South Africa Invitational Pigeon Race 2025 summer final winners
With a less than one second lead against the second pigeon, a fine Blue Bar racing pigeon, ring ID ZA RADR 136-24, entered by the syndicate of Oliver Radford &...
Happy, healthy flyers win the big prizes
In this article, the final in a three-part series on pigeon racing, Thomas Smit looks at ways to help your birds settle in a loft, as well as the best...
AfrikaPro: a beacon for local and international pigeon racing
In this article, part two in a three-part series on pigeon racing in South Africa, Thomas Smit discusses the AfrikaPro, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s One Loft Race, and the winner of...
Can privately owned One Loft Races revive pigeon racing in SA?
In this article, part one of a three-part series on pigeon racing, Thomas Smit looks at the sport’s decline in South Africa, and whether One Loft Races, with their attractive...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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