Madibaz players dominate netball awards: SPAR Madibaz star Jeanie Steyn was named player of the year at the Nelson Mandela Bay Netball Association’s awards function last month. Photo: Luke Thorrold/Asem Engage The SPAR Madibaz players continued to show their dominance in the Nelson Mandela Bay Netball Association’s competitions by scooping a dozen awards at the organisation’s annual prize-giving last month. Leading the way for the Nelson Mandela University club was Jeanie … [Read more...] about Madibaz players dominate netball awards
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Uitenhage in the news: PE netball ace’s inspiration to keep playing
PE netball ace's inspiration to keep playing: “I was shocked to receive this award,” said the 21-year-old goal shooter, who hails from Uitenhage but lives on campus in Port Elizabeth. “I was very happy, it was such a great honour and I was really humbled by it. “Before this, I’d been asking ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. South Africa: Trio Busted in Despatch With Khat: Uitenhage Cluster — The eradication and clamping down on the illicit possession and sale of drugs continue to be the … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: PE netball ace’s inspiration to keep playing
Goals from Last Home Game for NMU Netball Team
The 5th ranked Nelson Mandela University Netball team played their final home game in the 2017 Varsity Sports Netball Tournament on 18 September 2017 against top of the log, NWU-PUKKE who won the game 44-21. In the video are the NMU goals from the last quarter. The PUKKE Led 19-11 at halftime. Bianca Blom from NMU won the best shot award. The Player of the Match award went to Rome Dreyer of the PUKKE. … [Read more...] about Goals from Last Home Game for NMU Netball Team
Madibaz on the charge in Varsity Netball tournament
Madibaz on the charge in Varsity Netball tournament: Madibaz’s Nolusindiso Twani, who will be in action against North-West University in Port Elizabeth on Monday, has earned several best shot awards during this year’s Varsity Netball tournament. Photo: Asem Engage Coach Lana Krige believes the Madibaz are on course to move up a position on the Varsity Netball log when they play North-West University in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Following mixed success in their previous two rounds in … [Read more...] about Madibaz on the charge in Varsity Netball tournament
Strong Varsity Netball start invaluable for Madibaz
Strong Varsity Netball start invaluable for Madibaz: SPAR Madibaz goalkeeper Jeanie Steyn said the confidence gained from their early success in the Varsity Netball tournament in Stellenbosch over the weekend was something that would be invaluable going forward. The Port Elizabeth team kicked off their campaign with a convincing 71-25 win against Vaal University of Technology on Sunday and Steyn said the next day’s 51-43 triumph against University of Western Cape served to further cement … [Read more...] about Strong Varsity Netball start invaluable for Madibaz
Madibaz ready for close tussle in Varsity Netball tournament
Madibaz ready for close tussle in Varsity Netball tournament: Nandipha Jack will lead the SPAR Madibaz netball team in the fifth edition of the Varsity Netball tournament that starts next week. Photo: Saspa Nelson Mandela University netball coach Lana Krige is anticipating the closest Varsity Netball season yet as her charges prepare for a good showing in the six-week competition that starts on Sunday. Krige said the eight teams that will do battle in the fifth season were closer matched than … [Read more...] about Madibaz ready for close tussle in Varsity Netball tournament
Two NMMU netball players prepare for the World Youth Championships [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Netball at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth continues to thrive as two of its next generation stars are scaling the ladder. Melodyne Jacobs and Nolusindiso Twani have been selected for the SA team competing at the World Youth Netball Championships in Botswana next month. The two players have made their mark in the Varsity Netball league and build on the NMMU tradition of producing netball greats. For more news, … [Read more...] about Two NMMU netball players prepare for the World Youth Championships [video]
Madibaz dominate record field at netball tournament
Madibaz dominate record field at netball tournament: NMMU Madibaz netball player Anri Strydom in the SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament which took place at the NMMU South Campus on March 10 and 11. Photo: Lolo Photography A record 67 teams descended on the annual SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament at NMMU’s South Campus this past weekend, with the hosts triumphing in four sections. Madibaz teams won the A, A reserve, B and C sections, while Despatch took the honours in the D category. Phoenix … [Read more...] about Madibaz dominate record field at netball tournament
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 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
SA students win netball world champs
SA students win netball world champs: The USSA squad which won the World University Netball Championship in Miami is, front from left, Melinda Goosen (delegation head), Lindi Lombard, Izette Lubbe, Juline Rossouw, Lauren Lee Christians, Nadia Uys, Renske Stolz, Dorette Badenhorst (coach), Tumi Komane (physio), and back from left, Dumisane Chauke (manager), Karla Mostert, Jeanie Steyn, Zandre Kruger, Sigi Burger, Kifiloe Tsotetsi and Charmaine Baard Photo: supplied South Africa’s varsity … [Read more...] about SA students win netball world champs
Steyn happy to make SA netball debut
Steyn happy to make SA netball debut: NMMU-Madibaz star Zanele Vimbela will join varsity colleague Jeanie Steyn in the SPAR Proteas netball squad for the series against Wales. Photo: Saspa NMMU-Madibaz netball star Jeanie Steyn was surprised, but thrilled to learn that she had received recognition from the national selectors by being included in the squad to face Wales next week. The 21-year-old goalkeeper will join experienced colleague Zanele Vimbela in the Proteas squad for the three-match … [Read more...] about Steyn happy to make SA netball debut
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
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
