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.
Maregele takes center stage in top-of-table clash; Tommy needs his head read
It was always expected that tensions would flare in the ‘league decider’ between Rygate LFA’s log leader South End and second-placed Hazendal United. But what wasn’t expected was the shambolic display of the experienced referee Jerome Maregele who took centre stage with a couple of blunders in the 0-0 stalemate between the top two teams. The most […]
Valuable lessons learnt in unfortunate Herzlia situation regarding Kay Motsepe School Final
Herzlia High School has finally broken its ‘silence’ pertaining to the moral dilemma it faced in the Kay Motsepe School Championship this upcoming weekend in Saldanha Bay. The debutants in this year’s competition exceeded all expectations by winning the under-14 boys section in the district final recently in Matroosfontein. They were going to represent the […]
First secure League: There is ‘method in madness’ for Hazendal’s Dopey
Hazendal United head coach Kashief Lewis conceded there is “method in his madness” for agreeing to first play two of their remaining four league fixtures – two days ahead of their crunch Coke Cup semi-final clash against the champions Diadora FC on Sunday. Hazendal is again vying for promotion this season and is currently locked […]
New Girl’s section for Gavin Manuel Memorial Schools Legacy Cup
Sean Campbell, tournament director of the Gavin Manuel Memorial Legacy Schools Cup, needs to be commended for his appetite to ensure gender equality and balance at this annual school tournament is maintained. This comes after the introduction of an under-18 girls’ section due to the popularity and demand that has been generated over in the […]
Pray or Play: Ball back in Herzlia’s court
Pardon the pun, but the ball has been thrown back to the Kay Motsepe Western Province School champion Herzlia High regarding their request to have their fixture for the provincial finals rescheduled. This follows feedback from the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to Rabbi Sam Thurgood stating that the WECD regrettably is not in a […]
No silver lining as clubs go player-shopping at Spurs
The wheeling and dealing of amateur clubs and players within the structures of Safa Cape Town has the tongues wagging. One club in particular that is severely affected even before a ball has been kicked in anger, is last year’s Third Division runners-up, Silver Spurs. It is no secret that Spurs, who also happens to […]