Madibaz flank Brown steps up to the plate: FNB Madibaz flank Brandon Brown tackles Akhona Nela of NWU-Pukke during their Varsity Cup rugby match at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth last week. Photo: Asem Engage FNB Madibaz flank Brandon Brown is playing some of the best rugby of his career as he strives to make an impact on the Varsity Cup, his achievements recognised with accolades in two successive matches. The 23-year-old economics masters student, who lives in Mangold Park in Port … [Read more...] about Madibaz flank Brown steps up to the plate
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Promising start for Madibaz netball teams
Promising start for Madibaz netball teams: The SPAR Madibaz team which won the A section in the SPAR Madibaz netball tournament at the Vodacom Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre at the weekend was, back, from the left, Palesa Poyo, Yoliswa Gusha, Bianca Blom, Jody Vorster, Lucy Twani, Jeanie Steyn, Hlumisa Sithonga, Carla Viviers, Nobubele Phuza, and, front, from the left, Mihlali Malhlangeni, Nandipha Jack, Dillian Pienaar and Sasa Mgijima. Photo: Wade Murison The SPAR Madibaz netball teams were … [Read more...] about Promising start for Madibaz netball teams
Madibaz work hard to attract young talent
Madibaz work hard to attract young talent: FNB Madibaz’s Dundre Maritz passes the ball during their Varsity Cup rugby match against NWU-Pukke at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Photo: Asem Engage With the Varsity Cup playing an important role in the development of young players, FNB Madibaz rugby manager Theresa le Roux said they were committed to investing in young talent. Although Madibaz are experiencing a lean run in the competition, Le Roux said they had plans in place to … [Read more...] about Madibaz work hard to attract young talent
Record entry for Madibaz netball season opener
Record entry for Madibaz netball season opener: The SPAR Madibaz netball squad preparing for the opening of the season tournament at the Vodacom Madibaz Indoor Centre this weekend is, from left, back, Vuyiseka Ntsalu, Philene van Niekerk, Lucy Twani, Lindo Manyisa, Zimasa Tshangela, Hlumisa Sithonga, Jeanie Steyn, Bianca Blom, and front, Nobubele Phuza, Nandipha Jack, Eloise Webb and Carla Viviers. Photo: ASEM Engage The SPAR Madibaz Netball Club will host a record number of teams in their … [Read more...] about Record entry for Madibaz netball season opener
Madibaz determined to keep on fighting
Madibaz determined to keep on fighting: FNB Madibaz fullback Michael Botha passes the ball during their Varsity Cup rugby match against Wits at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Photo: Michael Sheehan Despite losing their third match in a row, FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen says the mood in their camp remains positive and they will continue to fight hard in the Varsity Cup. The Nelson Mandela University side suffered another close defeat this week when they went down … [Read more...] about Madibaz determined to keep on fighting
Madibaz climb to the top in SAB League
Madibaz climb to the top in SAB League: Simamkele Thobi has played an important role in the Madibaz football team to help them return to the top of the standings in the SAB League. Photo: Saspa An astute rotation of players in the early part of the year has given the Madibaz football team a chance to retain their SAB League title in Port Elizabeth. With the Nelson Mandela University term starting only in early February, Madibaz often face a challenge because the league resumes almost a month … [Read more...] about Madibaz climb to the top in SAB League
Madibaz squad need to handle the heat
Madibaz squad need to handle the heat: Madibaz forward Justin Hollis goes on a drive during their Varsity Cup rugby match against Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein on Monday. Photo: Van Zyl Naude FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Maidza says the whole squad must stand up to handle the pressure when they face Wits in their third Varsity Cup match at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday. After losing their opening encounter against University of Cape Town, the Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Madibaz squad need to handle the heat
Better finishing a priority for Madibaz
Better finishing a priority for Madibaz: FNB Madibaz captain Riaan Esterhuizen drives for the line during their Varsity Cup rugby match against University of Cape Town at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Photo: Luke Thorrold FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Maidza wants to see better finishing from his team when they run out for their second Varsity Cup fixture against Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein on Monday. Playing their first home game in two years, the … [Read more...] about Better finishing a priority for Madibaz
