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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 ...
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Two Oceans Marathon record-breaker Gerda Steyn downs a beer at Forries – PHOTO

By Garrin Lambley 18-04-23 12:30

South African ultra-marathon queen Gerda Steyn entered the record books with a fourth consecutive Two Oceans Marathon victory on Saturday. RESULT | Two Oceans Marathon: Zimbabwe’s Givemore Mudzinganyama takes victory – WATCH Steyn smashed her own course record over the 56km route, stopping the clock on the University of Cape Town’s rugby fields in a time of 3:29:06. Ethiopia’s Amelework Bosho finished a […]

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Gupta family Constantia mansion: MORE PICTURES

By Garrin Lambley 18-04-23 12:25

The Gupta family’s sprawling seven-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion in Cape Town has been SOLD. FEEL GOOD | Bob the sea turtle marks 2 months back in the ocean – PICTURE Richard Huxham-Hardie from Hardie Property, the sole agent overseeing the sale of the property in Constantia, confirmed to The South African website early in March 2023 that ‘a sale has been agreed’. As reported by The […]

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Lady Amelia Spencer shares MORE unseen wedding pictures

By Garrin Lambley 18-04-23 12:19

Princess Diana’s niece, Lady Amelia Spencer, and Greg Mallett have been married for almost a month. And love is still very much in the air! Mrs Mallett took to Instagram to share some unseen images of the first day of their “forever” together. ALSO READ: Everything you need to know about the Royal family: LIVE BLOG […]

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Varsity Cup: Every tournament winner to date

By Garrin Lambley 18-04-23 12:09

The final of this season’s Varsity Cup was contested on Monday, 17 April between NWU Eagles and UCT Ikeys. ALSO READ | Springboks: EVERY head coach since readmission in 1992 NWU Eagles won a pulsating encounter 27-25 at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground in Potchefstroom. LET US KNOW | Have your say: Who should be the next Springbok coach? The 2023 edition was […]

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Banyana Banyana’s Desiree Ellis awarded National Order of Ikhamanga

By Garrin Lambley 18-04-23 12:01

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis will be among the recipients honoured with the National Order of Ikhamanga by President Cyril Ramaphosa. READ | ORLANDO PIRATES BOSS GETS ‘CALL-UP’ FROM PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA The National Order of Ikhamanga recognises individuals who have excelled in the Arts, Culture, Literature, Music, Journalism and Sport in South Africa. For her hard work and success with […]

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Mercedes-Benz GLC: How much the luxury SUV will cost in SA

By Garrin Lambley 18-04-23 11:54

Pricing and details of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC have been released, with all three models in the line-up featuring a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The new Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in three derivatives from launch: 220d, 300d and a petrol-powered 300 model. THE GLC IS THE GERMAN CARMAKER’S MID-SIZE SUV OFFERING In terms of standard specification, […]

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Springbok coach shortlist: THREE in the race?

By Garrin Lambley 18-04-23 11:46

SA Rugby has to decide who will take over from Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber after the Rugby World Cup in France later this year. One could question the timing of Nienaber’s announcement with the build up to the tournament likely to focus on the Springbok coaching job rather than coaching the Springboks itself. Might […]

PowerBall - 18 April

PowerBall draws: Six numbers could change your life

By Garrin Lambley 18-04-23 11:39

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 18 April, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL 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 to win, you need to play – […]

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WRAP | SA National Aquatic Championships: Women outshine the men

By Garrin Lambley 17-04-23 10:23

The 2023 SA National Aquatic Championships wrapped up on Sunday evening in Gqeberha with South Africa’s women outshining their male counterparts. When all was said and done, no fewer than eight women achieved ‘A’ qualifying times for the upcoming World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan in 13 events. By contrast, only four men recorded ‘A’ times for the championships to be held from […]

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Cape Town home that hosted Princess Diana up for rent – at R290 000 per month!

