Waratahs win before the season even starts Nov 18, 2008
Playing the Lions in round 14 after the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein and Sharks in Durban in rounds 12 and 13 will allow the Waratahs to finish the season proper by concentrating on the South African style of game. They have seven home games within one nine-week period, from rounds 2 to 10 - the other two games being against the Brumbies in Canberra in round 5 and the Blues in Auckland in round 7. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fletcher joins Proteas Nov 18, 2008
Cricket South Africa announced on Monday that Cape Town-based Fletcher had linked up with the Proteas in Bloemfontein with immediate effect as they prepare for the Test series against Bangladesh. The first Test starts at the OUTsurance Oval on Wednesday with the second match taking place at SuperSport Park, Centurion, from the following Wednesday. (iAfrica.com)
Bafana face big test Nov 18, 2008
Bafana are on a three-match winning streak, having beaten a second string Malawi 3-0 in Germiston, scored a hard fought 1-0 away win in Equatorial Guinea to salvage some pride from a disastrous Afcon qualifying campaign last month, and then beating an emerging Ghana side 2-0 in Bloemfontein. But under-fire national head coach Joel Santana knows this is the game that will tell him if he is making progress as he claims or not. (iAfrica.com)
Super 14 draw announced Nov 17, 2008
The Perth-based Western Force host the Blues later on the same day as the competition takes its Australian bow and the Johannesburg-based Lions receive the Cheetahs from Bloemfontein in a local derby as the first day's play is completed in South Africa ... 40 Cheetahs v Brumbies, Bloemfontein, 15 ... 40 Cheetahs v Sharks, Bloemfontein, 15. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: Threat of Political Violence Grows Nov 16, 2008
A Cope meeting in Heidedal township, Bloemfontein, on Thursday night went ahead without disruption - but organisers said ANC supporters came to the venue and stood outside, "making a big noise". And on Friday in Welkom's Phomolong township there was a standoff between Cope supporters, the police and ANC supporters after members of the ANC Youth League occupied the building where the meeting was to take place. (allAfrica.com)
Bangladesh recall Sajedul for South Africa test series Nov 15, 2008
The first test starts in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. Squad - Mohammad Ashraful (captain), Mashrafe Mortaza, Tamim Iqbal, Zunaed Siddique, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehrab Hossain jnr, Mushfiqur Rahim, Naeem Islam, Abdur Razzak, Shahadat Hossain, Sajedul Islam, Nazmul Hossain, Mahbubul Alam, Roqibul Hassan, Imrul Kayes. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bangladesh ODI washed out Nov 13, 2008
The two-match Test series begins on Nov 19 in Bloemfontein. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
We say: Boks to edge it Nov 9, 2008
Wales come to grips with the Springboks in Bloemfontein ... 2008: South Africa vs Wales 37-21 at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 2008: South Africa vs Wales 43-17 at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 2007: South Africa vs Wales 34-12 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 2005: South Africa vs Wales 33-16 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 2004: South Africa vs Wales 38-36 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff 2004: South Africa vs Wales 53-18 at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 2002: South Africa vs Wales 19-8 at Newlands 2002:... (iAfrica.com)
Wales v South Africa Nov 7, 2008
Last five matches: South Africa 37 Wales 21, Pretoria, 2008 South Africa 43 Wales, Bloemfontein, 2008 Wales 12 South Africa 34, Cardiff, 2007 Wales 16 South Africa 33, Cardiff, 2005 Wales 36 South Africa 38, Cardiff, 2004. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Play to our strengths Nov 7, 2008
I, for one, was disappointed in their showings here they lost 43-17 (Bloemfontein) and 37-21 (Pretoria); they really should have performed better after their Six Nations heroics and with Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards at the helm. This Welsh side has plenty of potential, but making them even more dangerous is the 'small' factor that is home ground advantage. (iAfrica.com)
Naming pains for new party Nov 4, 2008
At a convention in Sandton at the weekend, it was agreed that the movement would launch a political party in Bloemfontein on 16 December. Ncedana explained that whatever name they finally settled on for the by-elections would be an interim name until it was ratified at the party's launch. (iAfrica.com)
Johannesburg takes productivity lead Nov 4, 2008
1 (up 13); Mangaung/ Bloemfontein 48. 7 (up 8) and Buffalo City/East London 44. (Business Report, South Africa)
Kallis steers South Africa to easy win Nov 3, 2008