Madibaz host athletics qualifying meeting
Madibaz host athletics qualifying meeting: Bestmed Madibaz athlete Kelly Kingwill will be one of the senior athletes competing in the league meeting at Madibaz Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Supplied The Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club, in conjunction with Eastern Province Athletics, will host an important meeting at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday involving both seniors and juniors. This meeting, which will provide athletes with the opportunity to achieve qualifying times for national … [Read more...] about Madibaz host athletics qualifying meeting
Madibaz host athletics qualifying meeting
Madibaz host athletics qualifying meeting: Bestmed Madibaz athlete Kelly Kingwill will be one of the senior athletes competing in the league meeting at Madibaz Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Supplied The Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club, in conjunction with Eastern Province Athletics, will host an important meeting at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday involving both seniors and juniors. This meeting, which will provide athletes with the opportunity to achieve qualifying times for national … [Read more...] about Madibaz host athletics qualifying meeting
Madibaz excitement builds for Varsity Cup opener
Madibaz excitement builds for Varsity Cup opener: Riaan Esterhuizen will lead the FNB Madibaz rugby team when they play their opening Varsity Cup match against University of Cape Town at Madibaz Stadium on Monday at 4.45pm. Photo: Supplied Passionate about the game ever since he received his first rugby ball as a youngster, FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen cannot wait to make an impact in their opening Varsity Cup match in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Adding excitement to the occasion … [Read more...] about Madibaz excitement builds for Varsity Cup opener
PE in the news: Madibaz back on home turf for Varsity Cup tourney
Madibaz back on home turf for Varsity Cup tourney: After being forced to play all their matches away from Port Elizabeth last year, the NMU Madibaz will make a welcome return to home turf, when Varsity Cup rugby kicks off in Port Elizabeth on February 5. The students will fine-tune preparations for their ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Review: Apartheid-era 'Master Harold' … and the Boys feels fresh, relevant: The Boys are Sam and Willie, the two middle-aged black servants who work … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Madibaz back on home turf for Varsity Cup tourney
Madibaz get a taste of Varsity Cup’s power play rule
Madibaz get a taste of Varsity Cup’s power play rule: Madibaz rugby player Justin Hollis will be keen to make an impact in the Varsity Cup this year. The Nelson Mandela University team had their first outing with a practice match against Stellenbosch in George at the weekend. Photo: Frikkie Kapp/Saspa The FNB Madibaz rugby team received some useful insight into the new Varsity Cup power play rule when they had a practice match against Stellenbosch in George last weekend. The encounter with … [Read more...] about Madibaz get a taste of Varsity Cup’s power play rule
Hurdles ace LJ van Zyl to attend Madibaz coaching clinic
Hurdles ace LJ van Zyl to attend Madibaz coaching clinic: South African 400m hurdler LJ van Zyl will attend the Bestmed Madibaz athletics clinics at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School from Wednesday to Friday. Photo: Saspa Leading South African 400m hurdler LJ van Zyl will be one of several experts imparting knowledge and advice at the Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club coaching courses at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Uitenhage from Wednesday to Friday. The series for coaches and … [Read more...] about Hurdles ace LJ van Zyl to attend Madibaz coaching clinic
Madibaz players dominate netball awards
Madibaz players dominate netball awards: SPAR Madibaz star Jeanie Steyn was named player of the year at the Nelson Mandela Bay Netball Association’s awards function last month. Photo: Luke Thorrold/Asem Engage The SPAR Madibaz players continued to show their dominance in the Nelson Mandela Bay Netball Association’s competitions by scooping a dozen awards at the organisation’s annual prize-giving last month. Leading the way for the Nelson Mandela University club was Jeanie … [Read more...] about Madibaz players dominate netball awards