By Garrin Lambley 12-04-23 17:47

Tarrystone, the Constantia Upper, Cape Town estate where Princess Diana frequently visited her brother, Earl Spencer, has become available to rent. EXCLUSIVE | Gupta family Constantia mansion SOLD According to the Dogon Group, the 10-bedroom home is available from 1 May 2023 for a 12-month lease period at R290 000 per month. The stately historical home has impressive features, breathtaking views, spectacular setting as the […]

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Durban’s famous Funworld to close in May

By Garrin Lambley 06-04-23 12:07

After offering up glorious fun in the sun for exactly 80 years, the Durban Funworld is saying goodbye. According to IOL the facility will shut down operations on 1 May, with all the amusement rides and attractions to be sold off and removed from the beachfront from 20 April. As per its history, Durban Funworld has operated under a […]

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What petrol and diesel will cost SA motorists from TODAY

By Garrin Lambley 05-04-23 09:20

There was good news for diesel motorists in particular with confirmation of a significant drop in prices from today, Wednesday, 5 April. RIP | FORMER SPRINGBOK COACH IAN MCINTOSH DIES The diesel price was cut by between 74 and 75 cents per litre inland and by 81 to 82 cents per litre at the coast. Meanwhile, there was a 1 cent per litre decrease in 93 petrol, […]

Ian McIntosh

RIP: Former Springbok coach Ian McIntosh dies

By Garrin Lambley 05-04-23 08:12

Legendary former Springbok and Sharks coach Ian McIntosh passed away during the early hours of Wednesday morning. His cause of death has not yet been divulged. McIntosh, who grew up near Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, served as head coach for the Springboks during 1993 and 1994. In total, he oversaw 12 Tests as coach, with the Springboks winning […]

PowerBall - 4 April

PowerBall draws: Six numbers could change your life TONIGHT

By Garrin Lambley 04-04-23 15:09

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 4 April, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL 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 to win, you need to play – […]

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Fuel price latest: How much petrol and diesel will now cost South African motorists

By Garrin Lambley 04-04-23 15:04

There was good news for diesel motorists in particular with confirmation of a significant drop in prices from midnight on Tuesday, 4 April. MONEY MATTERS | FOUR of Africa’s wealthiest cities are in South Africa The diesel price will be cut by between 74 and 75 cents per litre inland and by 81 to 82 cents per litre at the coast. Meanwhile, there will be a 1 cent […]

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Derek Watts discharged from hospital, recovering at home – UPDATE

By Garrin Lambley 03-04-23 21:07

Carte Blanche presenter Derek Watts is back home recovering after he was in hospital with severe sepsis. Watts is learning to walk again after collapsing two weeks ago and ending up in hospital. The TV personality, who became a household name as part of this investigative journalism programme, initially thought he had suffered a stroke, but […]

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South Africa braces for potential year-long Stage 2 load shedding

By Garrin Lambley 03-04-23 20:44

South Africa could experience Stage 2 load shedding for the next year, according to Eskom’s load shedding outlook. The power utility’s medium-term Generation Adequacy Report, which maps out risk levels, was recently published. GENERATION ADEQUACY REPORT BREAKS DOWN ESKOM’S LOAD SHEDDING OUTLOOK INTO TWO RISK LEVELS According to MyBroadBand, the Generation Adequacy Report, breaks down the […]

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Masters: Three South Africans in the 2023 field – including an amateur

By Garrin Lambley 03-04-23 20:31

Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel will lead the South African threat at the Masters this year with only one other player in the mix. And that other player is none other than leading amateur Aldrich Potgieter. ALSO READ: Christiaan Bezuidenhout: South Africa’s new No 1 MASTERS TO TEST SA CREW Schwartzel’s standing in the game continues […]

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Cricket pundit shares clip of engine failure during SA flight – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 03-04-23 22:39

A well-known cricket journalist has shared a clip of a frightening ‘engine failure’ that apparently occurred during a flight at 15 000 feet. Taking to Twitter on Monday, Neil Manthorp posted a video which showed a stationary propeller on one side of the plane that he was travelling in during an unspecified flight. “Engine failure […]

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AKA fans blast Wish On Florida’s ‘Last Supper’ closing down event

By Garrin Lambley 03-04-23 20:10

Patrons of Wish On Florida restaurant have questioned the establishment for naming its closing down event ‘The Last Supper’. This, after rapper AKA ate his last meal at the Durban eatery moments before he was murdered. On Monday, 3 April, management of the award-winning restaurant announced news of their permanent closure. According to a statement, […]

Riana Pretorius

Riana Pretorius breaks silence over Gqeberha kidnapping

By Garrin Lambley 03-04-23 19:51

Riana Pretorius, the biokineticist from Nelson Mandela Bay who was kidnapped outside her workplace in mid-March, has finally broken her silence on social media. ALSO READ | A trip to Home Affairs in Grabouw – ‘Slaat my met ‘n nat vis’ Pretorius, 26, was returned safely to her family eight days later on 24 March, as reported […]

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