Madibaz football on path to success: Madibaz football players, from left, Bandile Skosana, Siya Hans, Sachin Rautenbach and captain Claudius Sagandira played important roles to help the team win the SAB Regional League this season. Photo: Fabian Smith The NMMU-Madibaz Football Club have laid down a blueprint for their future and the first priority will be to successfully negotiate the play-offs for the Safa-Eastern Cape Motsepe League in June. This comes after Madibaz emerged triumphant in the … [Read more...] about Madibaz football on path to success
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Madibaz aim to end campaign on a high
Madibaz aim to end campaign on a high: Madibaz prop Xandre Vos goes on a run in their Varsity Cup rugby match against Shimlas in Bloemfontein on Monday. Photo: Saspa The FNB NMMU-Madibaz will be determined to finish their Varsity Cup rugby campaign with a flourish when they play Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein on Monday. While the squad have faced some tough challenges this season, coach David Maidza said they remained positive and were eager to prove a point against CUT, who … [Read more...] about Madibaz aim to end campaign on a high
Madibaz reclaim super league squash title
Madibaz reclaim super league squash title: The NMMU squash team which won the Eastern Province Super League men’s title last week is (from the left) Johan Thiel, Gershwin Forbes, Brendan Bassett and Jason le Roux. The fifth member was Grant Greyling. Photo: Fabian Smith NMMU overcame chief rivals Londt Park 16-9 in a gruelling battle in the final round to reclaim the men’s Super League squash title at Londt Park last week. The varsity side have dominated the top division in Eastern … [Read more...] about Madibaz reclaim super league squash title
Madibaz Young Guns have a point to prove
Madibaz Young Guns have a point to prove: FNB Madibaz Young Guns player Temba Boltina goes on the charge against UCT. The NMMU team will play their final Varsity Cup pool match against Stellenbosch on the NMMU B field on Monday. Photo: Full Stop Communications The FNB Madibaz Young Guns will take a positive approach into their make-or-break FNB Varsity Cup rugby encounter against the unbeaten Stellenbosch outfit on the NMMU B field on Monday at 14:15. Following a bonus-point win over UCT last … [Read more...] about Madibaz Young Guns have a point to prove
Madibaz dominate record field at netball tournament
Madibaz dominate record field at netball tournament: NMMU Madibaz netball player Anri Strydom in the SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament which took place at the NMMU South Campus on March 10 and 11. Photo: Lolo Photography A record 67 teams descended on the annual SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament at NMMU’s South Campus this past weekend, with the hosts triumphing in four sections. Madibaz teams won the A, A reserve, B and C sections, while Despatch took the honours in the D category. Phoenix … [Read more...] about Madibaz dominate record field at netball tournament
Madibaz Young Guns seek repeat win
Madibaz Young Guns seek repeat win: FNB Madibaz Young Guns fullback Michael Botha goes on a run in their game against UCT at the NMMU campus on Monday. Photo: Full Stop Communications The FNB NMMU-Madibaz Young Guns rugby team will have a spring in their step when they travel to Cape Town on Sunday for their Varsity Cup showdown with UCT on Monday. After losing their opening game to Maties, the Madibaz hit back with a 39-34 win against the Cape Town outfit in Port Elizabeth on Monday. They … [Read more...] about Madibaz Young Guns seek repeat win
Madibaz athletes determined to improve medal haul
Madibaz athletes determined to improve medal haul: NMMU-Madibaz field athlete Ischke Senekal took gold medals in the discus and shot put events at the Varsity Athletics meeting in Potchefstroom on Friday. Photo: Saspa Despite picking up five medals, including three golds, at the first Varsity Athletics meeting in Potchefstroom on Friday, Bestmed NMMU-Madibaz will be chasing a stronger performance in the second event later this month. Madibaz Athletics manager Nellis Bothma said although they … [Read more...] about Madibaz athletes determined to improve medal haul
Madibaz sevens star jets off to Vancouver