It was the second successive half-century by Kallis, who made 71 when South Africa won the first match by 159 runs in Bloemfontein Friday. Kallis, who had a disappointing tour of England earlier in the year, said he had worked hard during the off season with former Western Province and England coach Duncan Fletcher. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Duminy stars with bat and ball as the Proteas beat Kenya Nov 2, 2008
AFP, BLOEMFONTEIN Sunday, Nov 02, 2008, Page 18. Jean-Paul Duminy hit 90 and took three wickets with his off-spin as South Africa scored a comfortable 159-run win against Kenya in the first one-day international at Springbok Park on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Don't be pawns - Madisha Nov 2, 2008
Madisha also called on all the delegates present at the convention to join him in marching to Bloemfontein for the anticipated launch of the new party. "The majority of us here gathered are marching out of the ANC we call on you to do that with enthusiasm, with vigour, with every strength you have in your veins... on 16 December lets march to Bloemfontein. Sapa Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica.com, a division of Primedia Online* - a Primedia company Reproduction without... (iAfrica.com)
Jittery ANC watches as new party convenes Nov 1, 2008
This weekend, they are holding a convention in Johannesburg, and they have already announced that a new political party will be started on Dec. 16 in Bloemfontein, the same city where the ANC was founded in 1912. The defectors have yet to announce a name for their organization, but the T-shirts being distributed call the movement the South African National Congress. (International Herald Tribune)
Discord in South Africa's top party sows seeds of a rival Oct 31, 2008
This weekend, they will be holding a convention in Johannesburg, and they have already announced that a new political party will be started on Dec. 16 in Bloemfontein, the same city where the ANC was founded in 1912. The defectors have yet to announce a name for their organization, but the T-shirts being distributed call the movement the South African National Congress. (International Herald Tribune)
World Cup cities get road-happy Oct 30, 2008
Mangaung (Bloemfontein) spent R25 million in 2007/08 and intends to spend R242 million this fiscal year. Tshwane had an infrastructure and systems budget of R105 million last year, but has R510 million for this year. (Business Report, South Africa)
Lekota remains defiant Oct 26, 2008
Co-organiser of a national political convention, Mosiuoa Lekota, said on Saturday that the movement for a convention next week in Bloemfontein would not be stopped. "We will not be intimidated," Lekota told more than two thousand people attending a Northern Cape convention in Galeshewe in support of the national event. (iAfrica.com)
Exclusive: Habana eyes Cup Oct 23, 2008
"We ended up giving away a 12-point lead to lose to the Cheetahs and they've had the Cup in Bloemfontein for the last three years. "I also haven't played Currie Cup rugby since then, so I was really happy to get some form back [this year] and play in the Currie Cup competition with guys like Fourie du Preez, who is playing unbelievable rugby, and somebody like Wynand [Olivier], who is playing exceptionally well at the moment. " He added that the build-up to this game is even bigger than the hype... (iAfrica.com)
Cause of crash unknown Oct 23, 2008
Earlier in October two Bloemfontein families were killed when the plane they were travelling in crashed in Barberton, Mpumalanga. Aviation analyst Linden Birns said although it seemed as though there were more crashes, statistically the crash rate was decreasing. (iAfrica.com)
Nadia Nerina, 80, Royal Ballet dancer acclaimed for her technical virtuosity Oct 13, 2008
She was born as Nadine Judd in Bloemfontein, in central South Africa ... Nadine Judd was born in Bloemfontein, in central South Africa, on Oct. 21, 1927. (Boston Globe)
An idiot's guide to the PSL Sep 22, 2008
A: Sixteen teams (see below in alphabetical order) - Ajax Cape Town (Second in 2007/08) - AmaZulu (13th) - Bay United (Promoted from Mvela League) - BidVest Wits (12th) - Bloemfontein Celtic (11th) - Free State Stars (Fifth) - Golden Arrows (Ninth) - Kaizer Chiefs (Sixth) - Maritzburg United (Promoted from Mvela League) - Moroka Swallows (Seventh) - Orlando Pirates (Eighth) - Platinum Stars (10) - Santos (Third) - Sundowns (Fourth) - Supersport United (First) - Thanda Royal Zulu (14th) ... Q:... (iAfrica.com)
Job done for WP Sep 20, 2008
The Cheetahs of course still have the chance to move back into fourth place on Saturday, but they'll need at least a point against the mighty Blue Bulls in Bloemfontein to do that. For Western Province it was mission accomplished, but it was accomplished without fanfare. (iAfrica.com)
Why Vida e is the best! Sep 18, 2008
Most of Vida's 36 stores are in Cape Town and Johannesburg, with a few in Durban, one in Pretoria, one in Bloemfontein and one in Knysna. "We'll never go above 45," says Marketing Director Shaun Bond. (iAfrica.com)
Tongues wag over cartoon Sep 10, 2008
