Madibaz surfers make USSA team: Billabong Madibaz surfer Dane van Greunen has been included in the USSA men’s team after the annual varsity championships. Photo: Christo Zietsman NMMU students Dane Cox and Dane van Greunen surfed their way into the University Sport South Africa (USSA) team after impressing in the annual championships at Victoria Bay, near George, last month. The Billabong Madibaz team ended third in the men’s event and fourth in the women’s contest for a third … [Read more...] about Madibaz surfers make USSA team
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USSA hockey format a test for Madibaz
USSA hockey format a test for Madibaz: Adapting to a different format at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) hockey tournament will be among the biggest challenges for the NMMU-Madibaz men’s and women’s teams in Johannesburg next week. The annual varsity event will take place at Wits from Monday to Friday, with the men’s Madibaz team determined to show what they can do after playing in the last two finals. However, coach Cheslyn Gie said their main challenge would be to … [Read more...] about USSA hockey format a test for Madibaz
All out Madibaz surfing
The Billabong Madibaz surfing team are going all out to defend their overall title at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) championships at Victoria Bay from June 22 to 24. The competition, which is organised and hosted for the seventh successive time by the varsity's George campus, will see the top surfers from five coastal institutions vie for the various titles. Up against the title-holders will be University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, Cape Peninsula University of … [Read more...] about All out Madibaz surfing
Preparation key for Madibaz quickie
Preparation key for Madibaz quickie: NMMU-Madibaz fast bowler Sisanda Magala has been selected for the South African A cricket side. Photo: supplied Meticulous preparation has been the common thread running through Sisanda Magala’s cricket career and he will not deviate from that pattern when he turns out for South Africa A next month. The NMMU-Madibaz fast bowler, who has made a major impact for the Warriors franchise in recent seasons, has been included in the national squad for tours to … [Read more...] about Preparation key for Madibaz quickie
Wheadon eyes fifth Madibaz Open title
Wheadon eyes fifth Madibaz Open title: Jason le Roux from Madibaz will be one of the local contenders for next weekend’s Brian Bands Madibaz Open squash tournament. Photo: Joubert Loots Gary Wheadon has made the Brian Bands Madibaz Open squash tournament his own since it was revived in 2012 and will be looking for his fifth title in a row at NMMU from June 17 to 19. While the final entries only close on June 15, the four-time defending champion, who grew up in KwaZulu-Natal but now lives … [Read more...] about Wheadon eyes fifth Madibaz Open title
African exposure for Madibaz athletes
African exposure for Madibaz athletes: Madibaz athletes Ischke Senekal and Garth Ellis have been chosen for the national team to compete in the African Senior Championships in Durban. Photo: Supplied Leading Madibaz athletes Ischke Senekal and Garth Ellis will be looking to cement their growing reputations in South African athletics when they compete in the African Senior Championships in Durban from June 22 to 26. The NMMU students have been included in the national team to take part in the … [Read more...] about African exposure for Madibaz athletes
20 Holes an hour for charity golfer
A golfing marathon yesterday to raise money for autism and for his team to participate in this year's national inter-varsity golf tournament, saw Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Mike Usendorff playing 200 holes in 10 hours, the equivalent of 11 full rounds of golf. The BTech Marketing student and his KPMG Madibaz Golf Club team mates approached companies and individuals to sponsor an amount per hole played – or give a donation. While final figures are still being tallied, R40,000 had … [Read more...] about 20 Holes an hour for charity golfer
Madibaz will apply lessons learnt
Madibaz will apply lessons learnt by Eastern Cape – MyPR: Michael Hansel mounts an attack for Mecer NMMU-Madibaz in the Varsity Hockey tournament at UJ last weekend. Photo: SASPA The Mecer NMMU-Madibaz are determined to improve their sixth place on the Varsity Hockey log by applying the lessons they learnt last weekend to their matches in Stellenbosch from Friday. The league phase of the biennial men’s tournament will be completed on Sunday, with the top four sides qualifying for … [Read more...] about Madibaz will apply lessons learnt
