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Hard Work Pays off for Nhlanhla “Lucky” Vela

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One could say it is luck that has helped one Eastern Cape youngster play for his country, in less than 5 years of trying out a new sport. Luck that changed his living situation from destitute to safe and secure. Or perhaps a per-chance meeting of a mentor on the basketball court at Kings Beach in Gqeberha would be considered lucky. But then, once you meet Nhlanhla Vela, 19, who is fondly known by his nickname “Lucky”, perhaps it is everyone else who gets to meet him and be inspired by his … [Read more...] about Hard Work Pays off for Nhlanhla “Lucky” Vela

The basketball challenge will take

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Trending in SA today (2021-12-31 22:42:19): (See Top results for '#FamevsClout'.) The basketball challenge will take place today! Dominic has one shot to make a 3 pointer and if he does he will win $100 from mega fan @johnnyR72362456 #rainmaker #StephenCurry Will he make the shot or will he air ball and be embarrassed for life? #cyo #FameVsClout— Curveballs & Chair Shots (@CurveballsandCS) December 31, 2021 Source by Curveballs & Chair Shots Date Tweeted: 2021-12-31 … [Read more...] about The basketball challenge will take

Madibaz men qualify for USSA basketball tournament – MyPR.co.za

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Madibaz men qualify for USSA basketball tournament: Madibaz player Elton Rebaone will have an important role to play when the squad compete in the University Sport South Africa tournament in July. Photo: Reg Caldecott The Madibaz men’s basketball team have qualified for the University Sport South Africa national tournament this year after coming through to win the Eastern Cape play-offs. The Nelson Mandela University squad played a double round of fixtures against Walter Sisulu University, … [Read more...] about Madibaz men qualify for USSA basketball tournament – MyPR.co.za

Madibaz basketball teams target Mayoral Cup

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Madibaz basketball teams target Mayoral Cup: Ready to compete for Nelson Mandela University in the Mayoral Cup in Nelson Mandela Bay this month are, back from left, Samantha Molema, Nobathwa Vuzane, Moreblessing Ngwenya, Vanessa Mwangi, Nobu Phuza, Kenny Nyoni and, front from left, Litha Mabuto and Nomcebo Zulu. Photo: Supplied Fresh from a winning performance in the annual intervarsity, the Nelson Mandela University basketball teams have switched their attention to the popular Mayoral Cup … [Read more...] about Madibaz basketball teams target Mayoral Cup

Lumka to lead SA Wheelchair Basketball in must-win Paralympic campaign

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Madibaz director of sport Yoliswa Lumka will fulfil the role of chef de mission when the South African wheelchair basketball national teams take on their African counterparts for a spot at the 2016 Paralympic Games. Team SA will be competing in the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation's African Paralympic Qualifiers in Algeria from 26 October to 9 November. Lumka said a good performance at the qualifiers was crucial if the team wanted to compete in next year's Paralympics in … [Read more...] about Lumka to lead SA Wheelchair Basketball in must-win Paralympic campaign

Madibaz ready for national basketball qualifiers

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The Madibaz men's and women's basketball teams will take on the universities of Fort Hare and Rhodes in the first round of the Ussa Eastern Cape league qualifiers at NMMU's Missionvale campus in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Both home teams won their respective league categories last year without dropping a single game. The overall league winners go through to the nationals at the end of June. Men's captain Ronald Musvibe said the Madibaz were in the process of building a championship … [Read more...] about Madibaz ready for national basketball qualifiers

Madibaz qualify for national basketball champs

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Qualifying for the University Sport South Africa national championship was a slam dunk for the young Madibaz men's basketball team who remained unbeaten in the Eastern Province qualifiers, which finished on Sunday. The provincial tournament saw four Eastern Cape sides - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), University of Fort Hare, Rhodes University and Walter Sisulu University - battle it out for one slot in the national Ussa event, which takes place in Pretoria from June 30 to July … [Read more...] about Madibaz qualify for national basketball champs