"I think the cartoon by Zapiro in the Sunday Times, though a tad tacky and tasteless, raises some legitimate fears and concerns that we as a nation have regarding the recent attacks on the judiciary by Zuma's cheerleaders," wrote Koos van den Heever of Bloemfontein. "This Zapiro character is irritating to say the least," wrote Thabo of Sekhukhunye, discussing plans for the region to attend Zuma's Pietermaritzburg High Court judgment on Friday. (iAfrica.com)
S.Africa out of Finals Sep 9, 2008
Gabon moved level with Ghana in second place after a 3-0 away win over Lesotho in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Willy Endzanga scored a second-half winner for Congo as they beat Mali 1-0 in Brazzaville to ensure both sides share the leadership in Group 10. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Santana changes after loss Sep 8, 2008
He has brought in two Ajax Cape Town defenders, Brett Evans and Allie Nazeer, SuperSport United's flying right wing Daine Klate plus two strikers in Thanda Royal Zulu's Bernard Parker and Bloemfontein Celtic's Petrus Mahlatsi. Klate has been in brilliant form for the Premier Soccer League champions in the MTN8 competition, while Parker scored both his side's goals in their shock 2-1 win in their opening Absa Premiership clash at Loftus last Saturday night. (iAfrica.com)
Questions left unanswered Sep 4, 2008
Come this weekend, however, when the likes of Andries Bekker, Schalk Burger, Jean de Villiers to name just three travel to Bloemfontein to face the Cheetahs in a crunch match, well, then you will find me tuning in and very keen to see how it pans out. Before I sign off this week, it would be wrong of me not to mention the international retirement of one Percival Colin Montgomery an ex-teammate of mine and somebody I could not be prouder of. (iAfrica.com)
Can the Boks bounce back? Aug 30, 2008
2008 : Australia won 27-15 at Absa Stadium, Durban 2007 : South Africa won 22-19 at Newlands 2006 : South Africa won 24-16 at Ellis Park, Johannesburg 2005 : South Africa won 22-16 at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 2004 : South Africa won 23-19 at Kings Park Stadium, Durban 2003 : South Africa won 26-22 at Newlands 2002 : South Africa won 33-31 at Ellis Park, Johannesburg 2001 : South Africa won 20-15 at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 2000 : Australia won 19-18 at Kings Park Stadium, Durban 1999 : South... (iAfrica.com)
Pick 'n Pay stores remain open despite strike Aug 30, 2008
An estimated 25 000 striking workers were expected to march in Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Cape Town and Bloemfontein, said spokesperson for the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers' Union (Saccawu) Mduduzi Mbongwe. "We are showing management that we are serious about our demands. For now the protest action is only for today, but if there is no response from management by next week we will embark on an indefinite strike.". (Business Report, South Africa)
READY FOR 2010?: S. Africa's World Cup concerns increase Aug 26, 2008
The other stadiums, in Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Rustenburg, needed only renovations to be ready for the smaller tournament and were obvious choices. Port Elizabeth was included because it was the first of the proposed new venues for 2010 at which construction had begun, and project managers and the coastal city's leaders promised it would take under two years to complete. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Outrage at killer's parole Aug 22, 2008
Last Updated: 05:51pm 21 Aug 2008. 6 23 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
The Lighter Side Aug 16, 2008
"We've got a Porta-Pool at home in Bloemfontein," she told journalists, adding that her specific swimming skills included "making whirlpools, doing handstands, and using my toes to rub algae off the walls". She conceded that "going moerse fast in a straight line" was not her strength, but added that she remained extremely committed to winning a medal for South Africa, escpecially in the one-metre whirlpool and freestyle handstand events. (iAfrica.com)
Boks circus is in town, and Kiwis keep well clear Aug 15, 2008
In the past few days, he has watched flanker Juan Smith head back to Bloemfontein "for personal reasons" and lock Danie Rossouw admitted briefly to hospital for an irregular heartbeat. Yesterday, de Villiers was busy fending off the inevitable accusations of racism for selecting just four black or coloured players in his starting XV.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
DA's prison work plan is slavery with new name Aug 15, 2008
Popcru is considering legal action against the country's two privatised prisons, in Bloemfontein and Polokwane, where the union has been recruiting prison staff ... The US experience was highlighted in this column nine years ago, when the Bloemfontein and Polokwane prisons were being built. (Business Report, South Africa)
Acsa board approves R22bn for upgrades Aug 15, 2008
Nearly two-thirds of the money will be spent within the next three years, upgrading major airports and improving facilities at small airports such as Bloemfontein and Upington ... Spending on smaller airports was focused on Bloemfontein and Upington. (Business Report, South Africa)
