The 2010 World Cup of Funny Trophy holders are back!
They are a team with an unmatched legacy of uniting a nation through laughter and making history in the process. Now, the reigning champions of Funny are back to defend their title!
Durban – Newlyweds Prince Albert II of Monaco and his South African bride held a glamorous party at Durban’s The Oyster Box hotel for friends and family who were unable to attend the wedding in Monaco on July 2.
Security was beefed up for the list of rich, famous and influencial guests at the exclusive event.
A large group of local as well as foreign media tried to get a shot of the many celebrities at the party.
The Dunlop Surfski World Cup, taking place in Durban on 26 June, set a world record when 330 entries were received by close of normal entries on 10 June, making it the biggest international surfski event in the world.
The deluge of last-minute entries pushed the number of athletes taking part past the 296 world record set at last year's event, and late entries are now being taken.
Sardine Run 2011
Good weather on the wild coast at the moment is producing good predations and sightings. Whale activity has been particulary good. Water visibility is not the best at present but fair for diving. Reports are that most of the action is happening between Port St. Johns and Mboyti. Large bait balls have occured with all the predators involved in the action. Most of the activity is not far offshore at present.
Sarah Baum surfs into ASP Women’s World Tour contention
Durban - A shoal of sardines descended on Margate on Wednesday, the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks board said.
About 1 000 people were on the beach to see them, head of operations Mike Anderson-Reade said.
"People are having lots of fun.”
More sardines were expected at Pumula Beach on Thursday.
The annual sardine run is one of Durban's most popular events as families gather on various beachfronts in June and July waiting for the fish to reach the shore.
BALLITO, KwaDukuza/South Africa (Saturday, July 10, 2010) - Jordy Smith (Dbn), 22, etched his name into the history books today, becoming the third ever South African winner of the ASP 5-Star Mr Price Pro Ballito, simultaneously moving into the No. 1 position on the ASP World Rankings.
Representatives from South African Tourism are hugely positive about INDABA 2010 for many reasons. Sugen Pillay, SAT’s Global Manager for Events says, ‘INDABA is our flagship travel trade show and Africa’s top travel show. It hosts approximately 12 000 international visitors from the trade, media and consumer so it is the principal communications platform in the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.’
Wavescape and Ocean Minded invite you to see Fly in the Champagne, to be projected onto a large outdoor screen at the Bay of Plenty lawns on sunday 26 July at 6pm. Bring a hamper and blanket and enjoy this powerful portrayal of surfing's biggest rivalry: Kelly Slater vs Andy Irons, and its explosive finale in heaving surf at the lefthander Kandui in Indo.
* Lank spot prizes will be given away *
Big screen surf videos, some of SA's best indie bands and more will be happening at the Mahala Surf And Music Festival, set to rock out on Friday the 12th of June in partnership with Zigzag Magazine.
