Fridays in Port Alfred have never been the same since April 5, 2024, when the Kowie Granny Grommets first hit the surf at Kelly’s Beach. Modelled on the long-running Nahoon Granny Grommets, they meet once a week for the time of their…
SIBONGISENI MAPHUMULO In an inspiring display of active attitudes and sheer enthusiasm, Port Alfred’s very own Kowie Granny Grommets were invited to participate in the SA Bodyboarding Championship at West Beach. The Kowie Granny Grommets,…
A determined Ethekwini unit prevailed in testing conditions at Port Alfred’s West Beach to be crowned team champions at the 37th SA Bodyboarding Championships on Thursday September 26. The KZN unit picked up a unique hat-trick of titles…
Ntando Msibi of KwaZulu-Natal put in a brilliant finals performance in choppy seas and erratic swells at Port Alfred’s East Beach on Sunday November 12 to win the Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge Men’s surfing Open title. Msibi…
It’s all systems go for the seventh edition of the R1.3m Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge that kicks off with a welcoming party for the officials, sponsors and watersports participants on Friday November 10. Rubberducks, surfing…
PARTNER CONTENT The 7th annual Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge is almost upon us. From 8-12 November 2023, prepare to experience this thrilling water sports tournament, taking place in stunning Port Alfred – the heart of the…
TimesLIVE SUTHENTIRA GOVENDER Durban residents can finally take a dip in the ocean after they were unable to do so for more than 200 days due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Most beaches in the greater Durban area are open for swimming.…
With just over a week to go before the start of the Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge, the area’s premier water sport event, everything is well on the way to readiness awaiting the arrival of thousands of visitors who will descend…
Now in its third year, the 2019 Royal St Andrews Hotel Amanzi Challenge, that includes surfing, body-boarding, a swim, a trail run, beach handball, rubber ducks on the river and more is set for April 19 to 28, over a week and a half of…
