Young fancier’s dream to bring pigeon racing to townships
Lodumo Nkala is a young man with a plan: he wants to bring the sport of pigeon racing to South Africa’s rural townships. He shared his vision and strategy with Susan Marais.
Breeding a million-dollar bird
Pigeon breeding and racing remains a popular pursuit, with some fanciers aiming for the ultimate goal of turning their hobby into a career. Sabrina Dean visited brothers Daniel and Justin King of Kingslea Lofts in Bloemfontein to find out more about the demands, and thrills, of the sport.
The Gysie Britz story
With his passion and skill, Gysie Britz raised the bar in South African pigeon racing. Thomas Smit spoke to the champion fancier about his success.
TRPF pigeons off to a good start
It’s not unusual for Gauteng pigeon fanciers to experience a fast-paced start in the first six races of the season. With the races being from south to north, the prevailing south-westerly winds all but blow the birds home. This year has been no different.
The R5 million racing pigeon
Golden Prince, currently the most expensive pigeon in the world, is owned by two South African fanciers.
How to be successful at pigeon racing
To be successful at pigeon racing, you need to be fast, very fast, says Thomas Smit.
Pigeon club competitiveness
With careful management and good quality birds, any fancier with the right attitude can become a contender, says Thomas Smit.
Cape Town pigeon fanciers 1st and 2nd place
Pigeon fanciers Albert Lingenfelder and André Mills have again made their mark, this time in the inaugural Western Cape Classic.
New pigeon race to boost wildlife conservation
With a ‘dream team’ at the helm and R10 million in prizes, the inaugural Victoria Falls World Challenge Pigeon Race is set to be a classic. Wildlife conservation will benefit too, says Thomas Smit.
SAPIR final results
A comprehensive training programme ensured that the pigeons were fit for the demands of the final race, says Thomas Smit.
Meet PE’s champion pigeon racer
Shane Gerber has been racing pigeons for 20 years and is passionate about Tom Locks. Thomas Smit spoke to him.
Eye theory in practice for racing pigeons
Eye theory, or 'eye-sign' theory is one of the most divisive issues amongst the racing pigeon fraternity. Some top fanciers maintain however, that the secret to selecting top racing pigeons lies in the eyes.