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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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South Africa beaten by England in Over-50 Cricket World Cup final

By Garrin Lambley 21-03-23 16:55

Despite a superb effort with the bat from Alan Dawson, South Africa were well-beaten by England in the Over-50 Cricket World Cup final at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday. MUST READ | Proteas seamer Sisanda Magala joins Chennai Super Kings in IPL According to the Club Cricket SA website, Dawson hit 82 from 77 balls, but the hosts went down by 65 […]

Simba chips

Simba chips heist worth R1.2 million foiled thanks to cops

By Garrin Lambley 21-03-23 16:50

A truck containing Simba chips was hijacked, but thanks to the quick work of the Ekurhuleni police, the suspect was apprehended. PICTURE | Snake rescuer starts off Human Rights Day by catching a BOOMSLANG According to spokesperson for Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), Ignatius Maphike, said: “On Tuesday 14 March 2023 at 9.50am, members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department […]

PowerBall - 21 March

PowerBall: There WILL be a draw on Human Rights Day, Tuesday, 21 March 2023

By Garrin Lambley 21-03-23 11:43

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 21 March, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL RESULTS CLICK HERE For those wondering, despite it being a public holiday in South Africa on Tuesday, there WILL be PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws later this evening. There’s never a bad time to […]

Shark attack

Woman recovers after shark attack in Jeffreys Bay – PICTURES

By Garrin Lambley 21-03-23 11:31

A woman is recovering after she was attacked by a shark in the shallow waters in Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape. According to Jeffreys Bay Online, the attack happened at Kabeljauws beach in the shallow water. ALSO READ | WATCH: Great White Shark spotted near the beach in Hartenbos “Although there is no confirmation from any expert […]

Reeva Foundation

Reeva Steenkamp Foundation prays for Riana Pretorius’s safe return

By Garrin Lambley 24-03-23 08:44

The parents of Reeva Steenkamp are praying for the safe return of fellow Eastern Cape woman Riana Pretorius. UPDATE Fri 24 March: Gqeberha biokineticist Riana Pretorius found alive and unharmed Like many South Africans, the family of Reeva Steenkamp – who was murdered by boyfriend Oscar Pistorius a decade ago – is praying for the […]

Professor Tim Noakes

Professor Tim Noakes slammed for homophobic cartoon retweet

By Garrin Lambley 21-03-23 11:10

South African professor and author Tim Noakes must explain and apologise for resharing a cartoon on Twitter associating the LGBTQ+ community with paedophilia. The cartoon depicts a trojan horse being wheeled towards “social acceptance” by (presumably, American) democrats. ALSO READ: Masc gay men discriminate against fem gay men in the workplace While the front of the […]

Varsity Cup

Varsity Cup | Round 5 fixtures and results: Who’s in action TONIGHT?

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 17:23

Monday, 20 March’s Varsity Cup matches promises another blockbuster evening of action from around South Africa. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Top-of-the-table NWU Eagles will host second-placed CUT in the match of the round, while third-placed Maties host winless defending champions UP-Tuks in Stellenbosch with both matches scheduled for 19:00. The early match (16:00) will see UCT Ikeys take on Wits while the evening’s other match will […]

South Africa

World Happiness Report: Where does South Africa rank?

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 17:16

South Africa finds itself in a lowly position after the annual ‘World Happiness Report’ was officially unveiled on Monday. Ironically, on the day that the annual World Happiness Report was released, South Africa was in the midst of a so-called ‘national shutdown’ instigated by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). ALSO READ: National Shutdown LIVE UPDATES Overseen […]

Joke of the Day

Joke of the Day: Start your week with a laugh

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 17:06

Laughter is the best medicine and South Africans in Mzansi and abroad could certainly do with a dose of the giggles these days! My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We’ll see about that. Do you have a favourite joke you’d like to share? If so, send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 and we’ll […]

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport named ‘Best in Africa’ – AGAIN

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 16:59

Eight in a row! That’s how many times Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has been named ‘the best airport in Africa’ by Skytrax. The UK-based airport and airline rating consultancy recently held a glittering awards show in Amsterdam, where Cape Town International Airport walked away with not one or even two, but THREE accolades. ALSO READ: SA billionaire wants to […]

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Why South Africa celebrates Human Rights Day: Tuesday, 21 March 2023

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 16:51

Human Rights Day is a South African public holiday that is commemorated annually on 21 March to remind South Africans about the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa. DOH! | Tattoo FAILS: Daily hilarious ink disasters The commemoration provides the country with an opportunity to reflect on progress made in the promotion and […]

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Bookmakers make France favourites

