Category: Physical Harbour

The city of Gqeberha proudly announces the 36th edition of The Herald Cycle Tour, which has become a highlight on the local sporting calendar, will take place next month.  

It will start with the mountain bike race on 13 February, followed by road programmes on 19 and 20 February 2022.

ROAD MAIN FEATURE RACE ENTRY FEES

106KM CLASSIC OPEN SEEDED- R400:

Age 15+. This is the standard entry for all amateur athletes, with or without a CSA license.

106KM U23/ ELITE/ JUNIOR (DOMESTIC RACING LICENSE REQ- R400:

Age 17+. This is reserved for professional athletes with a CSA domestic racing license.

106KM RACING VETERAN MEN & LADIES (VA/VB/VC)- R400:

Age 30+. This is reserved for racing veterans with CSA membership license.

106KM TANDEM – R700:

Ages 15+. This is an entry for all tandem athletes – professional and amateur.

55KM ADVENTURE – OPEN SEEDED: – R310:

Ages 12+. This is a standard entry for all amateur athletes, with or without a CSA license.

55KM ADVENTURE – U15 BOYS/ U17 BOYS/ U17 GIRLS RACING : – R310:

Ages 12+. This is reserved for u17 racing boys and girls.

55KM TANDEM – R520:

Ages 12+.This is an entry for all tandem athletes – professional and amateur.

ULTIMATE QUEST: 106KM CLASSIC + 80KM MTB EXTREME – R650:

Ages 19+

Enter online before 06 February 2022 http://www.heraldcycletour.co.za
COVID-19 protocols to be observed.

South Africa has surpassed the 16 million mark for total administered COVID-19 doses since the start of the country’s vaccination rollout programme.

This comes after 154 199 jabs were distributed in the last 24 hours.

According to the Department of Health, there are now 7 997 795 citizens who have been fully vaccinated, of which 76 736 people either received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine or the second shot of the Pfizer jab on Monday.

The dashboard also shows that there are now 11 711 920 individuals who have been vaccinated, translating to 29.43% of the country’s adult population.

Meanwhile, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) on Monday reported 1 504 new COVID-19 cases and 42 deaths from the disease.

This brings the latest documented total to 2 884 134 infections and 86 216 fatalities.

“The current surge in COVID-19 infections seems to be showing signs of a sustained downward trend,” the public health institute said, adding that the increase represents a 7% positivity rate.

According to the provincial breakdown, the majority of new cases were logged in KwaZulu-Natal after 391 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus.

The province was followed by 338 cases in the Northern Cape, 217 in Free State, 174 in the Eastern Cape, 155 in the Western Cape, 113 in Gauteng, 59 in the North West, 43 in Mpumalanga and 14 Limpopo.

The data shows that 112 patients were admitted to hospital since the last reporting cycle, pushing the number to 8 474 people who are receiving treatment.

According to the World Health Organisation, as of 20 September 2021, there have been 228 394 572 global confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 4 690 186 deaths and 5 776 127 976 administered vaccine doses.

The internet has been going crazy with the latest hot drink fad, advising everyone to have at least one cup daily.  Let us have a look at the benefits of the ingredients of this trendy turmeric ginger tea. 

According to manipalhospitals.com, oranges do not only fight infections, cold and flu, but also reduce weight and helps with better digestion. Lemons are a good source of vitamin C, and improves digestive health, and supports the body’s natural defences. Ginger helps soothes the throat after coughing. Turmeric has been known to be an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Honey is not only a healthier substitute for sugar but is an antioxidant and has many other beneficial effects.

Once the ingredients have been added in a jar, add one tablespoon full to a hot cup of water for it to clear the body of antioxidants. Enjoy at least one cup in the morning and you can just feel it getting to work almost right away.