Who The Fuck Is Kevin Pietersen?

I thought I’d be more upset that Allan Donald, one of South Africa’s most successful bowlers ever and one of my favourite cricketers growing up, is now coaching England’s Twenty20 (nice site!) team. Especially with fellow expat Kevin Pietersen also having crossed the boundary.

But after their dismal performance on the field tonight, I’ve realised that he’s taught … view full post

SA win ‘the greatest ODI ever’

SA win ‘the greatest ODI ever’

The Wanderers Stadium, jam-packed with 32 000 fans, on Sunday witnessed what has been dubbed the greatest one-day international ever as South Africa edged Australia by one wicket, with one ball to spare, in the highest scoring and most explosive ODI in history.

After a massive weekend, I somehow slept through it … view full post

Proteas vs Wallabies

A little South African girl was sitting in her classroom in Australia, when her teacher walked in and started talking about how proud she is to be an Australian and how wonderful it is to be a Wallaby supporter. The teacher then asked everyone who supported the Wallabies to put up their hand. Every hand in the class besides one … view full post

SABC World News observation

SABC World News – SABC 3, after 12am. A question/observation/rant:

Who the hell is that female newsreader responsible for the voiceovers on just about all of their stories?

If you’ve ever had the displeasure of turning on your TV at that hour and hearing her voice break on every word then you’ll know what I’m talking about. I don’t know how else … view full post

Fuck blame

Why is it whenever something goes tragically wrong in a situation which can be affected by any of a multitude of unexpected events, … view full post

Word of the week: diuretic

\Di`u*ret”ic\, n. A substance or drug that tends to increase the discharge of urine.Application: “(Sydney’s Daily Telegraph) labelled Warne the “stupid spinner”, after he was sent home from the tournament in South Africa on Tuesday following revelations he had tested positive for a banned diuretic drug in Sydney last month.”

Annual Meeting of Women Drivers

This one’s for you, Nat:

Heh! Good luck with your drivers test on Wednesday. And don’t forget to do that stupid paralysis-inducing 90° head-turn observation on all side roads, if you don’t get that right they bust you … view full post

The Proteas photography

Oh yeah. I took some photos of the Proteas on Sunday.

Happy 2003

My first post for 2003, Happy New Year everyone! And a big Happy Birthday hug to Claire.

I spent the five days over New Year’s in George and Knysna, and although the Garden Route is one of the most scenic places in South Africa, it’s definately good to be back home. Just before leaving for Yzerfontein I received my new … view full post

2003 Cricket World Cup anthem

The just-released official 2003 Cricket World Cup anthem: listen here, or view the lyrics.

Written and produced by Sello “Chicco” Twala, and sung by Busi Mhlongo, PJ Powers and Nokwazi Dlamini, “Welcome” is built around the sound of the African drum, symbolising the sending out of a message of welcome and celebration.