South Africa: Men, Women Commemorate Women's Day Aug 10, 2008
The march, which was held on 9 August 1956, was part of the broader defiance campaign against the pass laws that started with the 1913 march in Welkom and the 1919 march in Bloemfontein. To honour the women that were part of the protest on that day, in 1994 government declared the day a public holiday. (allAfrica.com)
Nokwe ready to fly Aug 8, 2008
"He (Fourie) has played a huge role in my development," he said of the man he first encountered at the Boland Cavaliers where Fourie was head coach before moving to Bloemfontein to become the Cheetahs' backline coach ... Having joined his mentor in Bloemfontein this year, Nokwe has reaped the benefits and are now a more mature and rounded player not just the pure speedster that some people see him as. (iAfrica.com)
Pietersen faces new challenge as captain Aug 4, 2008
He marked the first of these, an unbeaten 108 at Bloemfontein, by kissing the England badge on his helmet. That gesture that did nothing to reduce the abuse he was receiving from the home crowd. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Private sector left out of electricity project Aug 4, 2008
8 billion a year, while Manguang - which embraces the Free State capital of Bloemfontein - had a turnover of about R40 million. Minerals and energy ministry spokesperson Bheki Khumalo, who recently returned to the government from Sasol, said a role for private sector involvement had been envisaged in the generation arena, but he believed margins were too narrow at the distribution level. (Business Report, South Africa)
A black outlook Jul 29, 2008
They found that in June 2008, optimism was highest in Johannesburg (excluding Soweto) and Bloemfontein with 69 percent and 63 percent of people answering in the affirmative in these places respectively, and lowest in Cape Town at 35 percent. Unemployed people more optimistic. (iAfrica.com)
DA outraged by Malema's latest comment Jul 25, 2008
"We have confirmed this morning, the charges... are being investigated by the Organised Crime unit at Parkway Police Station in Bloemfontein.". Sapa Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
UA Well Represented at 2008 Olympics Jul 22, 2008
Ryk Neethling ('00), Bloemfontein, South Africa. South Africa. (Pac-10.org)
Ratings: Mbeki vs Zuma Jul 22, 2008
Pretoria was 37 percent and Bloemfontein was 65 percent ... In Durban it was 46 percent, down from 47 percent in April and 50 percent in February) and in Bloemfontein 50 percent, up from 40 percent in April and 48 percent in February). (iAfrica.com)
Springboks eye off southern arch rivals with confidence Jun 29, 2008
The Boks went into the first Test against the Six Nations champions, Wales, in Bloemfontein without World Cup stars Schalk Burger, Fourie du Preez and Jaque Fourie, who were all injured, and even managed to put Matfield and Montgomery on the replacements' bench. Wales were no match for the Boks, who after a long season and missing several key men through injury, ran out comfortable 43-17 winners. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Springboks shift focus Jun 23, 2008
The Boks went into the first Test against the Six Nations champions, Wales, in Bloemfontein without such World Cup stars like Schalk Burger, Fourie du Preez and Jaque Fourie, who were all injured, and even managed to put Matfield and Montgomery on the replacements' bench. Wales were no match for the Boks who, after a long season and missing several key men through injury, ran out comfortable 43-17 winners. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Apologise, Tutu tells ANCYL Jun 21, 2008
Malema has been widely criticised for the Youth Day speech at a rally near Bloemfontein, where he said, "We are prepared to take up arms and kill for Zuma". He maintained afterwards that he did not mean the statement literally, and that he never called on anyone "to immediately take up arms". (iAfrica.com)
Winning, not color, matters Jun 18, 2008
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (CNN) -- Three hours before the game, the car park outside the rugby stadium in Bloemfontein, seems to be filled with more "braais" (barbecues) than cars. Black players such as Bryan Habana typify the new multiracial Springboks. (CNN -- International)
* Yobo nets again, maintains Nigeria's winning streak Jun 17, 2008
Libya joined leaders Ghana on six points in Group 5 thanks to a 1-0 away win over minnows Lesotho courtesy of a goal from Ahmed Osman nine minutes from time in the central South African city of Bloemfontein. Lesotho have been forced to switch their three home fixtures because the National Stadium in Maseru is being renovated. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Springboks work hard for win over Wales Jun 16, 2008
The Boks led 17-15 at the break, but unlike in the first Test in Bloemfontein, they were made to work extremely hard for this result. Wales were a far better side than the score suggests, with the world champions scoring two of their tries only late in the game. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Boks tighten up scrum for second Wales test Jun 14, 2008