Young Madibaz out to stake hockey claim
Young Madibaz out to stake hockey claim by Port Elizabeth – MyPR: Senior Madibaz player Ignatius Malgraff will have an important role to play in the Varsity Hockey tournament starting in Johannesburg on Friday. Photo: Saspa Having lost a number of senior players, a young NMMU-Madibaz team will be out to make a name for themselves in the first round of the Varsity Hockey tournament at the University of Johannesburg from Friday. Although a number of factors have hurt the Madibaz’s … [Read more...] about Young Madibaz out to stake hockey claim
Madibaz ready for sevens challenge
Madibaz ready for sevens challenge by Port Elizabeth – MyPR: The NMMU-Madibaz are ready for the Varsity Sevens challenge in Cape Town this weekend. Photo: Photo: SASPA With another year’s experience under the belt, NMMU-Madibaz sevens coach Jandré Blom is hoping for a strong performance by his side in the Varsity Sevens rugby tournament in Cape Town this weekend. He said they would again send a unit consisting of players from both the Port Elizabeth and George campuses to test themselves … [Read more...] about Madibaz ready for sevens challenge
Madibaz cricketers seeking tournament win
The Mecer NMMU-Madibaz cricketers are aiming to turn a few near misses into a return to the winners’ podium at the Momentum national club championship in Pretoria from tomorrow. The Eastern Province champions have a proud record in the tournament, which they won for the first time in 1992. Since the merger in 2005, they have emerged victorious in the 2009 and 2011 editions, while finishing runners-up on two occasions. They will be attending the event for the eighth consecutive … [Read more...] about Madibaz cricketers seeking tournament win
Junaid Dawood, Onke Nyaku, Solo Nqweni and Matthew Christensen out to impress
Junaid Dawood and Mecer NMMU-Madibaz stars Onke Nyaku, Solo Nqweni and Matthew Christensen have been included in the SA Universities team that will compete in the Future Cup in Kimberley from Friday to Sunday. Photo: Supplied Four Mecer NMMU-Madibaz cricketers have an ideal opportunity to showcase their skills at another level when they represent the SA Universities team in the Future Cup in Kimberley from Friday to Sunday. Onke Nyaku, Solo Nqweni, Junaid Dawood and Matthew Christensen … [Read more...] about Junaid Dawood, Onke Nyaku, Solo Nqweni and Matthew Christensen out to impress
Breathing space for Madibaz Rugby
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz are not taking anything for granted now that they have stumbled upon the winning recipe in this year’s FNB Varsity Cup rugby tournament. After several near misses, the Port Elizabeth-based side registered their first victory of the competition when they defeated Ikeys 46-33 in Johannesburg on Monday. Digging deep and having the will to win were the key elements in their success against the Cape Town side, said head coach David Maidza. “At the second half strategy … [Read more...] about Breathing space for Madibaz Rugby
Do or Die for bottom of log teams
FNB MNNU-Madibaz skipper Ivan Ludick will be asking for a team effort in their match against UCT on Monday. Photo: SASPA FNB NMMU-Madibaz coach David Maidza has delivered a plain message to his Varsity Cup rugby team – beat UCT on Monday or face the risk of being involved in a relegation battle. Both teams are stuck at the bottom of the log, having suffered four losses from four games, and the losers will face the bleak prospect of relegation. The teams square off at the FNB Stadium … [Read more...] about Do or Die for bottom of log teams
Maidza reads Madibaz the ‘riot act’
NMMU Madibaz’s Kevin Kaba challenges for possession in the Varsity Cup match against Pukke in Johannesburg on Monday. Photo: Saspa Despite a loss to North West University in the FNB Varsity Cup rugby tournament on Monday, the FNB NMMU-Madibaz remain determined to produced improved performances in their remaining three matches. Playing against Pukke at a centralised venue in Johannesburg, the Madibaz went down 46-18, with coach David Maidza acknowledging they needed to improve their … [Read more...] about Maidza reads Madibaz the ‘riot act’
