The FNB NMMU Madibaz wrapped up a successful pre-season campaign this weekend with a 32-13 victory over Police ahead of the squad announcement for the 2015 FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, on Wednesday. According to Madibaz head coach David Maidza, his team had come a long way since their first chukka-based clash with the same team on January 12. "I felt that we were very rusty and did not gel well as a team," said Maidza, who took over coaching duties from Brent … [Read more...] about Madibaz show improvement in pre-Varsity Cup friendlies
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Madibaz athletics club to host EPA league meeting
Madibaz athletics club will host the first Eastern Province track and field league meeting of 2015 at the NMMU Madibaz Stadium on February 7. The meeting, which starts at 9am, will serve as the trials for the national student championships and Varsity Athletics teams and will also determine whether the athletes qualify for the EP teams to the senior and junior SA Athletics Championships. Event organiser and Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said the meeting was an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Madibaz athletics club to host EPA league meeting
Robbi to guide Young Guns
Ex-Springbok rugby player Robbi Kempson has been appointed as coach of the Madibaz Young Guns for the 2015 Varsity Cup competition and will guide the NMMU junior team in the build-up to their first game against Pukke on March 2. The former Springbok prop debuted for the national team in 1998 and retired from professional rugby in 2003 after playing 37 tests for South Africa. Following his retirement from professional rugby Kempson began coaching in 2005 and is currently academy and high … [Read more...] about Robbi to guide Young Guns
Varsity Cup season tickets available
FNB NMMU-Madibaz rugby fans can book a ringside seat for their team's 2015 FNB Varsity Cup campaign following the announcement of a new season ticket package. The nine-week tournament, which is presented by Steinhoff International, starts on February 9 and will see the Madibaz pit themselves against the top tertiary teams countrywide. Season ticket holders will receive entrance to all four of the Port Elizabeth team's home games, plus bonus tickets should NMMU's Varsity Cup and Young Guns … [Read more...] about Varsity Cup season tickets available
Honour for Simon Harmer
Mecer Madibaz Cricket Club will honour Simon Harmer, NMMU's first test cricketer to be selected for the Proteas since the university's merger in 2005, at a special function when he returns to Port Elizabeth next week. Harmer made his debut for the national team in the third Sunfoil Series test against the West Indies at Newlands in Cape Town on January 2. The off-spinner played a significant role in leading South Africa to victory, returning match figures of 7/153 in 50 overs – the second … [Read more...] about Honour for Simon Harmer
Madibaz extend athletics coaching clinic deadline
Young athletes looking to start their season on the right foot will have another chance to sign up for a three-day summer coaching clinic presented by NMMU Madibaz Athletics Club. The clinic, which takes place at Kirkwood High School from January 14 to 16, is set to offer expert coaching from some of the Eastern Cape's top track and field trainers. Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said the invitation had been extended to all schools in the province as well as individual athletes and … [Read more...] about Madibaz extend athletics coaching clinic deadline
Jarryd Buys to captain Madibaz in Varsity Cup
Experienced fullback Jarryd Buys will lead the new-look NMMU Madibaz on their road to the 2015 Varsity Cup, team management announced in Port Elizabeth this week. Madibaz head coach David Maidza said Buys, who has been vice-captain for the past two years, was the ideal candidate, as he had strong personal integrity and a clear vision for his future. "Jarryd's understanding of and authority over people around him, whether they be his juniors or seniors, is of the highest repute," said … [Read more...] about Jarryd Buys to captain Madibaz in Varsity Cup
Madibaz ready for student rugby sevens in George
The Port Elizabeth-based NMMU Madibaz will face stiff opposition when they take on South Africa's top rugby-playing institutions at the University Sport South Africa rugby sevens tournament in George on December 1 and 2. This will be the fifth consecutive year that the NMMU George Campus will play host to the national student tournament and more than 24 teams are slated to take part. The tournament kicks off on Monday with the pool phase, followed by the knockout portion and finals on the … [Read more...] about Madibaz ready for student rugby sevens in George
Madibaz aquatics team eye Ussa podium
The NMMU Madibaz swimming and water polo teams are pinning their hopes on an overall podium finish at this year's University Sport South Africa aquatics tournament, which starts at the University of Stellenbosch on Saturday. The three-day competition will see the country's top student talent from leading watersport universities making a splash for their various institutions. The Nedbank Madibaz swimming club will field an 11-strong team, including London Olympian Jessica Roux and senior … [Read more...] about Madibaz aquatics team eye Ussa podium
Kuda Mabhonga cruises past favourite
The Madibaz track and field stars shone at the first pre-season meeting of the Eastern Province Athletics league, which took place in near-perfect conditions at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Sprinter Kuda Mabhonga caused the major upset of the day when he snatched the men's 100m title from pre-race favourite Lonwabo Majerman. The final-year computer science student crossed the line in 11.25 seconds, with flamboyant teammate Jade Schutte second in 11.34. Majerman, who … [Read more...] about Kuda Mabhonga cruises past favourite
Madibaz close out in 5th at Varsity Netball campaign
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz brought their netball season to an anticlimactic close as they quietly exited the Varsity Netball tournament in Johannesburg on Monday night. The Madibaz lost their last game of the round-robin section against Pukke (63-37) but had beaten hosts the University of Johannesburg (50-25) the previous day to finish a respectable fifth in the overall standings. The final fixtures reflect the up-and-down nature of the Madibaz campaign, with the team from Port Elizabeth ending … [Read more...] about Madibaz close out in 5th at Varsity Netball campaign
Playing for Honour
With their hopes of reaching the playoffs dimmed, the SPAR NMMU Madibaz will be playing for honour in the remaining round-robin matches of the Varsity Netball competition this coming weekend. The team from Port Elizabeth will take on the fifth-placed University of Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon, followed by Pukke – who lie second on the log – on Monday evening. According to Madibaz coach Dumisani Chauke, her girls were looking good and well rested, and ready to face their challengers in … [Read more...] about Playing for Honour
Renew your athletics licence to participate
The Madibaz athletics club will host the first Eastern Province Athletics league meeting of the new season at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University South Campus in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, October 11. More than 250 track and field athletes from schools, clubs and universities are expected to take part in the various age categories from under-15 to under-25 years. Older and master level athletes will compete in the latter age group. According to Madibaz athletics manager Nellis … [Read more...] about Renew your athletics licence to participate
Kovsies too strong for Madibaz
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz's Varsity Netball ambitions suffered a setback when the side went down 53-38 to defending champions Kovsies in Bloemfontein on Monday night. Madibaz coach Dumisani Chauke said her team had known from the outset that the game would be a tough one on the University of the Free State's home court. Chauke said the Madibaz had trained hard in the weeks leading up to the match and prepared well for it. "We stuck to our game plan in the first quarter but after that we … [Read more...] about Kovsies too strong for Madibaz
Madibaz vs Kovises
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz will take on defending champions Kovsies in a Varsity Netball crunch match in Bloemfontein on Monday night. According to Madibaz coach Dumisani Chauke, her players have bounced back from two losses on the trot against Maties and Tuks and are ready to face their rivals from the University of the Free State. "I think we've already faced our toughest competition in Tuks," said Chauke. "But UFS are also right up there and they'd like to retain the cup in their trophy … [Read more...] about Madibaz vs Kovises
