Madibaz squash club aiming high in 2018: The Madibaz men’s squash team have won six Eastern Province first-league titles and five super league titles since 2012. Making up this year’s triumphant super league side were (from the left) Johan Thiel, Gershwin Forbes, Brendan Bassett and Jason le Roux. The fifth member was Grant Greyling. Photo: Fabian Smith Having ridden a wave of success for six years, the Nelson Mandela University Squash Club have no intention of letting things slide … [Read more...] about Madibaz squash club aiming high in 2018
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Madibaz second but USSA surfing in PE a huge success
Madibaz second but USSA surfing in PE a huge success: Kyle Ruben shows his style for Billabong Madibaz in the University Sport South Africa surfing championships in Port Elizabeth last weekend. Madibaz were runners-up overall, just eight points behind UCT. Photo: Supplied The University of Cape Town took the main honours and the Billabong Madibaz finished second at the University Sport South Africa surfing tournament in Port Elizabeth at the weekend. The event was a huge success, even though the … [Read more...] about Madibaz second but USSA surfing in PE a huge success
Madibaz present courses for athletes and coaches
Madibaz present courses for athletes and coaches: Supplied Photo: The Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club, in conjunction with Eastern Province athletics, will offer a number of courses for athletes and coaches at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School from January 10 to 12. The Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club, in conjunction with Eastern Province Athletics, will present a much-needed series of coaching courses at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Uitenhage next month. Running from January 10 to … [Read more...] about Madibaz present courses for athletes and coaches
New-look Madibaz ready to ‘give it a go’ in Varsity Sevens
New-look Madibaz ready to ‘give it a go’ in Varsity Sevens: Lindelwe Zungu will be a key player for the FNB Madibaz when they take part in the Varsity Sevens rugby tournament in Durban from Friday to Sunday. Photo: Saspa The FNB Madibaz players have worked extra hard to improve on their impressive recent showing when the new-look team challenge for the Varsity Sevens title in Durban from Friday to Sunday. When they played in the University Sport South Africa tournament in September, the Nelson … [Read more...] about New-look Madibaz ready to ‘give it a go’ in Varsity Sevens
Madibaz surfers aim to ride waves of success
Madibaz surfers aim to ride waves of success: Jean du Plessis will be hoping to make an impact for the Billabong Madibaz surfing team when they compete in the University Sport South Africa championships in Port Elizabeth from Friday to Sunday. Photo: Supplied The Billabong Madibaz squad are banking on a team effort when they try to regain the overall title in the University Sport South Africa surfing competition, starting in Port Elizabeth on Friday. Not only will the Nelson Mandela University … [Read more...] about Madibaz surfers aim to ride waves of success
Madibaz water polo teams ride crest of the wave
Madibaz water polo teams ride crest of the wave: Supplied Photo: Madibaz water polo coach Delaine Christian has made a big impact on the sport at Nelson Mandela University this year. After earning the women’s bronze medal at the University Sport South Africa week and capturing the Port Elizabeth men’s league title, the Madibaz Water Polo Club can look back on a highly satisfactory year. The successes over the past 11 months have provided a boost for the club, with coach Delaine … [Read more...] about Madibaz water polo teams ride crest of the wave
Madibaz football on right path after regional triumph
Madibaz football on right path after regional triumph: The Madibaz football team which won the regional SAB League section of the Nedbank Cup at the weekend is, back, from left, Sachin Rautenbach, Yamkela Va, Athenkosi Papu, Samuel Connelly, Kagan Assam, Mzwandile Mvunyiswa, and, front, from left, Malcom Mafuya, Anele Plaatjie, Chuma Fobo, Bandile Skosana and Cloudius Sagandira. Photo: Supplied The triumph by the Madibaz football team in the regional section of the Nedbank Cup in Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Madibaz football on right path after regional triumph
Madibaz win Mayoral Cup after thrilling fightback
