Danie van der Lith

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Skateboarding for Hope brings the vibe to the Northern Cape

Danie van der Lith|Published

Skateboarding for Hope turned skate parks across the Northern Cape into hubs of youth empowerment, creativity, and community spirit, culminating in a high-energy ...

South Africa's top young female rugby players gather for FNB Youth Weeks

Danie van der Lith|Published

South Africa’s top junior female rugby players are showcasing their talent at the FNB U16 and U18 Girls Weeks in Johannesburg, marking a powerful step forward for ...

Rising stars converge on Pretoria for FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week

Danie van der Lith|Published

The future of South African rugby will be on full display this week as 20 provincial teams gather in Pretoria for the highly anticipated FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week. ...

How Zimkhitha Duze and Uuka Bricks are shaping a greener future, one brick at a time

Danie van der Lith|Published

Zimkhitha Duze, a young entrepreneur from Kimberley, has launched Uuka Bricks, a startup that produces eco-friendly bricks using 30% plastic, sand, and cement to ...

Top football mind sets out to shape local coaches

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Sol Plaatje Local Football Association will host a high-level seminar this weekend, led by acclaimed talent development expert Dr. Walter Steenbok, focusing ...

Make Reading Count: Learners lead the way in tackling South Africa’s reading crisis

Danie van der Lith|Published

MSLA learners continue to tackle South Africa’s Grade 4 reading crisis through their “Make Reading Count” initiative, now expanded into 2025 with hundreds of young ...

Anne Maclean and MSLA tackle South Africa’s literacy crisis head-on

Danie van der Lith|Published

Anne Maclean, founder of the Maths & Science Leadership Academy, is tackling South Africa’s literacy crisis by equipping young learners with critical reading, maths, ...

More Than a Competition: The Spirit of Western Mounted Games at Whispering Pines

Danie van der Lith|Published

Riders from across the Northern Cape, North West, and Free State showcased their speed, skill, and teamwork at the recent Western Mounted Games Northern Cape Qualifier ...

Konoha Martial Arts strikes hard at National Championships

Danie van der Lith|Published

Konoha Martial Arts from Kathu and Kuruman dominated the Martial Arts South Africa Nationals in Pretoria, winning 35 of the Northern Cape’s 51 medals.

Sasol League kicks off in Northern Cape despite challenges

Danie van der Lith|Updated

The much-anticipated Sasol Women’s League finally got underway in the Northern Cape this past weekend. The opening weekend saw Diamond Ladies step up to host the ...

Springboks unveil striking new kit to mark 30-Year Anniversary of 1995 World Cup triumph

Danie van der Lith|Published

SA Rugby and Nike have unveiled the 2025 Springbok kit, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Rugby World Cup victory. The new design blends modern technology ...

Springboks ready to clash with star-studded Barbarians in Cape Town

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Springboks will kick off their international season against a star-studded Barbarians side in Cape Town on Saturday, featuring four uncapped players and returning ...

Junior Boks ready to do what needs to be done at 2025 World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Italy

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Junior Springboks are set to begin their 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship campaign in Italy, brimming with confidence and national pride ahead of tough Pool ...

SA Rugby confirms Betway sponsorship renewal for four more years

Danie van der Lith|Published

South African Rugby confirmed on Monday that its partnership with global online betting and gaming brand Betway has been renewed for another four years, extending ...

SPU women’s football team makes historic Sasol League debut against Royal Wizards

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Sol Plaatje University (SPU) women’s football team made history yesterday as they stepped onto the field for the first time in the prestigious Sasol Women’s ...

Springbok Sevens ‘A’ clinch African Crown in Mauritius

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Springbok Sevens ‘A’ squad ended their season on a high note as they lifted the Rugby Africa Sevens Cup title in Port Louis, Mauritius, following a commanding ...

MEC Vilakazi and Sassa to host community outreach in Batlharos

Danie van der Lith|Published

The Northern Cape MEC for Social Development, Nontobeko Vilakazi in partnership with Sassa, is designed to bring vital government and social services directly to ...

SAB and SA Rugby forge landmark partnership to enhance fan experience across South Africa

Danie van der Lith|Published

SAB has partnered with SA Rugby as the official Events Delivery Partner to enhance fan experiences at Springbok matches and expand access through nationwide Castle ...

Diamond Fight League returns with sold-out success

Danie van der Lith|Published

Diamond Fight League No. 2 delivered a sold-out night of thrilling boxing and Jiu-Jitsu action at Flamingo Casino, showcasing rising talent and reigniting the professional ...

Pom Poms and pride: A rhythm revived at Newton Primary

Danie van der Lith|Published

Newton Primary School has reintroduced the spirit of performance and teamwork with its new Pom Pom and cheerleading programme, offering girls a vibrant platform ...

Blade Shotokan Karate Club makes early mark on regional stage

Danie van der Lith|Published

Blade Shotokan Karate Club won 32 medals at the Winter Challenge Championship in Christiana, marking a strong debut for the newly launched club.

Northern Cape archers eye international stage, but support is vital

Danie van der Lith|Published

Four archers from the Northern Cape have been selected to compete internationally, but as the sport grows in popularity and participation, a lack of funding and ...

Local archer breaks provincial record as Northern Cape archery soars to new heights

Danie van der Lith|Published

Pierre Fourie of Boshof Warriors broke the Northern Cape archery record with a score of 294/300, highlighting the sport’s rapid growth and urgent need for support ...

No slack in the rope as Kimberley hosts Oceanic tug of war Championships

Danie van der Lith|Published

The 11th Oceanic Tug of War Championships have commenced at the Pirates Club in Kimberley, featuring athletes from nine South African provinces and several African ...

Suspicious vehicle stop in Colesberg leads to arrests and trafficking investigation

Danie van der Lith|Published

Three people were arrested near Colesberg after SAPS intercepted a suspicious vehicle transporting children, prompting a human trafficking investigation by the Hawks. ...