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 16:43

Despite being defending champions, the Springboks are only fourth favourites to win this year’s Rugby World Cup title, according to the latest odds. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP World Cup 2023 hosts France have been installed as the new outright favourites for the tournament which is due to kick off in early September. ALSO READ | RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 […]

AKA Costa Titch

Psychic claims AKA and Costa Titch are ‘reunited’ – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 16:39

A month after the death of South African rapper AKA – real name Kiernan Forbes – his friend Costa Titch collapsed and died on stage during a performance. Now, a popular psychic, Kandis Starr, is claiming that the Super Soft hitmakers are “reunited” in the “afterlife.” This, after she claims to have spoken to both of […]

Riana Pretorius

Family and friends hold prayer session for kidnapped Riana Pretorius

By Garrin Lambley 24-03-23 08:45

Family and friends gathered on Sunday evening for a prayer session for Riana Pretorius, the young biokineticist, who was kidnapped in Gqeberha last week. UPDATE Fri 24 March: Gqeberha biokineticist Riana Pretorius found alive and unharmed The prayer session took place in Newton Park with candles that symbolised thoughts and prayers for her safety. Riana […]

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Keeping up with the Kolisis: Family pillow fight – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 15:38

Check out this heart-warming video of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his family happily engaging in some early Sunday morning fun. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP In a recent video posted on the Springbok skipper’s Instagram page, the family’s blissful interaction in bed, has left fans swooning at the happiness on show. Siya […]

PowerBall draw jackpot

PowerBall R75 million mega jackpot winner from Fourways in Gauteng

By Garrin Lambley 20-03-23 15:11

It continues to rain cash this March with 15 jackpot winners in 2023 – including a whopping R75 million lucky player. LIVE UPDATES | DAILY LOTTO, LOTTO, POWERBALL ITHUBA has announced that a Daily Lotto player from Bloemfontein in the Free State won R524 205.90 in draw number 1458 which took place on Friday, 10 March. This is the highest […]

Spencer twins

Amelia or Eliza: Can you separate the Spencer twins?

By Garrin Lambley 18-03-23 14:42

Lady Amelia Spencer will walk down the aisle in the coming days with Greg Mallett, nephew of former Springbok coach Nick Mallett. MUST READ | Princess Diana’s niece: Amelia Spencer’s net worth As reported by The South African website, the wedding promises to be a lavish affair, reportedly set to take place in the Western Cape. Amelia is […]

PowerBall draw jackpot

PowerBall R75 million winner: Six numbers change one South African’s life forever

By Garrin Lambley 18-03-23 11:28

There was one winner of Friday, 17 March’s PowerBall jackpot with the player winning a whopping R75 million. Meanwhile, there was no winner for the R3 million that was on offer for the PowerBall Plus. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The five PowerBall numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 21, 22, 27, 41, 43 and the Powerball number itself was 5. The […]

Riana Pretorius

Biokineticist kidnapping: Still no sign of Riana Pretorius

By Garrin Lambley 24-03-23 08:43

There was still no sign on Saturday morning of Riana Pretorius, the a young biokineticist who was kidnapped outside a medical practice in Newton Park in Gqeberha on Thursday. UPDATE Fri 24 March: Gqeberha biokineticist Riana Pretorius found alive and unharmed The Hawks confirmed that two men been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 30-year-old […]

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Follow LIVE: Costa Titch memorial service

By Garrin Lambley 18-03-23 11:04

Details of the memorial service for South African rapper Constantinos “Costa Titch” Tsobanoglou have been announced by his family. ALSO READ: ‘He’s next’: Amapiano’s Msholozi reveals ‘demon’ tattoos [photos] Information was shared in a press statement on the musician’s Instagram page. The 28-year-old rapper collapsed and died while performing at the Ultra Music Festival at the Expo […]

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Snake rescuer catches FOUR black mambas in a day in Durban – PICTURES

By Garrin Lambley 17-03-23 14:47

Snake rescuer Nick Evans had a busy week after successfully catching FOUR black mambas in a single day! WATCH | MONKEY TRIES TO EAT CHAMELEON IN PEACE According to Evans’ Facebook page, he caught three in the Westville area and one in Malvern in KwaZulu-Natal. “I received a call from a homeowner in Westville, to tell me that a team working on […]

Joke of the Day

Friday funny: Joke of the Day

By Garrin Lambley 17-03-23 09:48

Laughter is the best medicine, and South Africans in Mzansi and abroad could certainly do with a dose of the giggles these days! Two dog owners are arguing about whose pet is smarter. “My dog is so smart,” says the first owner, “that every morning he goes to the store and buys me a sesame […]

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