Sport and Recreation

Mnqobokazi Traditional Council are rural sport champs

Mnqobokazi Traditional Council from Umkhanyakude District have been crowned overall champions of the Rural Sport Development Programme Tournament held at Thokothe Sports Grounds, at Gcilima in Margate, KZN south coast yesterday, Saturday, 23 February 2019. The tournament featured youth from five traditional councils, Maphumulo Traditional Council (TC) in eThekwini, Mnqobokazi TC in Umkhanyakude District, KwaXolo TC in Ugu, Vulindlela TC in Umzinyathi and Amaswazi TC in Uthukela. They competed in rugby, football, athletics and netball. Read more...

MTUBA Boxing Tournie Tops Bumper Sporting Weekend for KZN

A bumper sporting weekend awaits KwaZulu-Natal’s sports enthusiasts as three major sport development events, supported by the KZN Department of Sport and Recreation, takes place in different parts of the Province. Topping the list is the PRO-AM Provincial Boxing Tournament featuring professional bouts and Olympic style (amateur) fights taking place at KwaMsane Civic Hall in Mtubatuba on the Province’s north coast on Saturday and Sunday (23-23 February)..........Meanwhile, Youth from five (5) KZN traditional councils will showcase their talent in different sport codes when they participate in the Rural Sport Development Programme Tournament taking place at Thokothe Sports Grounds, Gcilima near Port Shepstone on the KZN south coast on Saturday, 23 February 2019. Read more...

Willies Mchunu Legacy Marathon a huge success

Foreign runners have dominated the 2019 edition of the Willies Mchunu Legacy Marathon that took place between Umtshezi/Esctcourt and Wembezi township, in the Uthukela District on Saturday, 18/02/2019. Read more...

Dusi in the sights for EADP paddlers

Paddlers on the KZN Department of Sport and Recreation (KZNDSR) supported Elite Athlete Development Programme (EADP) are targeting top finishes in the country’s premier canoe race, the FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon later this month. The FNB Dusi takes place over three days from 14 to 16 February and is a race that includes a number of portage sections where paddlers must run with their boats which adds to the demands of the 120km journey from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. Read more...

Rest in peace Phil Masinga – KZN Sport MEC

The KZN MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Bongi Sithole-Moloi has extended her condolences to family of former Bafana Bafana striker, Philemon “Chippa” Masinga who died on Sunday morning, 13/01/19. Read more...

President Ramaphosa hands over Msunduzi Athletics stadium

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on stakeholders to ensure that the new, world class Msunduzi Athletics Track is fully utilized in order to become a hub for talent development in the country. President Ramaphosa was speaking during the official opening and handover of the Stadium on Thursday, 10/01/2018. Read more...

President Ramaphosa to participate in health walk and stadium handover in PMB

President Cyril Ramaphosa will join the early morning 5km walk to promote active and healthy lifestyles in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday, 10 January 2019. The walk will start at Freedom Square in the Pietermaritzburg CBD at 06h00 and end at the new Msunduzi Athletics Track. The walk will be followed by the official handover of the world-class athletics track to the local municipality and sports fraternity by President Ramaphosa. Read more..

MEC Sithole-Moloi applauds SALGA KZN-DSR Games for exposing talent

MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Bongi Sithole-Moloi has applauded the successful hosting of the SALGA KZN-DSR Games in Umgungundlovu District where approximately 4000 youth from throughout KwaZulu-Natal showcased their talent in 16 different sport codes. The games were played in different venues around Umgungundlovu from 06-09 December 2018, and involved athletes from the Province’s 11 Districts, including eThekwini Metro, in a highly competitive matches. They are hosted as part of a partnership between the KZN Department of Sport and Recreation, South African Local Government Association KwaZulu-Natal as well as sport federations. Read more...

MEC Sithole-Moloi launch DAC and DSR Festive Season programme

MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Bongi Sithole-Moloi says arts, culture, sport and recreation have a huge role to play in promoting a safe, peaceful and responsible enjoyment during the festive season. She was speaking during the launch of the Festive Season Programme for the Departments of Arts and Culture as well as Sport and Recreation at Umhlali Country Club on Thursday, 06/12/18. Read more...

Sport and Recreation MEC reinforce regular exercise message in Active Fridays programme

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation Bongi Sithole-Moloi has urged the people of KwaZulu-Natal to exercise on a regular basis. Sithole-Moloi was addressing hundreds of youngsters and the elderly in Imbali township near Pietermaritzburg during the Active Fridays campaign on Friday, 23/11/18. Read more...

Exciting Harry Gwala Summer Cup Rural Horse Riding event bring economic spin-offs for locals

With the dust barely settled following an exciting Harry Gwala Summer Cup Rural Horse Riding yesterday, enthusiasm is already building up towards the staging of the 10^th anniversary of the rural horse riding event next year. Thousands of horse racing enthusiasts braved the chilly and misty weather at Kilmun village, near Underberg in the KZN midlands on Saturday, 18/11/18, to witness eight highly competitive races that saw jockeys and their horses compete for the total stake of R140 000, which has grown from last year’s R80 000 prize money. Read more...

MEC Sithole-Moloi applauds first provincial disability games

MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Bongi Sithole-Moloi has applauded the disability sector for their commitment to doing things for themselves instead of relying on government and others. Sithole-Moloi was speaking at the conclusion of the KZN Provincial Disability Games at Stanger High School in KwaDukuza, Ilembe District, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast on Saturday, 10/11/18. The Games involved players with disability from the Province’s 11 districts who competed in different sport codes during the day-long event. Read more...