Springbok coach Peter De Villiers demonstrated his displeasure with the scrum by making two of his four changes to the team that overawed the Six Nations champions 43-17 in Bloemfontein last week up front. "We set a good platform in the first test and I was especially happy with our defence. We want to build on that and the scrums are obviously the one area we are unhappy with," De Villiers told a news conference in Johannesburg this week. (International Herald Tribune)
Boks too much for Wales Jun 14, 2008
The Springboks face Wales in the second Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, having cruised past the Six Nations champions with a very comfortable 43-17 victory in Bloemfontein last weekend ... 2008: South Africa won 43-17, Bloemfontein 2007: South Africa won 34-12, Cardiff 2005: South Africa won 33-16, Cardiff 2004: South Africa won 38-36, Cardiff 2004: South Africa won 53-18, Pretoria 2002: South Africa won 19-8, Cape Town 2002: South Africa won 34-19, Bloemfontein 2000: South... (iAfrica.com)
South Africa recall top players Jun 12, 2008
Matfield, 31,who has won 68 caps, replaces Andries Bekker, who made his debut in last weekend's 43-17 victory over Wales in Bloemfontein. Januarie returns for Bolla Conradie after serving a one-match suspension for off-field indiscipline. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Jones remembers Loftus Jun 11, 2008
And Jones is sure that in his 72nd cap in Pretoria, back where it all began on the world stage, a similar thumping does not await Grand Slam winners Wales despite their 'humiliation' last Saturday by the world champions in Bloemfontein. "I'd like to think we have much more to offer and that was the frustrating thing about last Saturday," said Jones. (iAfrica.com)
Wales licking their wounds Jun 10, 2008
The Welsh players are still trying to digest their 17-43 defeat to South Africa in the first Test in Bloemfontein at the weekend, but assistant coach Robin McBryde is confident that they can still turn things around. "We're still busy with soul-searching," he said at a media conference on Monday. (iAfrica.com)
Proudly South African Jun 10, 2008
Includes Marula berries, Amadumbes and Mopani worms which are now being marketed by a Bloemfontein based co-operative. 12. (iAfrica.com)
Team of the week Jun 9, 2008
Juan Smith (South Africa): Part of a dominant Springboks back row in front of home crowd in Bloemfontein. 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* World champions thrash Wales Jun 9, 2008
AFP, BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA Monday, Jun 09, 2008, Page 20. South Africa fullback Conrad Jantjes scores a try against Wales during the first Test against Wales in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lesotho 2-3 Ghana Jun 9, 2008
A brace from Junior Agogo helped Ghana to a 3-2 away win over Lesotho in a Group 5 2010 World Cup qualifying match played in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Laryea Kingston put the Black Stars ahead in the 15 min.. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Call to arms for Wales Jun 9, 2008
The World Cup holders, the Springboks, demolished the Grand Slam winners, Wales, 43-17 in their first Test in Bloemfontein at the weekend ... "We didn't do ourselves justice and were punished by the world champions," he said of the loss in Bloemfontein. (iAfrica.com)
Strong support for Peter Jun 9, 2008
South Africa's World Cup-winning captain John Smit has thrown his support behind new Springbok coach Peter de Villiers, following the team's 43-17 first Test victory against Wales in Bloemfontein at the weekend. Smit celebrated his 50th match as Springbok captain in a Test match that was made even more noteworthy as De Villiers' first in charge since his appointment in January. (iAfrica.com)
Springboks beat Wales 43-17 Jun 8, 2008
The world champions South Africa beat the Six Nations winner Wales 43-17 in the first test in Bloemfontein on Saturday, to hand the Springboks coach Peter de Villiers a winning start ... Wales coach Warren Gatland said he was embarrassed by elements of his team's performance in the 43-17 defeat at the hands of the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Smit happy with victory Jun 8, 2008
Speaking after Saturday's clash in Bloemfontein, Smit said that the environment created by the new Bok coaching staff contributed to the Boks' 34-17 triumph over the Welsh. "We were effective with the ball in hand. But, I also felt that the score did not do justice to the game". (iAfrica.com)
SA v Wales Preview Jun 7, 2008
The long wait is almost over, as a new era in Springbok rugby under a new coach is set to begin on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales in the first Test in Bloemfontein ... But Wales will have the advantage of having played regularly and recently under the old laws of the game, as they will be implemented in the Bloemfontein Test ... Gatland has also stated that the Wales were quite comfortable with the interpretations of English referee Dave Pearson, who will be in charge of the... (iAfrica.com)
