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The Citizen
6 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Springs-based karate academy bags 15 medals at national competition
Kishou Karate Academy represented Springs well at the JKS Nationals from May 23 to 24 at the Portuguese Hall in Pretoria. Led by 5th Dan karateka, Charmain Esterhuizen, the team comprising 17 karateka walked away with 15 medals. They displayed exceptional spirit and discipline throughout the event, competing against top karateka from around the country. Esterhuizen secured two gold medals in both kata and kumite, showcasing her skill, focus, and leadership on the national stage. ALSO READ: Dancers from Dance Directions With Mariska excel at regionals in Randburg 'It was a proud moment not just for me, but for every student who stepped onto the mat and gave their best. We've been training consistently, and it's amazing to see that effort pay off,' said Charmain. Esterhuizen added that their dojo's student base has been growing in Springs. 'We will continue to foster local talent, teaching karate as a way of life that builds confidence, discipline, and resilience in all age groups. Our students showed true karate spirit—not just in the medals they earned, but in their attitude, respect, and perseverance,' she concluded. This strong performance at JKS Nationals has set the tone for future competitions, as the academy prepares to take on regional and national events in the months ahead. ALSO READ: Dr Johan Jurgens High School learners shared study techniques to tackle these June exams At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Springbok bruiser Andre Esterhuizen says Sharks one click away from gelling on attack
The Sharks Andre Esterhuizen. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix Sharks and Springbok sledgehammer André Esterhuizen feels that Saturday's United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final against Munster is the game where his team will finally click on attack after weeks of frustration. The Sharks boast a backline filled with Springboks — including the Hendrikse brothers, Jaden and Jordan, Esterhuizen himself, Makazole Mapimpi, Lukhanyo Am, and Aphelele Fassi — as well as future Boks in Ethan Hooker and Jurenzo Julius. Yet, cohesion in attack has often eluded them. 'We have a lot of confidence going into this game with four good wins in a row,' Esterhuizen said. 'We have not played our best rugby, but it feels good that we know we can grind out wins if needed, especially at a wet Kings Park — it doesn't look wet, but as soon as the dew sets in, the ball becomes difficult to handle.' Go behind the scenes as #OurSharks put in the work ahead of playoff week 🔥 🎥 Full vlog out now: — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) May 25, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading The burly Bok was referring to the Sharks' recent 12–3 victory over the Scarlets in Durban — a game in which both sides struggled to build momentum due to frequent handling errors. 'Durban conditions are tough — early in the year it's humidity, and in winter, hot days cool down quickly to create heavy dew. It's like the field has been sprayed wet before kick-off,' Esterhuizen added. Esterhuizen insists the Sharks aspire to more than just winning through sheer defensive grit — they want to dominate with flair and attacking efficiency. 'No, we never want to grind games out; we want to win them comfortably like we know we can,' the 31-year-old said. 'We are getting better week by week, so hopefully we can hit our straps against Munster. But if it means we have to grind out a win, we will do it.' 'We know how to do that, but we feel we are building something on attack and are improving. We are confident because every week we win while knowing we can be better.' Esterhuizen says when he surveys the Sharks' changing room, he sees pedigree and depth that give him confidence a breakthrough is near. 'We have players of excellent pedigree and very good depth. Everyone has played at some stage this year, so whoever steps in is experienced. "We just need to get over a final hurdle in our game to accelerate into the next gear. We are close.' Early in the URC season, the Sharks played some exhilarating rugby and scored memorable tries, but lost their way on attack when a significant number of players were unavailable — mostly to Springbok duty or injury. Munster's Peter O'Mahony, left, will be a dangerous proposition for the Sharks this weekend. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix 'It has been a season of disruptions,' Esterhuizen admitted. 'Circumstances became unpredictable, but hopefully we can replicate some of that excellent rugby from last year. Our last game against Munster (a 41–24 win last October in Durban) was very good.' Speaking of Munster, the defending URC champions are known for thriving in knockout rugby and will be bidding farewell to two Irish legends: Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray. 