Impressive start by Madibaz rowers: NMMU-Madibaz rower Louis Nel prepares for a race in the Knysna Midway Regatta last weekend. Photo: Supplied The NMMU-Madibaz Rowing Club delivered some impressive early-season results when they competed in the Knysna Midway Regatta last Saturday. Coming up against clubs and schools teams from the Eastern and Western Cape, the Madibaz rowers took three first places, one second and a third. NMMU Rowing Club chairman Wade Murison said they were delighted with … [Read more...] about Impressive start by Madibaz rowers
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Madibaz in shape for Tuks challenge
Madibaz in shape for Tuks challenge: REMOVE ME: Choose One Nolusindiso Twani of NMMU-Madibaz controls possession in their Varsity Netball match against UP-Tuks last month. Photo: Saspa Bound by an unshakeable spirit, the SPAR NMMU-Madibaz netball team are ready for their biggest Varsity Netball challenge when they tackle University of Pretoria (Tuks) in the semi-finals in Pretoria on Monday. Coach Lana Krige said they would not underestimate the task ahead of them against the log-leaders, but … [Read more...] about Madibaz in shape for Tuks challenge
Sparkling year for Madibaz hockey mentor
Sparkling year for Madibaz hockey mentor: The NMMU-Madibaz members of the Addo Elephants team in the Premier Hockey League were, from left, Devon Clarke, Ignatius Malgraff, Chad Durrheim, Joshua August and coach Cheslyn Gie. Photo: Supplied Although not winning the title, NMMU-Madibaz mentor Cheslyn Gie completed a successful year in the coaching dugout when he guided the Addo Elephants to the final of the Premier Hockey League (PHL) in Johannesburg last month. The Madibaz coach said the … [Read more...] about Sparkling year for Madibaz hockey mentor
Madibaz eye strong Varsity Netball finish
Madibaz eye strong Varsity Netball finish: SPAR Madibaz-NMMU player Sanelse Mgijimi controls possession in their Varsity Netball match against Free State University. Photo: SASPA After three wins in five matches, the SPAR NMMU-Madibaz netball team are targeting a strong finish to their Varsity Netball programme. Although level with the universities of Free State (Kovsies) and Stellenbosch (Maties) on 15 points, they are trailing them on goal difference and are fifth on the log. The Port … [Read more...] about Madibaz eye strong Varsity Netball finish
Madibaz squash build success on consistency
Madibaz squash build success on consistency: Members of the NMMU-Madibaz squash team which won the Eastern Province men’s first league are, from left, Brendan Bassett, Jason le Roux and Liam Ford. Johan Thiel was unavailable for the picture. Photo: Supplied Consistency during a lengthy season was the key to NMMU-Madibaz winning the Eastern Province men’s first league squash title for the fifth straight year this month. This is the view of team number one and player-coach Jason le … [Read more...] about Madibaz squash build success on consistency
Madibaz netballers aim to soar at home
Madibaz netballers aim to soar at home: SPAR Madibaz player Bianca Blom makes a move in their Varsity Netball clash against UJ on Monday. Photo: Saspa The SPAR Madibaz netball team will be aiming to exploit home-court advantage when they host Varsity Netball matches at the Vodacom NMMU Indoor Centre on Sunday and Monday. Following a morale-lifting win against the University of Johannesburg on Monday, the Madibaz will want to take that momentum into their next two matches against UCT and … [Read more...] about Madibaz netballers aim to soar at home
Strong finish gives Madibaz EP hockey title
Strong finish gives Madibaz EP hockey title: The Mecer NMMU-Madibaz men’s squad which won the Eastern Province premier league hockey title are, back from left, Muzammil Sheik, Kevin Carroll, Alex Penhall, Michael Hansel, Wade Witbooi, Cerezo Comerasamy, Kirwin Christoffels, Pambili Gada, Dillan Langeveld, Sarvesh Naidoo, Ignatius Malgraff, Curtis Samboer, Devon Clarke, Royden Brown, Chad Durrheim and, front from left, Runeshan Moodley, Chad Cairncross (vice captain), Ellwishes Cloete, … [Read more...] about Strong finish gives Madibaz EP hockey title
Madibaz seek top four spot in Varsity Netball
Madibaz seek top four spot in Varsity Netball: Arne Rust will be co-captain of the SPAR Madibaz Varsity Netball team, sharing the duties with Hlumisa Sithonga. Photo: Saspa The SPAR Madibaz netball team have set their sights on a top four spot when the Varsity Netball competition gets under way in Johannesburg on Monday. The Madibaz open their campaign against the University of Johannesburg at UJ and will be immediately exposed to a tough challenge against the Gauteng-based team. NMMU netball … [Read more...] about Madibaz seek top four spot in Varsity Netball
