Madibaz coach instils combination of academics and sport: Madibaz player-coach Jason le Roux has had an influential role on squash at the varsity since he moved to Port Elizabeth in 2011. Photo: Supplied Madibaz squash mentor Jason le Roux believes a sensible combination of academic focus and sporting ambition can produce graduates worthy of making an impact on society. The 37-year-old coach, who is also a leading player, has had an influential role in Nelson Mandela University’s squash … [Read more...] about Madibaz coach instils combination of academics and sport – MyPR.co.za
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Lockdown lessons to be learnt, says Madibaz athletics manager – MyPR.co.za
Lockdown lessons to be learnt, says Madibaz athletics manager: Bestmed Madibaz student-athlete Marianio Eesou is undergoing training sessions at the Eastern Cape resort of Hogsback during the Covid-19 lockdown. Photo: Supplied Madibaz Sport athletics manager Nellis Bothma has urged student-athletes to take what positive lessons they can from the enforced lockdown period caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Like many sports codes worldwide, student and national meetings run by Varsity Athletics … [Read more...] about Lockdown lessons to be learnt, says Madibaz athletics manager – MyPR.co.za
Star Madibaz swimmers stay positive during lockdown – MyPR.co.za
Star Madibaz swimmers stay positive during lockdown: Madibaz swimming twins Alard (left) and Alaric Basson are working hard to maintain their fitness levels during the 21-day Covid-19 lockdown. Photo: Full Stop Communications The postponement of this year’s Olympic Games, due to have started in late July, has had a massive effect on a multitude of athletes, among them star Madibaz swimmers Alaric and Alard Basson. The Uitenhage-based twins, 24, had been lining up an assault on the South … [Read more...] about Star Madibaz swimmers stay positive during lockdown – MyPR.co.za
Academics a top priority for Madibaz student-athletes – MyPR.co.za
Academics a top priority for Madibaz student-athletes: Madibaz player Hannah Knott-Craig in action in last year’s Varsity Hockey competition. Student-athletes around the country currently find themselves in limbo due to the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Photo: ASEM Engage Student-athletes should make their studies a priority and maintain good fitness levels while staying safe, say Madibaz Sport managers and coaches. This is the immediate objective for Nelson Mandela University staff and … [Read more...] about Academics a top priority for Madibaz student-athletes – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz await key Varsity Cup rugby decision – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz await key Varsity Cup rugby decision: FNB Madibaz player Merlynn Pieterse goes on a run during their Varsity Shield match against Rhodes in Grahamstown earlier this year. Photo: ASEM Engage The FNB Madibaz rugby team will be awaiting the decision of the Varsity Cup organisers with bated breath after having a successful season halted in mid-stride by Covid-19. The worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus and the subsequent hold on all sporting events saw the Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Madibaz await key Varsity Cup rugby decision – MyPR.co.za
Challenging period for Madibaz student-athletes – MyPR.co.za
Challenging period for Madibaz student-athletes: Madibaz director of sport Yoliswa Lumka says they are doing all they can to make the best of the challenging situation created by Covid-19. Photo: Brittany Blaauw The South African student sporting calendar has fallen into disarray due to the coronavirus outbreak, but Madibaz director of sport Yoliswa Lumka says they are doing all they can to handle the situation positively. With the country under a 21-day lockdown a multitude of events, leagues … [Read more...] about Challenging period for Madibaz student-athletes – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz student wins Humewood golf champs – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz student wins Humewood golf champs: Madibaz golfer JP van der Watt was crowned the A division champion in the Humewood Golf Club championships in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Photo: Supplied Nelson Mandela University student JP van der Watt claimed the Humewood Golf Club championships title at his first attempt with a win over Pieter Zietsman in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The first-year B.Comm student, a member of the Madibaz Golf Club, took control of the final to defeat his in-form opponent … [Read more...] about Madibaz student wins Humewood golf champs – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz crowned Super League squash champions – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz crowned Super League squash champions: The Madibaz team which clinched the Eastern Province Super League men’s squash title on Tuesday is (from left) Jason le Roux, Gershwin Forbes, Warren Bower, Siphelele Mpini and Murray Schepers. Photo: Supplied The Madibaz men’s squash team regained a title which had slipped from their grasp in the last two years when they were crowned EP Super League champions at Londt Park in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday. Jason le Roux’s side went … [Read more...] about Madibaz crowned Super League squash champions – MyPR.co.za