Provincial Disability Games return to Ilembe District

KwaDukuza is gearing up to host the Provincial Disability Games at Stanger High School in Ilembe District on Saturday, 10 November 2018. The Games are part of a comprehensive response to issues raised by disabled people during the KZN Disability Summit which was hosted by the MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Bongi Sithole-Moloi in November 2016. The Summit was hosted to discuss and find solutions to challenges faced by people with disability in the arts, culture, sport and recreation sectors. Read more...

Sport MEC extends her condolences following death of coach, Roger Sikhakhane

The MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Bongi Sithole-Moloi is saddened by the passing away of Royal Eagles coach, Roger Sikhakhane on Saturday, 03/11/18. “We have learnt with shock of the death of Coach Roger Sikhakhane this morning. We were aware that he has not been well for some time. But we were hoping that he would recover and continue with his good work of leading one of our National First Division teams Royal Eagles FC to promotion at the end of the season,” said MEC Sithole-Moloi. Read more...

Thousands attend KZN’s Big Walk and Recreation Day

KwaZulu-Natal capital, Pietermaritzburg came alive this past week-end as the province’s Department of Sport and Recreation staged two major fun filled events to encourage active and healthy lifestyles. Read more....

At 8am on Sunday, 7th October, Pietermaritzburg’s new Msunduzi Athletics Stadium will host the National Big Walk comprising 5km and 10km walks and loads of fun activities. Email completed registration forms to Wandile.Meyiwa@kzndsr.gov.za or hand deliver at Sport and Recreation House, 135 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg. The Department of Sport and Recreation KZN; supporting an active and winning province. Click here for registration forms.

The KZN Department of Sport and Recreation is encouraging active and healthy lifestyles in KwaZulu-Natal this weekend. Join us for the celebration of National Recreation Day on Friday, 5th October at Mehlokazulu High School, Imbali, Pietermaritzburg at 8am. Activities include 5km fun walk, aerobics and others.

At 8am on Sunday, 7th October, Pietermaritzburg’s new Msunduzi Athletics Stadium will host the National Big Walk comprising 5km and 10km walks and loads of fun activities. Email completed registration forms to Wandile.Meyiwa@kzndsr.gov.za or hand deliver at Sport and Recreation House, 135 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg. The Department of Sport and Recreation KZN; supporting an active and winning province. Click here for registration forms.

MEC applauds triumphant KZN IGs team

Team KZN are the undisputed champions of the indigenous games following yet another successful defence of the National Indigenous Games Festival crown. The KwaZulu-Natal team defended the championship title for the 8^th consecutive during the week-long games that were held at Seshego stadium in Polokwane on 24 - 28 September. The KZN teams excelled in the majority of the games codes that they participated in such as ncuva, khokho, umlabalaba, amagende, drie-stokkies and juskei. Read more...

Sporting icons celebrated at the 2018 KZN Sport Awards

A galaxy of sporting stars bit their nails, fumbled nervously and sweated profusely as they awaited the much-anticipated announcement of the winners of the 2018 KZN Sport Awards at a glittering ceremony at the Durban ICC last night, 25 September. Read more...

Vote for KZN Sport Personality of the Year – KZN Sport Awards

With the KZN Sport Awards a few days away, the public is encouraged to vote for their favourite sports personalities through an SMS vote line in the Sports Personality of the Year category. The KZN Sport Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, 25 September at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban (ICC). To vote SMS KZNSPORT2018 followed by the initials of your favourite sports star to 33258. Voting lines are now open. Click here for more the list of nominees. Read more...

COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN TO THE 2018 KWAZULU-NATAL SPORT AWARDS

KwaZulu-Natal is only days away from hosting the coveted 2018 KZN Sport Awards at a glittering awards ceremony to be hosted by the Department of Sport and Recreation in partnership with the KZN Sports Confederation.The sixth KZN Sport Awards which is expected to attract 800 guests will honour sports heroes and heroines at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) on Tuesday, 25 September at 18h30. Read more...

KZN senior citizens compete in Golden Games

The Province’s senior citizens braved the scorching Richards Bay weather on Wednesday, 12/09/18, to display their sporting talents during KZN Indigenous Games held at Umhlathuze Sports Complex. The Games involved teams from different districts and were used to select a team to represent KwaZulu-Natal in the upcoming national contest in October in the Free State. Read more...

1st ASPC African Sport Forum focuses on African solutions for African Athletes

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport and Recreation in partnership with the Association of Sport Performance Centres (ASPC) hosted the successful 1st ASPC African Sport Forum at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 6-7 September 2018. The event was also supported by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), the eThekwini Municipality and the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Read more...

In his father’s footsteps – Mandela Youth Run

The son of legendary runner, Willie Mtolo, Mdumiseni has showed signs of retaining the family legacy by winning the juniors’ leg of the Nelson Mandela Day Marathon, the Youth Run that took place on the eve of the main race. Read more...

EThekwini Metro claim KZN Indigenous Games victory

EThekwini Metro has been crowned overall champions of the 2018 KwaZulu-Natal Indigenous Games after beating other 10 Districts during the provincial games in Newcastle, in northern KwaZulu-Natal this weekend. The games were held at Newcastle’s Arbor Park Grounds under the Amajuba District starting on Friday-Saturday, 10 August -11 August 2018. Read more...

KZN Indigenous Games get underway in Newcastle

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Indigenous Games will take place in Newcastle in northern KZN this weekend. The Games - organised by the Department of Sport and Recreation in partnership with KZN Indigenous Games Council - will be played at Newcastle’s Arbor Park, on Friday and Saturday, 10-11 August. Read more...

Usuthu win 2018 KZN Premier’s Cup

Amazulu FC were crowned 2018 champions of the KZN Premier’s Cup football tournament that took place over the past weekend, 28/29 July in Durban. The pre-season tournament, organised by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport and Recreation, involved seven professional teams from the Province that are campaigning in the Premier Soccer League’s Premiership Division and the National First Division. Read more...