Boks blow out Brits

The Springboks have ground England, defending World Champs of Rugby, into a fine pasty paste: 36-0. Next match is against Tonga on the 22nd.

Cricket Pro 20's

One of my agents in ZA has alerted me to the start of the Cricket Pro 20s going on right now. This series is condensed from the already condensed form of the One Day Internationals from 50 overs to 20 overs (hence, 20's). Usually test cricket drags on for days and days, and everyone wears white. In ODI's the uniforms are a bit more flashy. You can check in on the action here, and probably elsewhere. The Proteas just beat the Windies a couple of days ago.
Thanks for the tip, Juanita!

Rugby World Cup is underway!

Howzit!
The 2007 Rugby World Cup is on, and the Springboks are primed for their first match, against Samoa tomorrow (9 September) in Paris. The 'Boks are in Group A with defending champs England, as well as the USA and Tonga. Should be lekker!

Happy National Braai Day!

Today was National Braai Day in South Africa. I did not know this when I fired up the gas braai this evening for the American version of boeries. Nobel laureate Bishop Desmond Tutu made an appearance to promulgate the holiday, and was made the patron of the holiday. Mmmmm. I wish I could get some boerewors right about now.

We're famous again!

Hi ZA fans!
South Africa has just jumped into the limelight again, thanks to a certain Miss Teen USA contestant who comes from a state I'm not sure I could find on a map.

Also, there was a recent story on NPR about the increase in muggings on Table Mountain in Cape Town, but I can't find a link for it.