Array of talent on display at Madibaz netball event – MyPR.co.za
Array of talent on display at Madibaz netball event: The Madibaz C1 team celebrate their victory in the C section of the SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament played at the Nelson Mandela University south campus in Port Elizabeth at the weekend. Photo: Francois du Plessis The SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament continued to reach new heights when it attracted another strong entry at the south campus in Port Elizabeth this past weekend. With as many as 80 sides now competing in the event, it was extended … [Read more...] about Array of talent on display at Madibaz netball event – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz chess star set for World Olympiad – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz chess star set for World Olympiad: Madibaz chess player Charlize van Zyl has been chosen to represent South Africa at the World Olympiad in Moscow, Russia, in August. Photo: Anathi Dzanibe Nelson Mandela University student Charlize van Zyl continues to make her mark in the chess world, having been chosen to compete in the World Olympiad in Russia later this year. The 20-year-old, who is in the third year of a BA media, communications and culture degree, was named in the South African … [Read more...] about Madibaz chess star set for World Olympiad – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz primed for clash with Western Cape rivals – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz primed for clash with Western Cape rivals: FNB Madibaz centre Johan Lombard goes on a run against Rhodes in their Varsity Shield rugby match in Grahamstown last Friday. Photo: ASEM Engage FNB Madibaz rugby player Johan Lombard says the team will be aiming to deliver a full 80-minute performance when they clash with Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town tomorrow. The 20-year-old inside centre was the Player that Rocks against Rhodes last week and is confident ahead of their … [Read more...] about Madibaz primed for clash with Western Cape rivals – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz netball event extended to three days – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz netball event extended to three days: The SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament, which will take place at the Nelson Mandela University south campus from Friday to Sunday, has again attracted a capacity entry. Photo: Supplied Nelson Mandela University will host its biggest netball club competition yet this weekend when the SPAR Madibaz Tournament takes place over three days for the first time. Seen as the opening event of the Eastern Province season, the university club will host at least 80 … [Read more...] about Madibaz netball event extended to three days – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz aim to bounce back against Rhodes – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz aim to bounce back against Rhodes: FNB Madibaz player Kyle Cyster prepares to set off on a run in their Varsity Shield rugby match against Walter Sisulu University at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth last Friday. Photo: Michael Sheehan The FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to regain their intensity after they went off the boil to suffer a Varsity Shield defeat against Walter Sisulu University in Port Elizabeth last Friday. The 19-14 result was the Nelson Mandela University … [Read more...] about Madibaz aim to bounce back against Rhodes – MyPR.co.za
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The FNB Varsity Shield double header took place between University of Fort Hare and Rhodes - which UFH won THEN between Walter Sisulu University and Nelson Mandela Bay University - which WSU won. the games were played at the Nelson Mandela University Stadium in Port Elizabeth. WSU beat the Madibaz 19-14 The WSU slotted three penalties with both sides crossing the whitewash twice. Madibaz were successful with both conversions whilst WSU failed to convert. Scoring: 17' YC! … [Read more...] about #RugbyThatRocks #MadibazThatDisappoint
Physical challenge looms for Madibaz rugby team – MyPR.co.za
Physical challenge looms for Madibaz rugby team: FNB Madibaz captain Luvo Claassen is interviewed after winning the Player that Rocks award in the Varsity Shield rugby match against University of KwaZulu-Natal at the Madibaz Stadium last Friday. Photo: Michael Sheehan Captain Luvo Claassen’s FNB Madibaz rugby team are gearing up for an extreme physical challenge when they tackle provincial rivals Walter Sisulu University in the Varsity Shield in Port Elizabeth on Friday. The match is the … [Read more...] about Physical challenge looms for Madibaz rugby team – MyPR.co.za