Madibaz sevens star jets off to Vancouver: Madibaz sevens rugby star Eloise Webb (left) goes through her warm-up routine with Arne Rust at a training session. Webb will represent the South African team at the Vancouver Rugby Festival in Canada next week. Photo: Supplied Madibaz sevens rugby star Eloise Webb will get another opportunity to display her skills at the highest level when she jets off to the Vancouver Rugby Festival this week. The third-year education student at NMMU in Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Madibaz sevens star jets off to Vancouver
Madibaz chasing football success
Madibaz chasing football success: NMMU’s Sachin Rautenbach will be a key player as Madibaz target top spot in the SAB League this season. Photo: Saspa NMMU-Madibaz have built up a proud record in the Safa-Nelson Mandela Bay SAB League this year, but are aware that there is still much to be done in the second half of the season. Following 18 matches this season, Madibaz’s record of 11 wins, six draws and only one loss has propelled them to the top of the log on 39 points, seven ahead … [Read more...] about Madibaz chasing football success
PE in the news: Madibaz not up to task against Tuks
Madibaz not up to task against Tuks: Madibaz spent the rest of the half scrambling in defence as Tuks continued to pile the pressure on the men from Port Elizabeth. The dam broke a minute before half time, when De Beer crossed from close quarters and sunk his third conversion to give his team ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Three gang affiliates arrested in Bethelsdorp: Port Elizabeth police arrested three gang affiliates on Monday night and confiscated three firearms. Colonel … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Madibaz not up to task against Tuks
Coach asks Madibaz to eliminate errors against Tuks
Coach asks Madibaz to eliminate errors against Tuks: Madibaz wing Khaya Malotana goes in for a tackle against NWU-Pukke in their Varsity Cup match in Potchefstroom on Monday. The Madibaz go up against Tuks in Pretoria on Monday. Photo: Saspa FNB NMMU-Madibaz coach David Maidza wants his team to execute their game plan more efficiently when they run out in Pretoria on Monday to tackle University of Pretoria in their FNB Varsity Cup rugby game. After a strong performance in their opening match … [Read more...] about Coach asks Madibaz to eliminate errors against Tuks
Madibaz skipper seeks improved batting effort
Madibaz skipper seeks improved batting effort: Matthew Christensen will lead the Mecer NMMU-Madibaz team at the Varsity Cricket tournament in Potchefstroom starting on Monday. Photo: Full Stop Communications Mecer NMMU-Madibaz captain Matthew Christensen has called on his team to improve their run-scoring when they compete in the Varsity Cricket Twenty20 tournament in Potchefstroom next week. The Port Elizabeth outfit will join seven other varsities in the hunt for the title of student T20 … [Read more...] about Madibaz skipper seeks improved batting effort
Madibaz aim for strong showing in Varsity Cup
Madibaz aim for strong showing in Varsity Cup: Kevin Kaba will captain the FNB Madibaz team in the Varsity Cup tournament this year. Photo: Saspa Even though they face the demanding challenge of playing all their matches away this year, coach David Maidza’s FNB NMMU-Madibaz team are focused purely on producing a strong showing in the FNB Varsity Cup. The Madibaz kick off their campaign against UCT in Cape Town on January 30 and an upgrade to the Madibaz stadium venue, which has not yet … [Read more...] about Madibaz aim for strong showing in Varsity Cup
New club coach for Madibaz cricket
New club coach for Madibaz cricket: Former provincial player Deon Smith has taken over as coach of the Mecer NMMU-Madibaz Cricket Club. Photo: Supplied Former provincial player Deon Smith is determined to make an impact in his new role as Mecer NMMU-Madibaz club coach, beginning with the Varsity Cricket tournament at the end of the month. The 48-year-old Smith, who played cricket for Boland and South Western Districts in the early 1990s, took up his position as club coach in Port Elizabeth this … [Read more...] about New club coach for Madibaz cricket
Madibaz set up season with Mayoral Cup T20 win
Madibaz set up season with Mayoral Cup T20 win: The Mecer-Madibaz team which won the T20 Mayoral Cup at St George’s Park at the weekend are, back from left, Corbyn Dolley (coach), Rickus Saaiman (trainer), Sipho Sibande (Madibaz Sport cricket manager), Vian Maritz (captain), Brad Haller, Stefan Tait, Anru Emiljo, Odwa Xonxa and, front from left, Henco Vorstman, Offie Howard, Daniel Dutton, Jason Davidson, Kyle Jacobs, Aubrey Ferreira, Lloyd Brown. Photo: Supplied The NMMU-Madibaz premier … [Read more...] about Madibaz set up season with Mayoral Cup T20 win
