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Dale College Boy's High School
Dale College Boys' High School (Simply often known as ''Dale College'') is a public English medium high school for boys situated in the town of Qonce in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa; It is one of the few colleges in the Eastern Cape, it is one of the oldest schools in South Africa. The King William's Town Public School was founded in 1861. It was renamed to Dale College in 1877, in honor of Sir Langham Dale, then Superintendent-General of Cape Province. Captain Cecil D'Arcy of the Frontier Light Horse, who won the Victoria Cross in the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879, was an Old Dalian. Notable alumni List of matriculants at Dale College: * Makhaya Ntini - South African professional cricket player * Monde Zondeki - South African professional cricket player * Tertius Myburgh - Journalist and editor, best known as editor of the Sunday Times between 1975 and 1990. * Hylton Ackerman - First class cricket player * Aphiwe Dyantyi - South African rugby union player * Bjorn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qonce
Qonce, formerly known as King William's Town, is a city in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa along the banks of the Buffalo River. The city is about northwest of the Indian Ocean port of East London. Qonce, with a population of around 35,000 inhabitants, forms part of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. Qonce lies above sea level at the foot of the Amathole Mountains in an area known for its agriculture. The city has one of the oldest post offices in the country developed by missionaries led by Charles Brownlee. History For thousands of years, the area was roamed by Bushman bands, and then was used as grazing by the nomadic Khoikhoi, who called the Buffalo River ''Qonce''. Xhosa people first settled in the area during the mid- to late- 17th century. King William's Town was founded by Sir Benjamin d’Urban in May 1835 during the Xhosa War of that year. The town stands on the site of the kraal of the minor chief Dyani Tyatyu and was named after Willia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makhaya Ntini
Makhaya Ntini OIS (born 6 July 1977) is a South African former professional cricketer, who played all forms of the game. He was the first black player to play for the South African national cricket team. He reached second place in the ICC Test match bowling ratings and was the third South African cricketer to take 300 Test cricket wickets, after Shaun Pollock and Allan Donald. In December 2017, his son Thando Ntini was named in South Africa's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He played his last match against India in 2011. Early recognition Ntini was born in Mdingi, a village in Cape Province, which is near King William's Town (currently in Eastern Cape Province). He was discovered by a Border Cricket Board development officer, who was setting up a mini-cricket programme. Although Ntini was both too old and too big to participate in the programme the officer, Raymond Booi, noticed the bared-footed cowherd's enthusiasm and talent for bowling. He lent the 15-y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangi Kobese
Bangihlombe Kobese (born 19 January 1992) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the . His regular position is scrum-half. Career Youth and Varsity rugby Kobese represented his local province, Border, at various youth tournaments – in 2005, he played for them at the Under-13 Craven Week competition and in 2008, he played at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week, which led to his inclusion in a South African Under-16 Elite squad. After a solid performance at the 2009 Under-18 Craven Week tournament, Kobese was included in the South African Schools squad that played against their Italian counterparts. Kobese also played in yet another Craven Week tournament in 2010 and was also included in the team that participated in the 2010 Under-19 Provincial Championship, making a solitary appearance. He also continued to play for (and captain) school side Dale College until 2011. In 2013, Kobese moved to Port Elizabeth where he joined the academy. He made one appearan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sphu Msutwana
Siphumelele Nkosikhona Petros Msutwana (born 31 October 1993 in Fort Beaufort) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is winger. Career Youth Msutwana represented the at a number of youth tournaments. In 2006, he was included in the squad for the 2006 Under-13 Craven Week tournament. In 2009, he played at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week. He also played at Under-18 level at both the 2010 Academy Week and 2011 Craven Week competitions. He joined the Academy for 2012, where he played for the side during the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition. He returned to the Eastern Cape in 2013, joining the . He appeared in five matches during the 2013 Under-21 Provincial Championship season, scoring a try within 8 minutes of his first start in the side's 87–17 victory over . Senior career He was included in the senior side for the 2014 Vodacom Cup season. He made his debut in the 60–6 victor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphelele Fassi
Aphelele Onke Okuhle Fassi (born 23 January 1998) is a South African professional rugby union player for the in the United Rugby Championship and the Currie Cup The Currie Cup is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, played each winter and spring (June to October), featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces. Although it is the premier .... His regular position is wing or fullback. References External links * South African rugby union players Living people Xhosa people 1998 births People from Qonce Rugby union wings Rugby union fullbacks Sharks (Currie Cup) players Sharks (rugby union) players South Africa international rugby union players Rugby union players from the Eastern Cape {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courtney Winnaar
Courtney Kresten Winnaar (born 27 March 1997) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Pro14. He can play as a fullback or fly-half. Rugby career 2013–15: Schoolboy rugby Winnaar attended Dale College Boys' High School in King William's Town, earning provincial selections to represent the between 2013 and 2015. In 2013, he represented the team at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week held in Vanderbijlpark, scoring one try in the tournament in their 15–13 victory over Free State. He played in the premier South African high schools competition, the Under-18 Craven Week, in both 2014 and 2015. He again scored a try in each of these tournaments; in the 2014 event held in Middelburg, he scored a late try against the (before also converting the try), while in the 2015 event held in Stellenbosch, he scored a try against the , after also kicking five points in their match against Boland three days earlier. 2016: Eastern Province Kings In 2016, Winnaar joined the Eastern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Smith (rugby Union)
