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Michael Van Beuningen

Mighty Dodo in celebrity punch-up?

Tuesday, 21st August 2007 at 5:08 pm

The rumour mill has been abuzz this week, after tabloid photographers spotted celebrity hockey team Mighty Dodos’ Zimbabwean defender Michael Van Beuningen sporting a quite magnificent black eye. The Dodos - who boast Feverpitcher as official media partner - are …

Mighty Dodo in crossover hit

Monday, 30th July 2007 at 8:04 pm

The music world has been talking about it for months: the young Zimbabwean star who’s been dazzling crowds from Mhangura to Goromonzi with his smash hit ‘Once A Jolly Poacher’, the Zimbabwean version of ‘Waltzing Matilda’. No video footage exists …

Rolo

Rolo favourite to win Comrades

Friday, 15th June 2007 at 6:39 pm

Usually it’s middle-aged Russians, Zimbabweans with a look of desperation in their eyes, and South Africans with twin brothers conveniently waiting in portable toilets; in 2007, however, there’s a new and unusual face on the list of potential Comrades, and …

Andrew Stone

Stoney gives hope to the world

Monday, 4th June 2007 at 2:25 pm

With one exception, the Mighty Dodos, hockey’s celebrity superstars (officially supported by Feverpitcher) are an elite squad of athletes, all vested of extreme talent, searing pace, and an almost supernatural feel for the game. All, that is, bar one: Andrew …

Ian Symons

Hockey’s Symmo hits 27

Tuesday, 15th May 2007 at 8:36 pm

Feverpitcher keeps a close eye on South African sportsmen abroad, from the bigger names - Ernie, Benni, Ryk - to those who might not be quite so familiar. Such as hockey superstar Ian Symons, the flame-haired Olympian who’s now playing …

Alice Dabrowski

Mighty Dodos stay top

Sunday, 13th May 2007 at 7:25 pm

There was never any doubt that Saturday would be halcyon for local sports fans, after the day’s biggest clash finished with a victory for South Africa’s favourite celebrity hockey side. Inspired by flying wing Alice Dabrowski (pictured), who shrugged off …