BOKS' FAREWELL

Will they come-back with the Web Ellis trophy? After months of trubulations in transforming the national squard.  A team of 30-man squad was selected, and Jean de Villiers named the captain.

"Go bokke go, go and excel to make us proud", said Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa bidding farewell to the Springboks.

Monte Casino, Johannesburg-  A public send-off.  Rugby fans in Johannesburg are bidding the Springboks farewell today, as they leave for the World Cup.

"The amount of green makes you realize what it means to play for the Springboks.  It's not easy, but I can assure you that the 30 men sitting here will make you  proud", said Jean de Villiers.

"Thank you very much for coming. So let's show the world what we can do", concluded the captain.

"Go to England 'Moer hulle dood'. Revive the tears of this nation. Black and White, Yellow and Gold stand behind the Springboks.  Lets raly behind our team.  We are proud of you and go well", said Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula.

The Boks will be vying for a record third World Cup win after lifting the trophy in 1995 and 2007.  Meanwhile, fans have been warned about fake World Cup travel packages.

The Boks leave for England today and will play their first Rugby World Cup opener against Japan in Brighton on September 18.  They will depart at 17:00pm from the crowd, and catch an overnight flight to London at 20:00pm- OR Tambo International Airport.

Sources: Supersport Blitz

Nelly Portia

GOOD MORNING ❤

To awaken each morning with a smile brightening my face; to greet the day with reverence for the opportunities it contains.  To approach my work with a clean mind.  To hold ever before me, even in the doing of little things.
-Thomas Dekker-

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OFFICERS KILLED IN DOBSONVILLE

BREAKING NEWS- Johannesburg 

Two police officers shot dead in Soweto, Dobsonville today. 

Police say eight suspects were fleeing from the supermarket robbery when their vehicle collided with the detective's car.

One officer died on the scene, and one was airlifted to the Milpark Hospital where he later died of his injuries.

CRIME SCENE - Helicopters and dozens of police have been deployed to the area to search for the gunmen.

Sources: ENCA and ANN7

Nelly Portia

TOMORROW'S FATE

DREAMS

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow

By: Langston Hughes

ANDERSON STUNS MURRAY AT US OPEN

KEVIN ANDERSON CELEBRATES 

SA Tennis Player Kevin Anderson beats 3rd seed Andy Murray in US Open fourth round.  Murray looked frustrated and often powerless against the 15th seed who played out of his skin.


"That's obviously something that is disappointing to lose,"said Murray after watching his run of reaching 18 consecutive grand slam quarterfinals come to an end.

ANDY MURRAY looking frustrated after losing a grand slam opportunity

"That's many years' work that's gone into building that sorts of consistency. Also to lose a match like that, that was over four hours,  tough obviously after a couple of tough matches earlier in the tournament, as well.  It's a hard one to lose, for sure."

A four sets victory at Louis Armstrong Stadium, saw Anderson reaches a career milestone on Monday.  As for Murray, it was the first time since the 2010 US Open that he has lost before the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam.

Anderson won his first grand slam quarterfinals with a 7-6 (5) 6-3-6-7 (2) 7-6 (2).  "It feels good to take a little step and actually beat one of the best guys in the world in the fourth round of a slam,"said Anderson.  "I played one of the best matches of my career,"he
added.  He currently sits at number 14 in the world rankings.

sources: SuperSport Blitz&BBC-sport

Nelly Portia 

A FITTING FAREWELL

The Ashes 2015

I am just a fan!

Despite rain-disruption the Aussies managed to win the fifth test on the fourth day.  On Sunday 23, at The Oval saw captain Michael Clarke and Australia opener Chris Rogers retires from International Test cricket.

The duo were given a guard of honour by their team mates as they left the field.  Rogers, 37, scored his 25 Test career.

Clarke, 34, played almost 400 matches across all formats for Australia, after making his international debut more than 12 years ago.

Chris Rogers and Michael Clarke

Clarke, who led Australia to win 2015 Cricker World Cup has thanked his fans for the support given throughout his career. "Thank you all for the support you have given me, I'm really greatful and thankful for that", he said. 

Chris Rogers 

While, Rogers ended his career on high by scoring 480 runs in the last series. "I'm pretty sad actually. I don't usually get emotional and this is a sad moment but also one to enjoy", said Rogers. He was named Australia's player of the series. Australia won the final Ashes series by an innings and 46 runs.






CLARKE'S BATTING STATS

Scored 8643 runs, Average of 49.10 Matches 115, Innings of 198 and High score of 329*

Congratulations to England, Ashes Winners!

England regained the Ashes with a 3-2 victory.  Joe Root was named man of the series.


Nelly Portia

REMEMBERING REEVA STEENKAMP

Today 19 August 1983, would have been Reeva Steenkamp 32nd birthday. Family and close friends were invited to pay their respects to her and honour her.

Reeva was killed by Oscar  Pistorius in February 14, 2013, at his Pretoria home. Her parents, June and Barry Steenkamp held a touching ceremony on Port Elizabeth's Summerstrand  beach where her ashes were scattered.

BREAKING NEWS:  Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha announced that Pistorius won't be released on Friday as expected.  "The decision to release him on the 21st of August was premeture",said Minister Masutha. This means, he must serve 10 months, then afterwards the Parole Board Review Panel will decide on his release. Pistorius was due to be released on parole on Friday after serving just 10 months  of his five-year sentence.

Nelly Portia