Pollock Beach News Today

The Nelson Mandela Bay metro reopened its Blue Flag beaches on Sunday morning after issuing an alarm and closing the beaches following an ‘oil spill’ on Saturday. It turns out the black substance found on the city’s coastline was ash from nearby veld fires.

I had the express pleasure of watching the Border Buffalo City grom team get handed their kit for the Sea Harvest Grommet Games (for boys and girls U10-U16) in Gqeberha which was held last weekend - 25 & 26 March. Groms, by the way, is the name given to entry level, beginner surfers. Even at age 60 plus, cool team kit is a thrill but at age 8 to 10, heaven has just opened up and been put on sale and the kit is for free.

Cape Town riders took the honours in both the men’s and female races at the Herald Cycle Tour (HCT) road race at Pollok Beach, Summerstrand on Sunday.

Stephen Mokoka has shortened his season this year to avoid fatigue as he aims to be in peak condition at this year’s World Athletics Championships in July.