The Nedbank Madibaz swimming club ended a successful season with an overall podium and 12 individual medals at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) aquatics tournament, which was held at Wits University in Johannesburg on November 28 and 29. NMMU's Alaric Basson won the university's only individual gold medal in the men's 200m breaststroke in a time of 2:22:18. He and his teammates brought home five silvers and six bronzes to secure third place overall for their institution. "It … [Read more...] about 12 Medal Haul for Madibaz Swimmers
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The Madibaz will be looking for the home ground advantage when they battle it out against twelve teams from across the country for the USSA rugby sevens title at the NMMU George Campus this coming week. Photo: Kelvin Saunder. From 30 November to 1 December 2015 the NMMU's George Campus will host the University Sport South Africa (USSA) rugby sevens tournament for the sixth consecutive year. Date: November 25, 2015 15:48 Click here for more: MyPE Images - MyPE (Latest … [Read more...] about Madibaz 7’s
Ludick to lead Madibaz
Newly appointed FNB Madibaz captain Ivan Ludick is champing at the bit for the 2016 Varsity Cup rugby season and the prospect of leading his team onto the field. "We are not here to just participate. We are here to win," said 23-year-old Ludick. “We want to make that clear from the first time we step onto the field. We want to make a statement." Coming off a challenging 2015 tournament, in which they won only one game, Ludick said there was "a whole new vibe and energy" in the team, … [Read more...] about Ludick to lead Madibaz
Madibaz prepare for 2016 Varsity Cup Rugby
The FNB NMMU Madibaz are looking to put the tough 2015 season behind them as they start preparations for next year's Varsity Cup rugby tournament. The squad came together early last month and have spent most of their time on fitness and conditioning in preparation for the challenges ahead. "The student athletes are heading into exams now, so we expect them to be focused on academics," said Madibaz head coach David Maidza. "But they were looking sharp during pre-season training and … [Read more...] about Madibaz prepare for 2016 Varsity Cup Rugby
Madibaz retain PEFA league title
The NMMU Madibaz continued their domination of local football when they drew 1-1 against old foes Caledonians in the Port Elizabeth Football Association league final to claim their second consecutive champions' title earlier this month. The university's premier side did enough in the final to take a three-point win in the league and add the title to their list of achievements, which included winning the Safa Nelson Mandela Bay regional league promotion championships. Their premier … [Read more...] about Madibaz retain PEFA league title
Lumka to lead SA Wheelchair Basketball in must-win Paralympic campaign
Madibaz director of sport Yoliswa Lumka will fulfil the role of chef de mission when the South African wheelchair basketball national teams take on their African counterparts for a spot at the 2016 Paralympic Games. Team SA will be competing in the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation's African Paralympic Qualifiers in Algeria from 26 October to 9 November. Lumka said a good performance at the qualifiers was crucial if the team wanted to compete in next year's Paralympics in … [Read more...] about Lumka to lead SA Wheelchair Basketball in must-win Paralympic campaign
Pukke run round Madibaz
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz team went down fighting in their final Varsity Netball game in the seventh round of the 2015 tournament against Pukke at SANDF Kopanelo Hall in Potchefstroom on Monday night. The team from the North West University claimed a 65-32 victory, and a bonus point, to secure a spot in the semi-final, with the team from Port Elizabeth finishing their campaign in fifth place after what was essentially a quarter-final battle for fourth spot. Madibaz head coach and former SPAR … [Read more...] about Pukke run round Madibaz
Yoliswa Lumka aiming high for Madibaz Sport
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has appointed former Sascoc team preparation and academy systems manager Yoliswa Lumka as the new director of Madibaz Sport. Lumka took office at the beginning of September and has already unveiled ambitious plans for the university's sporting programme. "My goal for Madibaz Sport is that in the next five years we will be among the top three sporting institutions in South Africa." Lumka said NMMU had great, untapped potential as a centre of sports … [Read more...] about Yoliswa Lumka aiming high for Madibaz Sport
A top-four is definitely on the horizon
On Sunday, the Madibaz suffered a narrow 38-42 defeat to hosts Maties before trouncing UCT 55-23 on Monday night to claim maximum points for their first win. The team from Port Elizabeth are now third in the standings behind defending champions Kovsies, with USSA winners Tuks topping the log. Madibaz head coach and former SPAR Proteas player Dumisane Chauke said her team had gotten off to a very good start. "We set goals for each quarter and then ticked all the boxes. That's how the … [Read more...] about A top-four is definitely on the horizon
Madibaz 2015 Varsity Netball campaign
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz netball team are aiming to get their 2015 Varsity Netball campaign off to a good start when they take on Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town in a double-header on Sunday and Monday. The team from Port Elizabeth will face hosts Maties at the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Sunday afternoon's opening match and Ikeys at the same venue the following evening. The Madibaz will be one of eight competing universities that also include defending champions … [Read more...] about Madibaz 2015 Varsity Netball campaign
Madiaz bag a final win
The Madibaz ended their 2015 Varsity Football campaign with a bang when they beat log leaders the University of the Western Cape at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. The team from NMMU claimed a 2-1 victory over UWC to notch up their first win of the tournament and move up one position to finish seventh overall. They also handed the Western Cape side their first defeat of the competition in the process. "We're obviously very happy because we wanted to end on a high … [Read more...] about Madiaz bag a final win
Isn’t it amazing what a draw can do?
A reinvigorated Madibaz squad delivered a positive, attacking game that saw them accomplish a 1-1 draw against Walter Sisulu University in their first home game of the Varsity Football tournament in Port Elizabeth on Thursday night. The Eastern Cape derby clash gave the team from NMMU their first goal of the season, after six rounds, courtesy of Simamkele Thobi. But it was too late for the home side who remain bottom of the log after a goalless opening draw and four losses on the … [Read more...] about Isn’t it amazing what a draw can do?
First home game for Madibaz Football team
Madibaz football fans will finally get a glimpse of their team this week when NMMU hosts Walter Sisulu University for the first home game of the 2015 Varsity Football tournament on Thursday night. After five rounds on the road, the Madibaz will be hoping for the first win of the campaign on their home pitch. "The boys can't wait to play in front of their home fans and give them the desired result," said Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison. "I am certain they are going to go all out to … [Read more...] about First home game for Madibaz Football team
First ever Gala for Madibaz
The Nedbank Madibaz swimming club are taking the plunge and hosting their first ever gala in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, August 29. More than 170 swimmers are expected to descend on the Newton Park Indoor Swimming Pool for what is hoped will become an annual fixture on the aquatics calendar. Madibaz aquatics manager Melinda Goosen said the gala was a long overdue event and, as the strongest swimming university in the Eastern Cape, it was important for NMMU to maintain a more visible … [Read more...] about First ever Gala for Madibaz
Madibaz hope for first win against Walter Sisulu
Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison has vowed to continue the fight in the 2015 Varsity Football tournament after a string of disappointing results this season. The Madibaz's narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of TUT on Monday night was also their fourth straight loss from five matches, which started with a goalless draw against VUT. The team has yet to find the back of the net in this year's campaign. "Everything has just gone against us but we're hanging in there and are going to keep on … [Read more...] about Madibaz hope for first win against Walter Sisulu