Luke Smith (born 9 February 1971 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa – died 16 July 2021) was a professional rugby union player. He played at fly-half for Glasgow Caledonians, now Glasgow Warriors; as well as Racing 92 and Saracens among others. He signed for Glasgow in 1998 from Border Bulldogs in South Africa. He was Scottish-qualified as his grandmother, Rachel Watson, was from Edinburgh. He made the move in the hope of representing Scotland. He stated: "After being sidelined for two years because of a serious knee injury, I made up my mind to continue my career in Europe. When I told my agent about my family background, he set about getting me fixed up with a Scottish team. The ultimate goal for any player is to play at international level and as soon as I found out that I could be eligible for Scotland, my sights were set." However, injury prevented him from receiving Scotland 'A' or Scotland 'B' honours and the hope of a Scotland career stalled. He did however ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rabz Maxwane
Sibahle Ndiphiwe 'Rabz' Maxwane (born 14 August 1995) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Pro14 and the in the Currie Cup. He usually plays on the wing. Rugby career 2013 : Youth rugby Maxwane was born in Queenstown and attended Dale College Boys' High School in nearby King William's Town, playing first team rugby for Dale College in 2013 and 2014. He earned some provincial colours too, when he was named in the Border squad for the 2013 Under-18 Academy Week held in Durban. 2014–2016 : Western Province Maxwane joined the Western Province Rugby Institute for the 2014 season. He was named in the squad for the 2014 Under-19 Provincial Championship, but failed to make any appearances in the competition. However, he did feature for a Western Province Rugby Academy XV in a match against a France Under-18 team in August 2014. He was in action for Western Province in 2015, making nine appearances in the Under-21 Provincial Championship. He scored two trie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keegan Daniel
Keegan Rhys Daniel (born 5 March 1985) is a South African rugby union player who last played for the in Super Rugby and in the Currie Cup and the in the Rugby Challenge. Born in the rural farming town of Humansdorp, Daniel started his education at Gonubie Primary before moving off to one of South Africa's best known rugby nurseries, Dale College. Daniel played Craven Week for the rugby team in 2003 and was recruited afterwards by the Natal Rugby Academy. Daniel came onto the provincial scene in the Super Rugby competition which earned him a place in the South Africa Under-21 team. Daniel represented them in the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship in France where South Africa lost 24–13 in the final to the hosts. He was nominated for player of the tournament and went on to claim the South African Under-21 Player of the Year for 2006. He has the ability to play flanker, wing, fly-half and fullback because of his blistering speed and good kicking ability. Since t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bjorn Basson
Bjorn Alberic Basson (born 11 February 1987) is a South African professional rugby union player playing as a wing or full-back for the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR). He previously played for Enisei-STM in the European Rugby Challenge Cup. Professional career Griquas and Cheetahs After playing for the side in 2005 and 2006, he then moved to Kimberley to join . He made his debut in the 2008 Vodacom Cup competition, starting the match against former side in East London and scoring a try to help Griquas to a 15–5 win. He played in eight matches, scoring five tries. His first-ever Currie Cup season in 2008 saw him score a further six tries in eleven matches. As a Griquas player, he could also play Super Rugby for the . He was included in the in the 2009 Super 14 season, scoring one try in five appearances. He also scored one try in his three appearances for in the 2009 Vodacom Cup. He started twelve matches for in the 2009 Currie Cup Premier Division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphiwe Dyantyi
Aphiwe Odwa Dyantyi (born ) is a South African professional rugby union player recently signed for the who participate in the United Rugby Championship, the EPCR Challenge Cup. His regular position is Wing Rugby career Schools rugby (2007–2012) Born in the small Eastern Cape town of Ngcobo, Dyantyi represented the as a fly-half at the 2007 Under-13 Craven Week tournament held in Krugersdorp. However, he missed out on provincial selection at high school level and did not even play for the Dale College Boys' High School first XV after being deemed too small. University and youth rugby (2013–2015) After school, Dyantyi enrolled at the University of Johannesburg to study a B.Com. in marketing and he mainly played soccer, but returned to rugby after friends invited him to play in UJ's internal ' (residency) league. He represented UJ in the Young Guns competition in 2014, as well as playing some rugby sevens for the university. In 2015, he played for the senior team in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hylton Ackerman
Hylton Michael Ackerman (28 April 1947 – 2 September 2009) was a South African first-class cricketer. He attended Dale College Boy's High School, where he was head boy. A hard-hitting left-hander who usually opened the batting, he made his first-class debut in 1963–64 for Border aged 16 whilst still at school. At 18 he was selected to play for South against North, a trial match for the following season's series against Australia, and scored 84; he twice played for a South African XI against the touring Australians in 1966–67 but was unable to break into the strong Test side. Mediocre form prevented his inclusion in the Test side against Australia in 1969–70. He was selected to tour Australia in 1971–72 but the tour was cancelled owing to anti-apartheid protests. He played in the replacement series, for the World XI, hitting 323 runs at 46.14. He played four successful seasons for Northamptonshire from 1968 to 1971, scoring over 5,000 runs, and continued playing for W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
