garrin Lambley 08-03-23 13:28

South Africans are calling for Police Minister Bheki Cele to step down after failing to solve the murder of AKA that happened on camera for the world to see. SOUTH AFRICANS CALL FOR JUSTICE FOR AKA Almost 9 000 people have signed an online petition calling for ‘Justice for AKA’. ALSO READ: AKA murder update: Cele says several […]

Truck crash

Durban crash: Truck driver, who fled the scene, arrested

By Garrin Lambley 07-03-23 15:51

The truck driver who caused the massive pile-up on the M41 Highway in Durban on Monday, 6 March, has been arrested after he surrendered himself to police. The driver, who is 23, surrendered himself to police on Monday night and will face charges of reckless and negligent driving. Watch: SHOCKING footage of the vehicles and […]

Home Affairs wedding

Couple tie the knot during strike outside Home Affairs – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 07-03-23 13:08

Footage and images have emerged of a couple arriving at Home Affairs in Cape Town, seemingly to complete a low-key marriage ceremony, only to be unexpectedly greeted by several public servants who were on strike. However, instead of the moment being tarnished, it appears that the couple were warmly welcomed, with Barry James Mitchell stating […]

Cape Point Jean Tresfon

Cape Point viewed from the air never gets old – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 07-03-23 11:22

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon flying overhead. PICTURES | Is this the BIGGEST great white shark ever spotted in SA waters? Tresfon has been taking to the air for several years now, bringing those followers of his Facebook page award-winning photographs […]

PowerBall - 7 March

PowerBall draws: R71 million up for grabs TONIGHT

By Garrin Lambley 07-03-23 11:11

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 7 March evening, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires of the year. 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 […]

Cape Wheel

Relocation puts fresh spin on Cape Wheel

By Garrin Lambley 07-03-23 10:37

The V&A Waterfront’s Cape Wheel is set to reopen after a seven-month break in which it was to relocated from its previous location between the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre and the Union Castle Square to a brand new location. Passengers will now be treated to panoramic views of the city and Granger Bay! WHERE IS THE […]

Cyril Ramaphosa ANC

Cabinet reshuffle: Could these ministers lose their jobs?

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 18:48

President Cyril Ramaphosa will make several changes to his cabinet on Monday evening as public anger mounts over record power outages, shoddy government services and rampant poverty. CABINET RESHUFFLE: RAMAPHOSA IS EXPECTED TO MAKE DRASTIC CHANGES It is also expected that he will announce the new electricity minister, including the position of Deputy President. This […]

cristiano ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo sends care items to earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 18:40

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a kind gesture towards victims of the recent earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. ICYMI: No place for Cristiano in Ronaldo’s all-time best XI ICYMI: Eskom, Kings of Inconvenience in Cape Town CRISTIANO RONALDO SENDS AID TO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS The Al-Nassr striker has reportedly sent a plane-load of care items, paying for tents, medical […]

John Plumtree Hollywoodbets Sharks

Sharks turn to familiar face to help turn around fortunes

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 18:35

The Sharks will reappoint John Plumtree in a bid to restore some pride on the Kings Park pitch. The 57-year-old New Zealander left the Sharks in 2012 after a successful stint, but will return in July, reports IOL. Most recently, he served in All Blacks’ backroom team until 2022 off the back of a spell […]

dead whale explodes on beach

Southern right whale feeds off Camps Bay – PICTURES

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 15:21

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon flying overhead. PICTURES | Is this the BIGGEST great white shark ever spotted in SA waters? Tresfon has been taking to the air for several years now, bringing those followers of his Facebook page award-winning photographs […]

Mark Pilgrim

Mark Pilgrim: Five ex-5FM colleagues share memories

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 12:51

Former 5FM radio presenters have fondly remembered the late Mark Pilgrim, who headed up a popular show on the station for nearly a decade. After putting up a brave fight, the veteran star lost his battle with stage four lung cancer on Sunday, 5 March. The beloved presenter hosted the Mark Pilgrim show on 5FM […]

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UCT tops in South Africa: How Mzansi’s 26 universities ranked

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 12:07

Webometrics’ latest global ranking of universities has ranked every South African university based on the quality, quantity and access to their web content, using open data. ALSO READ | Varsity Cup: Round 3 fixtures – Monday, 6 March 2023 According to BusinessTech, the “Webometrics Ranking of World Universities” is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group […]

Schalk Ferreira

Rugby star’s rescue gets ‘Hugh Bladen’ commentary – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 11:13

In typical South African style, some light-hearted commentary has been added to the viral video of Schalk Ferreira helping a mother and child. Towards the end of last week, a video went viral that showed veteran Cheetahs prop Schalk Ferreira coming to the aid of a family during a frightening incident. ALSO READ | Blitzboks […]

Varsity Cup

Varsity Cup: All the Round 3 fixtures on Monday, 6 March 2023

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 11:04

Monday, 6 March’s Varsity Cup matches will see CUT look to build on their upset win over Maties with another victory over bottom side UP-Tuks. WATCH: RUGBY STAR COMES TO THE RESCUE OF MOTHER, CHILD Maties, who have been disappointing to date to put in mildly, face a daunting trip to top-of-the-log NWU Eagles. In the other matches […]

Truck crash

30-car pile-up in Durban after truck driver loses control – PICTURES

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 11:00

Emergency workers reported that at least 30 vehicles were involved in the massive accident along the M41 Highway in Durban on Monday, 6 March. SERIOUS INJURIES REPORTED IN M41 PILE-UP Netcare911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said paramedics responded to the accident on the M41 eastbound near Umhlanga Ridge at approximately 07:40. Traffic Advisory ⛔️⛔️⚠️⚠️ pic.twitter.com/r62ZV5Xal3 — Road […]

Blitzboks Sevens

Blitzboks drawn in Group of Death at Hong Kong Sevens

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 10:51

Fresh off another disappointing outing at the Canada Sevens in Vancouver comes the news that things are unlikely to get much better for the Blitzboks at the next stop in Hong Kong. WATCH | Rugby star’s rescue gets Hugh Bladen commentary The famed Hong Kong Sevens event will take place between 31 March and 2 April 2023. It will be the eighth tournament […]

Mark Pilgrim

Mark Pilgrim ‘was communicating day before his death’

By Garrin Lambley 06-03-23 11:03

The South African radio industry and the entertainment industry at large is mourning the sad passing of radio legend Mark Pilgrim after a year-long battle with cancer. MUST READ | Mark Pilgrim’s bittersweet final interview: ‘I want to be well again’ Speaking to News24, Lloyd Madurai – who is the managing director of HOT 102.7FM where Pilgrim worked – said that he […]

Nick Frischke Hout Bay

Nick Frischke: Search teams withdrawn, but investigation continues

By Garrin Lambley 05-03-23 15:37

The various search teams who’ve been assisting in the search for missing German tourist Nick Frischke have been stood down until more information becomes available. The 22-year-old was last seen in Hangberg, Hout Bay, where he was robbed while hiking, but no trace has been found of him since 15 February. The Western Cape EMS […]

Elton Jantjies

Elton Jantjies in line for surprise Springbok recall – report

By Garrin Lambley 05-03-23 15:27

Elton Jantjies could be called up to the Springboks’ training camp after missing out on the end of year tour to Europe last November. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Jantjies has a good chance of being part of the camp in Stellenbosch which starts on […]

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