On Saturday, netball teams from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Malawi participated in a tournament in Gqeberha to promote social cohesion through sport. Netball players from communities across Nelson Mandela Bay battled it out on the courts at the Old Grey Sports Club in Gqeberha on Saturday in a friendly tournament. The event aimed to build social cohesion among players from different nationalities and racial groups. The tournament’s manager Shelton Chiyangwa said, “There’s a lot of racial, tribal … [Read more...] about Netball Tournament Brings Locals and Immigrants Together in Gqeberha
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Gqeberha Pride Festival: Sports Uniting Communities
At least eight netball teams competed in this year’s Gqeberha Pride Festival in New Brighton on Saturday. It was the second year the organisers chose to have sports rather than a colourful parade. They believe this fosters more community involvement. Organisers of the annual Gqeberha Pride Festival have taken a different approach to the event by hosting friendly netball matches. The event was held in New Brighton on Saturday by Sicebise Social Inclusion+, an organisation formed in 2018 to … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Pride Festival: Sports Uniting Communities
Tuks Steams on at the Top of the Varsity Netball Log While UJ Edges UFS Kovsies in Thrilling Gqeberha Contest
You are here: Home / News / Sport / Tuks Steams on at the Top of the Varsity Netball Log While UJ Edges UFS Kovsies in Thrilling Gqeberha Contest 11 September 2024 by Guest UP-Tuks showed no signs of slowing down when they sealed a solid victory over Madibaz Netball as the Varsity Netball tournament resumed at the Madibaz Sports Centre in Gqeberha, the Eastern Cape on Sunday, 8 September 2024 The reigning champions overwhelmed Round 3 and 4 hosts Nelson Mandela University’s netball team 81-47 to … [Read more...] about Tuks Steams on at the Top of the Varsity Netball Log While UJ Edges UFS Kovsies in Thrilling Gqeberha Contest
MultiChoice Group: Resilient Operational Performance and Significant Progress
MultiChoice Group (MCG, or the group), Africa’s leading entertainment company, executed well on its operational objectives during the six months ended 30 September 2023 (1H FY24). Building on its track record of investing in technology to be ahead of the curve, and to accommodate shifts in consumer video consumption trends to support future growth, the group continued to transition strategically with an increased investment in Showmax, ahead of an exciting re-launch in the second half of this … [Read more...] about MultiChoice Group: Resilient Operational Performance and Significant Progress
Spring to the Netball World Cup Trophy Tour
In a very serendipitous moment I popped into the Springs Resort yesterday, for the FIRST TIME in 40 years and was pleasantly surprised at the cut lawns and general cleanliness of the resort. Unbeknownst to me at the time was that the Springs Resort is where the Netball World Cup Trophy Tour will be welcomed today. The Friendly City and its people are ready and excited to welcome the prestigious World Cup trophy ahead of the much anticipated Netball World Cup tournament taking place in Cape … [Read more...] about Spring to the Netball World Cup Trophy Tour
Framesby bolster hockey, netball resources
Framesby Hoerskool in Port Elizabeth have moved to bolster their hockey and netball resources with the appointment of two high-profile coaches to their management staff for 2020. Former South African player Lana Krige will take on a mentoring role in the netball set-up, while experienced coach Jordan Drury will become the school’s director of hockey. Framesby head of sport Christo Scriven said they were excited about the acquisition of such highly-rated coaches, who would add much … [Read more...] about Framesby bolster hockey, netball resources
Much remains to be done
SPAR Madibaz netball captain Jeanie Steyn was thrilled with their winning start to the Varsity Netball competition in Port Elizabeth on Monday, but says she knows they still have much work ahead of them. Playing at the Madibaz Indoor Centre, the Nelson Mandela University outfit made the perfect start with a bonus-point 50-24 win over University of Johannesburg, who were playing under Proteas captain Bongiwe Msomi for the first time. The Madibaz squad, under coach Lana Krige, will now … [Read more...] about Much remains to be done
Goals from Last Home Game for NMU Netball Team