Madibaz win Mayoral Cup after thrilling fightback: The Madibaz women’s team were crowned Mayoral Cup volleyball champions after defeating Port Elizabeth College 3-2 in a thrilling final in Uitenhage on Sunday. Photo: Supplied The Madibaz women’s volleyball team crowned their year with victory in the Mayoral Cup after a remarkable rear-guard action in Uitenhage at the weekend. In a match that created a fitting finale to the competition, Madibaz defeated Port Elizabeth College in the … [Read more...] about Madibaz win Mayoral Cup after thrilling fightback
Madibaz cricketers hungry for more success
Madibaz cricketers hungry for more success: Madibaz cricketer Tian Koekemoer (right), who was selected for the national team after the USSA tournament in Pretoria, receives the man of the match award for his performance against Stellenbosch from umpires Godwin von Willingh (left) and Gawie Botha. Photo: Supplied Talented Nelson Mandela University cricketers Tian Koekemoer and Lutho Sipamla will be aiming to use their recognition at a national varsity level as a springboard to higher honours this … [Read more...] about Madibaz cricketers hungry for more success
Madibaz hockey duo prepare for African challenge
Madibaz hockey duo prepare for African challenge: Madibaz striker Ignatius Malgraff (left) and coach Cheslyn Gie are in the South African hockey squad to compete in the Africa Cup in Ismailia, Egypt, from Sunday. Photo: Brittany Blaauw Honoured to be part of the national hockey set-up, Nelson Mandela University members Cheslyn Gie and Ignatius Malgraff will be flying the Madibaz flag high when the Africa Cup begins in Ismailia, Egypt, on Sunday. The 24-year-old Malgraff, a striker with a healthy … [Read more...] about Madibaz hockey duo prepare for African challenge
Malgraff, Twani take Madibaz sports awards
Malgraff, Twani take Madibaz sports awards: National hockey player Ignatius Malgraff and netball star Nolusindiso Twani were named the Nelson Mandela University Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the Madibaz Sport Excellence Awards function at the South Campus in Port Elizabeth last night. Photo: Supplied National hockey player Ignatius Malgraff and netball star Nolusindiso Twani took the top sporting honours at the Nelson Mandela University’s Achievers Awards evening held at the … [Read more...] about Malgraff, Twani take Madibaz sports awards
Malgraff, Twani take Madibaz sports awards
Malgraff, Twani take Madibaz sports awards: National hockey player Ignatius Malgraff and netball star Nolusindiso Twani were named the Nelson Mandela University Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the Madibaz Sport Excellence Awards function at the South Campus in Port Elizabeth last night. Photo: Supplied National hockey player Ignatius Malgraff and netball star Nolusindiso Twani took the top sporting honours at the Nelson Mandela University’s Achievers Awards evening held at the … [Read more...] about Malgraff, Twani take Madibaz sports awards
Madibaz hockey duo prepare for African challenge
Madibaz hockey duo prepare for African challenge: Madibaz striker Ignatius Malgraff (left) and coach Cheslyn Gie are in the South African hockey squad to compete in the Africa Cup in Ismailia, Egypt, from Sunday. Photo: Brittany Blaauw Honoured to be part of the national hockey set-up, Nelson Mandela University members Cheslyn Gie and Ignatius Malgraff will be flying the Madibaz flag high when the Africa Cup begins in Ismailia, Egypt, on Sunday. The 24-year-old Malgraff, a striker with a healthy … [Read more...] about Madibaz hockey duo prepare for African challenge
Madibaz cricketers hungry for more success
Madibaz cricketers hungry for more success: Madibaz cricketer Tian Koekemoer (right), who was selected for the national team after the USSA tournament in Pretoria, receives the man of the match award for his performance against Stellenbosch from umpires Godwin von Willingh (left) and Gawie Botha. Photo: Supplied Talented Nelson Mandela University cricketers Tian Koekemoer and Lutho Sipamla will be aiming to use their recognition at a national varsity level as a springboard to higher honours this … [Read more...] about Madibaz cricketers hungry for more success
Sevens tournament one to remember for Madibaz
Sevens tournament one to remember for Madibaz: There were plenty of smiles after the Nelson Mandela University hosted a successful USSA women’s rugby sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth this weekend. Photo: Full Stop Communications It was all-out girl power as 14 teams took to the fields of Nelson Mandela University to contest the sixth University Sport South Africa women’s sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. University of KwaZulu-Natal were crowned champions after they … [Read more...] about Sevens tournament one to remember for Madibaz
