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The South African
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Dale Steyn to be a FATHER 'any day now'
Proteas great Dale Steyn will soon have changing nappies among his daily duties after confirmation he'll soon be a FATHER for the first time. Steyn's long-time partner, South African professional surfer Tanika Hoffman, took to Instagram to post that she was 'about to pop'. Hoffman wrote: 'Been a little quiet on here lately….but here I am 🙋🏽♀️ about to pop 🙂 living life in a slight state of anticipation. We can't wait to meet you little one 🥰❤️' The post included a series of images of Steyn and Hoffman as well as members of her family. Steyn replied to the post saying: 'The most beautiful ❤️' In early January, Hoffman posted 'Ended 2024 on a high 🥰 Looking forward to our most exciting journey yet ❤️' which quickly led to a flood of congratulatory messages. Dale Steyn, who will turn 42 on 27 June 2025, played the last of his 93 Tests for South Africa in February 2019. He took a record 439 wickets at an average of 22.95. He also played 125 ODIs and 47 T20Is, taking 196 and 64 wickets, respectively. The South African website extends its congratulations to Steyn and Hoffman. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
OPINION: Comrades queen Gerda Steyn faces a battle against Irvette van Zyl
Van Zyl has earned three runner-up finishes at the Two Oceans ultra-marathon and holds the SA 50km record. In recent years, Gerda Steyn has become the darling of South African ultra-distance running, racking up a long list of victories and records at the country's biggest races. Everybody loves Gerda, and for good reason. She hardly seems to put a foot wrong, and her dominance at both the Comrades and Two Oceans ultra-marathons has been astounding. However, as much as we've enjoyed the 'Smiling Assassin' tearing up the road with a grin, her phenomenal results have made things a little predictable. Gerda Steyn after winning her sixth successive title at the Two Oceans ultra-marathon in Cape Town last month. Picture: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images Van Zyl debut At Comrades next week, however, Steyn will have to deal with Hollywood Athletics Club teammate Irvette van Zyl. One of South Africa's top road runners since she was a teenager, 37-year-old Van Zyl has been the only athlete to put up a fight against Steyn at Two Oceans over the last few years, pushing her all the way to the line on two occasions. And while she has been on the road back from injury in preparation for her first attempt at the Comrades Marathon, if anyone can give Steyn a go next weekend, it's Van Zyl. At first glance, Van Zyl looks like she's made of spaghetti. Beneath the veneer, however, is a lining of steel that makes her one of the most feared athletes on SA roads. Mental strength Van Zyl has been riddled with injuries throughout her career, and she's not as consistent as Steyn (to be fair, nobody is), but when she's in form she has the mental strength to dig deeper than just about anyone. It's this side of her character that suggests she could be well suited to the brutal Comrades course, on top of the fact that she's one of the strongest hill runners in the country. Comrades is all about hills, even on the 'down' run. Steyn will undoubtedly line up as the favourite for her fourth Comrades victory and though she will be almost unbeatable at her best, if she falters in any way, Van Zyl is likely to be lurking, waiting to pounce. Ultra-distance experience Not a novice to ultra-distance running, Van Zyl holds the SA 50km record of 3:04:24 (though she set that mark on a flat, looped course) and she has three runner-up finishes at Two Oceans. She might have to run the race of her life to give Steyn a shake next week, but Van Zyl might just make a race of it. As much as we love Gerda, some real competition will make things interesting, and Irvette van Zyl is just the sort of athlete who can mix things up. It should be a cracking race.
TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- General
- TimesLIVE
Stitched with love: 67 Blankets brings warmth and dignity to Nazareth House
Eighty-six handmade blankets stitched with care and compassion by volunteers around the country were handed over to residents at Nazareth House in Yeoville, Johannesburg, on Wednesday as part of the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day initiative. Carolyn Steyn, founder of the NPO, was joined by members of the KnitWits community for the handover. 'This place has a special meaning for me,' she said. 'My mum grew up here as an orphan. She came here at the age of three and stayed until she was 20.' The initiative, which began in 2013 with a challenge from Zelda la Grange, Nelson Mandela's former personal assistant, has grown into a nationwide movement of 'social cohesion and community spirit', said Steyn. What started as a personal pledge to crochet 67 blankets evolved rapidly after Steyn's Facebook appeal for help went viral. 'It snowballed into a movement — for good, for change.' The 86 blankets donated on Wednesday were crafted as part of the Hugest Happiness Blanket unveiled on March 20. Each item carries a label with the 67 Blankets logo and the words 'handmade with love' — a phrase that was felt in every corner of the room.
News18
21-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Dale Steyn Critical Of CSK's Batting Strategy: 'Feel Their Math Is Not Mathing'
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn didn't hold back while taking shots at MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming after another top-order collapse from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Steyn was not happy with the CSK manmagement's decision to send Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to bat at No. 4 and 5 after the team lost its top three wickets early. Labeling them as 'bowlers," Steyn questioned their batting credentials, especially in a high-pressure situation.
India Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Dale Steyn slams CSK for bizarre batting tactics: 3 down and they send 2 bowlers
Legendary South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn slammed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for bizarre batting tactics against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 62 of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). The CSK team management promoted Ravichandran Ashwin at number four after they were left reeling at 12/2 after first two overs as Yudhvir Singh dismissed Devon Conway (10 off 8) and Urvil Patel (0 off 2) within the space of three further sent in Ravindra Jadeja at number five at the fall of Ayush Mhatre's wicket, who got dismissed for 43 (20). However, the move didn't go down well with Steyn, who slammed the team management for their bizarre tactics through a post on his X 2025: CSK vs RR Updates 'CSK 3 down and they send 2 bowlers to bat. Sometimes I feel their math is not mathing,' wrote Steyn in his was batting at number four for just the third time in his IPL career, but played a decent knock of 13 (8) as he hit a six and a boundary in his innings. He got involved in a 56-run partnership off 24 balls with Mhatre as the duo continued to take the attack on the Rajasthan bowlers, despite the early the other hand, Jadeja's promotion at number five failed to provide a favourable result as he was dismissed for 1 (5) by Yudhvir Singh. Ashwin and Jadeja's promotion in the batting order meant that Dewald Brevis walked in at number six. The 22-year-old played a fiery knock of 42 (25), smashing two fours and three sixes in his Dube was pushed down at number seven, who scored 39 (32), adding 59 runs for the sixth wicket off 36 balls with Brevis. However, Chennai lost their way after Brevis' dismissal as they could only score 17 runs in the last three overs and finished their innings on 187/8 in 20 updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
