Also known as: Dr Rudi van Vuuren · Delsia Jan van Vuuren · Quanito van Vuuren · Megan van Vuuren · Rudie van Vuuren · Hennie van Vuuren
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The Namibian
Rudie van Vuuren became in 2003 the only person ever to compete in both a cricket and rugby world cup in the same calendar year
“Rudie van Vuuren occupies a strange place in Namibia's rugby history, in 2003 becoming the only person ever to compete in both a cricket and rugby world cup in the same calendar year.”
Rugby in Namibia: Growth, Challenges and Global AmbitionsThe Namibian
Dr Rudi van Vuuren is president of Cricket Namibia
“Some of the dignitaries in attendance included the Japanese ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma; the president of Cricket Namibia, Dr Rudi van Vuuren; the CEO of Cricket Namibia, Johan Muller; former minister of sport Agnes Tjongarero; and the acting director of sport Irvine Ndjavera.”
Steenkamp launches ICC u19 Cricket World CupThe Namibian
Rudi van Vuuren is president of Cricket Namibia
“Father Rudi is today the president of Cricket Namibia, while he holds a unique world record as the only person to have represented his country at both a cricket world cup and a rugby world cup in the same year, in 2003.”
Cricket taking off among SanThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia president Rudie van Vuuren said the stadium will be globally competitive and professionally built and run
“This stadium will be globally competitive. That is our tenacity and grit, we always compete.”
Namibia readies for ‘lekker’ Cricket world cupsRugby has been central to Namibian life for over a century, and the Namibia Rugby Union continues efforts to broaden its demographic base through domestic competitions and the new T1 Rugby girls' programme launched in October 2024 at four Windhoek schools. The sport faces ongoing challenges with player retention and grassroots coaching shortages.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Rugby has been central to Namibian life for over a century, and the Namibia Rugby Union continues efforts to broaden its demographic base through domestic competitions and the new T1 Rugby girls' programme launched in October 2024 at four Windhoek schools. The sport faces ongoing challenges with player retention and grassroots coaching shortages.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A neighbour testified before the High Court in the trial of two men accused of raping, murdering, and robbing 53-year-old Vernon Gavin at his Walvis Bay home on 30 December 2023. The accused, Quanito van Vuuren (27) and Moses Sem (22), are charged with rape, murder, and robbery with aggravating circumstances; both have pleaded not guilty.
3 June 2026 · Informanté →
Quanito van Vuuren (28) and Sem Moses (22) pleaded not guilty to murder, two counts of rape, and robbery with aggravating circumstances in connection with the death of Vernon Gavin (53) in his Walvis Bay home on 30 December 2023. Moses denied being at the home at all, while Van Vuuren admitted being present but said he did not commit the crimes.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Israel Dowie, 15, won his first ITF U18 junior singles title in Windhoek on Saturday, defeating Poland's Juliusz Stanczyk 6-2, 7-5, breaking through after reaching 10 semi-finals in a row.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Ohlule Senti of South Africa defeated Namibia's Israel Dowie 6-4, 6-4 in a competitive boys final at the ITF J30 tournament at Central Tennis Courts in Olympia on Saturday, while Catarina Braun of Portugal claimed the girls title with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over South Africa's Milan Swanepoel.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Cricket Namibia president Rudi van Vuuren says the team's winless T20 World Cup campaign reflects disappointing senior player performances and gaps in competitiveness, and calls for changes to the Sports Act to allow foreign residents (after three years rather than ten) to represent the country, bringing Namibia in line with other Associate nations.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Alex Miller won the men's 100km race at the Nedbank Cycle Challenge in 2:23:59, while Delsia Jan van Vuuren triumphed in the women's event with a time of 3:02:21. Miller called for more technically challenging routes in future races, citing the need for Namibian cyclists to gain experience navigating corners.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Quanito van Vuuren and Moses Sem are accused of murdering, raping, and robbing bank employee Vernon Gavin on 30 December 2023. Their trial date is expected to be set on 29 January 2026 after a pre-trial appearance before the Windhoek High Court.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp officially launched the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 in Windhoek, welcoming eight participating nations including Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Afghanistan, West Indies, Tanzania, South Africa, and Japan. Steenkamp emphasised the historic significance of the tournament for Namibian sport and its broader benefits for youth development, tourism, and the country's international standing.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →