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The NMBCA Premier League continues  this weekend, with PECC and Gamrose meeting again after their T20 clash last Saturday — this time in the Premier 50-over competition. Here,  Gamrose batter Bennie Ruiters plays a shot

Bay Premier League cricket race gathers pace

The Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Association Premier League heads into another packed weekend with dual action across the Premier T20 and 50-over competitions.

Heatherbank Cricket Club batter Kyran van Rooyen top-scored with a fighting 47 as his side suffered a 10-wicket defeat against Gelvandale  in the opening round of the Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Association’s  Premier 50-over competition at the Gelvandale Oval on Sunday
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Gelvandale set early 50-over pace, PECC down Gamrose in T20

Gelvandale Cricket Club made an emphatic start to the Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Association Premier 50-over competition with a 10-wicket win over Heatherbank, while Despatch edged a thriller against Gamrose.

Championship leader Annuschke Gough (153) comes under pressure from Kiaan Aylward (68) during Round 4 of the Victory Raceway Club Championship
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Championship battles set to ignite at Victory Raceway

Victory Raceway in Walmer is set to host Round 7 of the Club Championship this Saturday, featuring intense dirt oval competition across multiple classes including Hot Rods and V8s.

Premier League action moves into the 50-over competition this weekend as the T20 group stage continues. Pictured is Mishlali Sodladla from Old Grey CC in action.  
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Premier 50-over action begins

The Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Association Premier League kicks off its premier 50-over competition this weekend alongside critical fixtures in the ongoing Premier T20 tournament.

Despatch Cricket Club batter Dylan Thompson, who would later retire hurt,  in action in an NMBCA clash against  Old Grey Cricket Club at the Despatch Oval on Saturday
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Despatch beat Old Grey, Cavaliers claim weekend double

Despatch CC consolidated their position at the summit of Group A with a five-wicket win over Old Grey CC, while Northern Cavaliers CC also enjoyed a victorious weekend in the NMBCA Premier League.

Despatch fast bowler Owen Jantjies sends down a delivery during their match against Heatherbank in the premier cricket league last week.
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Gamrose set early pace in Premier League

Gamrose CC lead the way in the NMBCA Premier League after three straight wins, setting up a thrilling weekend T20 clash against unbeaten Hollywoodbets PECC.

Warren Dawson, currently seventh in the championship, leads eighth-placed Stephan la Cante during the PEOTR Club Championship
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Women drivers shine as oval track championship battles intensify

The Port Elizabeth Oval Track Raceway championship enters its penultimate round with intense battles across all classes, highlighted by strong performances from standout female drivers.


Despatch Cricket Club wicketkeeper Michael Taylor reacts quickly to run out Heatherbank CC batter Sinalo Labise during the NMBCA Premier League T20 competition on Saturday

Gamrose finish weekend in style with double

Gamrose CC delivered the weekend's standout showing in the NMBCA Premier League, sealing a fine double with a dominant 108-run bonus-point win over Motherwell CC.

Silvio Scribante will be seeking overall honours in his purpose-built Audi S3, fondly known as Pac-Man
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Time-Attack thrills in store at Aldo Scribante Raceway

Aldo Scribante Raceway hosts the inaugural FAW Trucks Eastern Cape Time-Attack this weekend, featuring high-performance machines, top national racers, and a challenging reverse-direction circuit layout.

Gerald Beech will be in action at the East London Grand Prix Circuit for the first time in his thundering V8 Chevrolet Camaro.

Motor racing returns to iconic EL Grand Prix Circuit

Motor racing is set to return to the historic East London Grand Prix Circuit this Saturday following an extended break, featuring over thirty entries across Modified Saloons and Classics.

Rimon Landman goes through the gears in a recent event at Victory Raceway

Victory Raceway to host round seven of club championship

Victory Raceway in Walmer is set to host round seven of its club championship this Saturday, featuring the return of the popular Pinkrod class and thrilling competition among national stock saloon champions.

Championship leader Ian Riddle leads Elan Buchman in their VW SupaPolos at Aldo Scribante Raceway during Round 5.

Regional racing returns to Aldo Scribante Raceway

Round 7 of the Algoa Motorsport Club Regional and Club Championship arrives at Aldo Scribante Raceway, featuring intense title fights in modified saloons, classic cars, motorcycles, and endurance racing.

A bus of men from Khulani, Old Selbornian and Haven Hills Athletic Clubs at the 2025 ELMM 10km in Bunkers Hill.

Running in footsteps of SA's greatest athletes

As athletes tackle the BCMM Athletic Club's 10km race along East London's scenic beachfront, they run in the historic footsteps of legendary road runners who broke records on the very same shores.

 Elephants flyhalf Angelo Adams scored a try in his team's SA Cup semifinal win over the Boland Kavaliers in Worcester last week
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EP's Baby Elephants can write name into history books

The EP Elephants take on Griquas in the SA Rugby U21 Shield final in Gqeberha, aiming to secure rare silverware and write their names into the history books.

Men's doubles champions Michael de Kock and Andrew Mudie in action during the Nelson Mandela Bay tournament

Attack conquers defence as Mudie claims men’s Bay Closed title

Andy Mudie claimed the Men's Open title and Eugene Stallenberg won the women's event in dominant fashion as the Nelson Mandela Bay Closed Championships brought the season to an exciting close.