A mysterious hijacking that proved to be a ‘minor event’

● Was it drunk driving or just innocent fun? Either way, an evening golf cart joyride at the prestigious Fancourt Hotel in George did not end well for members of the Southern Kings rugby team.

Neither Fancourt nor the rugby franchise would divulge details of the incident, other than to say it had been resolved.

“We can confirm there was an incident on the estate involving a golf cart. However, it was resolved and no further action was required,” said Fancourt marketing spokeswoman Michelle van der Westhuizen.

The hijacked golf cart, which may have mounted a few kerbs during its brief adventure last Friday, belonged to a retired businessman who told the Sunday Times: “Please leave me out of this. I don’t believe it needs to go any further.”

Irish champs, all round

The Kings, who play in the Guinness Pro 14, hosted Irish side Munster last weekend at George’s Outeniqua Park stadium. Munster won the match 39-22.

Kings spokeswoman Olga Williams insisted the incident was “nothing major”, adding: “It was so small and minor that it was resolved then and there.”

The Irish also outperformed South Africa off the field, thanks to a festive group of Munster supporters who dished out a lesson in how to hold your liquor.

The fans drank all the beer at the Oubaai Hotel outside town and staff had to call for emergency back-up supplies.

“We had to call the supplier to bring in more,” said sales and marketing spokeswoman Monica Ryhlander. “They partied all night.”

Williams commended the Irish for their team spirit: “From the time they arrived they had gees like you cannot believe. That is what rugby is all about,” she said.