'Munster will come out with all guns blazing,' said Esterhuizen, who spent four years in the northern hemisphere with London-based Harlequins. 'They have the belief because they've done it before. Their last URC title, they won the quarter-final, semi-final and final away from home.' 'They are saying goodbye to O'Mahony and Murray — they're finishing at Munster, so they have a lot to play for to give those guys a good send-off. But hopefully we can spoil the party.' A 32-player Munster squad have begun their journey to South Africa for Saturday's URC Quarter-Final ✈️ 🇿🇦 More Info 👇#SUAF 🔴 | #SHAvMUN — Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) May 26, 2025
IOL News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Springbok bruiser Andre Esterhuizen says Sharks one 'click' away from gelling on attack
The Sharks Andre Esterhuizen. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix Sharks and Springbok sledgehammer André Esterhuizen feels that Saturday's United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final against Munster is the game where his team will finally click on attack after weeks of frustration. The Sharks boast a backline filled with Springboks — including the Hendrikse brothers, Jaden and Jordan, Esterhuizen himself, Makazole Mapimpi, Lukhanyo Am, and Aphelele Fassi — as well as future Boks in Ethan Hooker and Jurenzo Julius. Yet, cohesion in attack has often eluded them. 'We have a lot of confidence going into this game with four good wins in a row,' Esterhuizen said. 'We have not played our best rugby, but it feels good that we know we can grind out wins if needed, especially at a wet Kings Park — it doesn't look wet, but as soon as the dew sets in, the ball becomes difficult to handle.' Go behind the scenes as #OurSharks put in the work ahead of playoff week 🔥 🎥 Full vlog out now: — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) May 25, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The burly Bok was referring to the Sharks' recent 12–3 victory over the Scarlets in Durban — a game in which both sides struggled to build momentum due to frequent handling errors. 'Durban conditions are tough — early in the year it's humidity, and in winter, hot days cool down quickly to create heavy dew. It's like the field has been sprayed wet before kick-off,' Esterhuizen added. Esterhuizen insists the Sharks aspire to more than just winning through sheer defensive grit — they want to dominate with flair and attacking efficiency. 'No, we never want to grind games out; we want to win them comfortably like we know we can,' the 31-year-old said. 'We are getting better week by week, so hopefully we can hit our straps against Munster. But if it means we have to grind out a win, we will do it.' 'We know how to do that, but we feel we are building something on attack and are improving. We are confident because every week we win while knowing we can be better.' Esterhuizen says when he surveys the Sharks' changing room, he sees pedigree and depth that give him confidence a breakthrough is near. 'We have players of excellent pedigree and very good depth. Everyone has played at some stage this year, so whoever steps in is experienced. "We just need to get over a final hurdle in our game to accelerate into the next gear. We are close.' Early in the URC season, the Sharks played some exhilarating rugby and scored memorable tries, but lost their way on attack when a significant number of players were unavailable — mostly to Springbok duty or injury. Munster's Peter O'Mahony, left, will be a dangerous proposition for the Sharks this weekend. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix 'It has been a season of disruptions,' Esterhuizen admitted. 'Circumstances became unpredictable, but hopefully we can replicate some of that excellent rugby from last year. Our last game against Munster (a 41–24 win last October in Durban) was very good.' Speaking of Munster, the defending URC champions are known for thriving in knockout rugby and will be bidding farewell to two Irish legends: Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray. 'Munster will come out with all guns blazing,' said Esterhuizen, who spent four years in the northern hemisphere with London-based Harlequins. 'They have the belief because they've done it before. Their last URC title, they won the quarter-final, semi-final and final away from home.' 'They are saying goodbye to O'Mahony and Murray — they're finishing at Munster, so they have a lot to play for to give those guys a good send-off. But hopefully we can spoil the party.' A 32-player Munster squad have begun their journey to South Africa for Saturday's URC Quarter-Final ✈️ 🇿🇦 More Info 👇#SUAF 🔴 | #SHAvMUN — Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) May 26, 2025
IOL News
13-05-2025
- IOL News
Corrine Jackson's trial for alleged murder faces further delays
Murder accused Corrine Jackson, left, and Nadine Esterhuizen while they were dating. Image: Supplied The much-anticipated murder trial against Corrine Jackson, accused of attempting to behead her teenage girlfriend eight years ago, has been hit with more delays. This, as her legal team is questioning whether Jackson was warned about the implications of giving testimony during her bail application when she took the witness stand, which could be used against her during the trial. Jackson took the stand in the Mitchell's Plain Magistrate's Court in 2017, where she claimed she acted in self-defense on the day of the murder in September 2017 in Colorado Park. The State is set to prove Jackson stabbed her estranged girlfriend, Nadine Esterhuizen, 18, more than 20 times and attempted to cut her head off. Jackson was found hiding in a locked toilet at the residence where Esterhuizen's body was found and was allegedly in possession of two daggers. Transcripts of the court recordings are now being reviewed to determine whether Jackson was warned. Two vital witnesses, that of the pathologist who conducted the post-mortem and the first responder, who were ready to take the stand last week, will now have to wait until August before their evidence will be heard. A list of witnesses, which included the victim's sister Rhayader Esterhuizen, Rhayader's boyfriend, Laurenzo Adams and her brother and others, have taken the stand during the trial. When taking the stand a year ago, Adams detailed how he knocked on the room door and screamed Esterhuizen's name. He said he found the bathroom window open and saw a door closing, assuming the person inside was going to open the front door. He explained that the door remained locked and eventually he asked another tenant to provide him with spare keys and that he was greeted by the horrific scene which, showed a blood stain from the lounge to the kitchen, with Esterhuizen covered in blood. He then found Jackson inside the bathroom which had been locked. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Jackson is currently out on R5 000 bail and is also expected to bring her list of witnesses once the State closes its case. Linda Jones of the Mitchell's Plain Resident's Association and the Community Policing Forum (CPF) said they were relieved that the case was finally under way following years of delays. 'We are happy that there is finally light at the end of this tunnel," she said. 'It is a never ending story with the changing of attorneys and so many delays 'We are very grateful for the prosecutor who wants to see this matter finalised. 'We pray for the family, it has been almost eight years since they have lost their loved one. 'We welcome this proceeding even though we wished the date was sooner but the rights of everyone must be upheld at the cost of others at times .' Cape Argus
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rabada stars as MI Cape Town win SA20 title
SA20 final, Johannesburg MI Cape Town 181-8 (20 overs): Esterhuizen 39 (26), Brevis 38 (18); Gleeson 2-22 Sunrisers Eastern Cape 105 (18.4 overs): Abell 30 (25); Rabada 4-25, Boult 2-9 MI Cape Town won by 76 runs Scorecard Kagiso Rabada starred as MI Cape Town beat two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win their first SA20 title. South Africa quick Rabada claimed 4-25 as Cape Town, who finished bottom in the first two editions of the tournament, won by 76 runs in Johannesburg. He struck in his first over before coming back to wrap up the innings as Sunrisers, who won both of the previous editions, were bowled out for 105 in 18.4 overs. Somerset's Tom Abell top-scored with 30 while Rabada was supported by Trent Boult, who claimed 2-9. Cape Town posted 181-8 in their 20 overs with Connor Esterhuizen making 39 off 26 balls and Dewald Brevis 38 off 18. Former England bowler Richard Gleeson took 2-22 and Liam Dawson picked up 2-40. Cape Town captain Rashid Khan said: "It feels amazing and unbelievable, especially after being at the bottom of the table in the last two years. So happy. I have no words." Rabada added: "I love playing in South Africa and this league means a lot, especially to the younger players coming through. The fans are loving the entertainment and the players are giving them that entertainment." Cape Town are owned by the India's wealthiest family - the multi-billionaire Ambanis. They own five-time Indian Premier League winners Mumbai Indians and the women's side in the WPL. They have also made a winning bid to purchase 49% of Oval Invincibles in The Hundred and are currently in an eight-week period of exclusivity to finalise the partnership. Notifications, social media and more with BBC Sport