The 5th ranked Nelson Mandela University Netball team played their final home game in the 2017 Varsity Sports Netball Tournament on 18 September 2017 against top of the log, NWU-PUKKE who won the game 44-21. In the video are the NMU goals from the last quarter. The PUKKE Led 19-11 at halftime. Bianca Blom from NMU won the best shot award. The Player of the Match award went to Rome Dreyer of the PUKKE. … [Read more...] about Goals from Last Home Game for NMU Netball Team
15 years of Classic Clashes
One of South Africa's major school sport events - the FNB Classic Clashes - celebrates 15 years of developing and nurturing talented young rugby and netball players. The concept started in the beginning of the millennium, focusing on school rugby with 20 schools participating in ten FNB Classic Clashes per season. Over the years, this number has since grown to accommodate 103 schools competing in 53 games countrywide. In 2009 the Bank introduced netball as part of the competition and this … [Read more...] about 15 years of Classic Clashes
Pukke run round Madibaz
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz team went down fighting in their final Varsity Netball game in the seventh round of the 2015 tournament against Pukke at SANDF Kopanelo Hall in Potchefstroom on Monday night. The team from the North West University claimed a 65-32 victory, and a bonus point, to secure a spot in the semi-final, with the team from Port Elizabeth finishing their campaign in fifth place after what was essentially a quarter-final battle for fourth spot. Madibaz head coach and former SPAR … [Read more...] about Pukke run round Madibaz
Madibaz netballers give Tuks a run for their money
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz team gave current USSA champions Tuks a run for their money when they went down fighting in round six of the Varsity Netball tournament at the Vodacom NMMU Indoor Sports Centre in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. The team from the University of Pretoria claimed a narrow 59-48 victory over the home side, and a bonus point, to remain second in the standings behind defending champs Kovsies. The PE team slipped one position to fifth overall ahead of the final round-robin … [Read more...] about Madibaz netballers give Tuks a run for their money
Madibaz to face Tuks at home
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz netball team will be aiming to secure a spot in the 2015 Varsity Netball semi-finals when they take on Tuks in their second home game at the Vodacom NMMU Indoor Sport Centre at 7pm on Monday night. The Madibaz are currently fourth overall ahead of the penultimate game of the round-robin section of the tournament. Their opponents from the University of Pretoria, who are also the current University Sport South Africa champions, are second in the standings. Madibaz … [Read more...] about Madibaz to face Tuks at home
Madibaz clinch nail-biter in round five of Varsity Netball
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz netball team completed a tumultuous Varsity Netball double header with a tense 52-50 victory over the University of Johannesburg at Rembrandt Hall in Pretoria on Monday night. The win followed a 71-31 loss at the hands of defending champs and log leaders Kovsies at the same venue the previous afternoon. The weekend results put the team from Port Elizabeth fourth in the standings after five rounds. Madibaz head coach and former SPAR Proteas player Dumisani Chauke said … [Read more...] about Madibaz clinch nail-biter in round five of Varsity Netball
Slam dunk for Madibaz Netball
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz netball team continued their positive run in the third round of their 2015 Varsity Netball campaign by beating the Vaal University of Technology 70–29 at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre on Monday. The Port Elizabeth side hold onto their third place spot in the overall standings after their second consecutive victory in this year's competition. Madibaz head coach and former SPAR Proteas player Dumisani Chauke said the hard work and dedication the girls had been putting … [Read more...] about Slam dunk for Madibaz Netball
A top-four is definitely on the horizon
On Sunday, the Madibaz suffered a narrow 38-42 defeat to hosts Maties before trouncing UCT 55-23 on Monday night to claim maximum points for their first win. The team from Port Elizabeth are now third in the standings behind defending champions Kovsies, with USSA winners Tuks topping the log. Madibaz head coach and former SPAR Proteas player Dumisane Chauke said her team had gotten off to a very good start. "We set goals for each quarter and then ticked all the boxes. That's how the … [Read more...] about A top-four is definitely on the horizon
