Mondale ‘not at the races’ says coach after Kay Motsepe dissappointment
Mondale High School under-19 head coach Valhatiem Raynard admitted that they did not pitch up at the races resulting in an early elimination at the provincial finals of the Kay Motsepe School Championship in Saldanha Bay on Saturday. Raynard and his team arrived with high expectations after winning a fourth Western Province district title to […]
Diadora aiming for Hanover Park showdown in Coke Final
Diadora FC head coach Shakes Mangaliso would be forgiven if he already has one eye set on a second consecutive final of the prestigious Coke Cup. The defending Coke Cup champion have thus far marched on to the semi-final with relative ease (apart from Celtics) – highlighting their superiority and dominance in this David vs […]
Luck of draw keeps champions apart
It so happened to be that the former winners of the Gavin Manuel Memorial Schools Legacy Cup were kept apart all thanks to the luck of the draw. This came to light during the launch of the 6th edition of this annual school’s event for under 16 boys and under 18 girls held at Mondale […]
Embarrassment: Organisers of Kay Motsepe should be schooled on ”shifting the goalpost”
Imagine getting invited to a tea party – only to find there is no tea on the menu. That is exactly what played out at the Kay Motsepe Schools Championship Provincial finals in Saldanha Bay on Saturday. The tea in this instance is a metaphor for the soccer poles that were absent on the field […]
Junction Rovers barking in unison despite rumours and fake news
Contrary to the “fake news and rumours” on social media platforms, the newly promoted ABC Motsepe-outfit Junction Rovers are singing from the same hymn sheet and there’s nothing but peace and harmony. It is no secret that Junction’s new partnership with Nova Nacional has caused quite a stir in Heideveld as well as the local football public […]
Striking parallels between Herzlia and Itsitsa: yet contrasting situations
The parallels between the Cape Metro’s Kay Motsepe School Championship under-14 winner, Herzlia High, and the runners-up, Itsitsa Primary, could not be more striking – yet their current situations are undeniably contrasting. Herzlia’s principal Shane Brorson has described their historic feat of winning the district final as the “proudest moment in their schools sporting history.” […]
Crowie could bring ‘Magic Touch’ to Mondale (and Raynard) at Provincial Finals
Without taking the limelight or any credit away from Mondale High’s current soccer coach, Valhatiem Raynard, perhaps his mentor and former coach, Nigel Crowie, should make it a priority to attend their Kay Motsepe Schools provincial finals in Saldanha Bay this coming weekend. Crowie, who retired in 2019, attended Mondale’s district final at Elsbury Park […]
Aitsha! – it’s Itsitsa to play in Kay Motsepe Finals: but well done Herzlia
Sanity and common sense prevailed after it was confirmed that Itsitsa Primary – and not Herzlia High School – will represent the Western Cape in the under-14 section of the Kay Motsepe Schools Championship this weekend in Saldanha Bay. No Bones with Jones have been informed that Herzlia, along with Safa Western Cape and the sponsors […]
Another twist in the Herzlia-tale…
Just when you thought the dust had settled and common ground had been reached regarding the Herzlia-debacle, there is now another twist in the tale. Up until recently, it was reported that the under-14 Kay Motsepe Western Province champion, Herzlia High School, had accepted its fate by not participating in the provincial final this upcoming weekend in […]
Every story has two sides…
Below are opinion pieces submitted by two former educators from Cape Town regarding the recent Herzlia-debacle which has sparked widespread debate and interest. Their views do not reflect that of No Bones with Jones.