Bassons shine at Madibaz gala
Bassons shine at Madibaz gala: Alaric Basson powers his way to victory in the 50m breaststroke event at the Nedbank Madibaz gala at the Newton Park pool in Port Elizabeth at the weekend. Photo: Supplied NMMU swimmer Alaric Basson edged twin brother Alard for the Victor Ludorum title when a successful Nedbank Madibaz gala was held at the Newton Park pool in Port Elizabeth at the weekend. While the Bassons dominated the men’s open events, PEA swimmer Kaylene Corbett confirmed her credentials … [Read more...] about Bassons shine at Madibaz gala
J-Bay in the news: Van Rijswijck, Linder rule waves at Madibaz event
Van Rijswijck, Linder rule waves at Madibaz event: The competition at the wellknown surfing spot in Summerstrand drew a competitive field that included participants from outlying areas such as Jeffreys Bay and Port Alfred. Madibaz Sport surfing manager Melinda Goosen said they would not have been able to ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Chilly start predicted for Race 2 of the 2016 Trans Baviaans: The second event follows the exact same route, boasts the same hospitable water points … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Van Rijswijck, Linder rule waves at Madibaz event
Madibaz athletes shine at Cucsa Games
Madibaz athletes shine at Cucsa Games: Madibaz high jumper Garth Ellis came home with a silver medal from the Cucsa Games in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Photo: supplied Madibaz athletes Cherise Sims, Garth Ellis and Divan Manuel won three silvers and a bronze medal at the Confederation of Universities and College Sports Association Games (Cucsa) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, recently. Sims, who grew up in East London, surpassed her own expectations by winning silver in the 5 000m and bronze in the 800m. Ellis … [Read more...] about Madibaz athletes shine at Cucsa Games
Madibaz gala kicks off swimming season
Madibaz gala kicks off swimming season: NMMU-Madibaz swimmer Alard Basson (right) spent time with SA star Chad le Clos at a national training camp in Italy. Photo: supplied More than 200 swimmers have signed up for the annual Nedbank Madibaz swimming gala at the Newton Park pool in Port Elizabeth on Friday and Saturday. The meeting, which is open to all swimmers, has attracted competitors from as far afield as East London and George. Madibaz Sport swimming manager Melinda Goosen said the gala … [Read more...] about Madibaz gala kicks off swimming season
Madibaz rule in intervarsity
Madibaz rule in intervarsity: Madibaz director of sport Yoliswa Lumka receives the intervarsity trophy from NMMU deputy vice chancellor: research and engagement Professor Andrew Leitch. Photo: supplied The NMMU-Madibaz teams retained their status as the top sporting institution in the Eastern Cape with another triumph in the annual intervarsity in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. After a packed day of sporting action between four academic institutions, the Madibaz reigned supreme in the overall … [Read more...] about Madibaz rule in intervarsity
Madibaz women need strong hockey league finish
Madibaz women need strong hockey league finish: The NMMU-Madibaz women’s hockey team will be looking for a strong finish to their season when they play defending champions Gelvan Tornados in their final match at the south campus on Saturday. Under coach Dalan Phillips, the Madibaz have had an excellent season, winning eight and drawing two of their matches to have an outside chance of snatching the league title. The problem facing the Madibaz is that the Tornados have been equally … [Read more...] about Madibaz women need strong hockey league finish
USSA win can boost Madibaz
USSA win can boost Madibaz: The KPMG NMMU-Madibaz A and B teams that captured the matchplay titles at the USSA golf tournament are, back from left, Brendon Timm (manager), Johan Coetzer, Wihan Kleyn, Jacques Smith, Luke Jerling, Mike Usendorff and, front from left, Colin Baldie, Hando Brophy, Steve Dent and Michael Maybery. Photo: Karl du Preez KPMG NMMU Golf Club captain Colin Baldie believes the team’s triumph in the University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament will provide a massive … [Read more...] about USSA win can boost Madibaz
