Above: English football assistant referee Sian Massey

Female referees seem to be a rare commodity. The life, love and passion in soccer have always been attributed to men. The calls to “Mr Ref”, “Mr Linesman”, have become the norm and yet no-one has questioned the development of female referees. Where have all the former female soccer players gone?

Ladies soccer has thrived in the last ten years, with the Ladies Absa League and Ladies Sasol League feeding the South African women’s national teams in every age group. It still remains questionable as to why there are so few female soccer referees.

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It’s here! The 5^th instalment of The Castle Cape Town Tens kicks off tomorrow at Hamilton’s Rugby Club at 10am!

Catch 90 rugby teams from around the country, international and SA rugby legends, a massive beer tent, crazy outfits and activities for the whole family!

The entertainment line up is jam-packed with SA’s finest talent. Catch headliners aKING and Albert Frost on Friday, Goodluck on Saturday and Me & Mr Brown, Lonesome Dave Ferguson, SA/DC and DJ Sox busting beats all weekend!

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Dirtopia is celebrating the month of love, so join us again for this fun Trail Run the Sunday after Valentine’s Day. Take part in the couples challenge or as a solo, but we encourage you to be part of the theme and wear something red.

Route Description:

Both routes offer great climbing on jeep track through the vineyards towards Klapmutskop with rewarding singletrack trails and scenic wineland views from the waterpoint of Table Mountain in the distance.

Event Details:

When: Sunday, 17 February 2013

Where: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, on R44 about 10 km from Stellenbosch

Registration: from 06h00 at Dirtopia Trail Centre

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With all eyes watching to see what Pep Guardiola pulls out of his hat when he ascends onto Bayern Munich in July after agreeing to a 19 million euros per year deal for three years, I shudder to think whether he can mimic the successes achieved at Barcelona.

Guardiola has lived many dreams. He was part of the Barcelona Dream Team that won the European Cup for the first time under Johan Cruyff. He succeeded Frank Rijkaard as Barcelona coach in 2008. In his first season at the Camp Nou, he won the treble with Barcelona, namely, the La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Champions League. He made history by becoming the youngest manager to win the UEFA Champions League. (more…)

Get out your walking or running shoes. The 27 for Freedom event will be held on Saturday 9 February at Drakenstein Correctional Centre as a reminder of Nelson Mandela’s unprecedented quest for dignity and justice for all. The event comprises running and walking categories. Plus, there will be plenty of entertainment to get you moving.

The fourth annual 27 for Freedom event will be hosted by the Department of Correctional Services with Drakenstein Municipality and Cape Winelands District Municipality and is proudly supported by Huisgenoot, YOU and DRUM.

“What an honour for Huisgenoot, YOU and DRUM to partner with the Freedom walk. Nelson Mandela’s values will always be an inspiration to our brands. Bring your family and join us for this fun and meaningful day,” says Izelle Venter, editor-in-chief of Huisgenoot, YOU and DRUM.

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Celebrate the Summer Season, keep those New Year resolutions and continue your training!

There are two routes to choose from – A 7km loop and a 14.5km route for those seeking more of a challenge.

Both routes offer great climbing on jeep track through the vineyards towards Klapmutskop with rewarding singletrack trails and scenic wineland views from the waterpoint of Table Mountain in the distance.

When: Saturday, 26 January 2013

Where: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, on R44 about 10 km from Stellenbosch

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The world’s biggest Tens’ tournament, The Castle Cape Town Tens, is less than two months away! The tournament kicks off at Hamilton’s Rugby Club on the weekend of 01 and 02 February and is set to be a highlight on 2013’s sporting and social calendar.

Castle Cape Town Tens will be celebrating its 5 year anniversary and promises to be bigger than ever with top-class music acts, a kiddies play area, international and local Rugby Legends, beer garden, Red Heart Rum Experience Zone and of course plenty of rugby action.

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