Stories from the glory days of South African rugby and a look ahead at the 2015 Rugby World Cup contributed to the theme of leaving a lasting legacy for Madibaz rugby during the Bok Banter fundraiser at NMMU on Thursday night. A host of former Springbok skippers, World Cup winners and stalwarts from days gone by came together at their alma mater in support of plans to build a rugby clubhouse near the north-western edge of the Madibaz Stadium. Close to 600 guests attended the event at the … [Read more...] about Bok Legends not convinced of World Cup Victory
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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
Green NMMU Business School opens officially
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University hosted the grand opening for its new Business School on Monday, 31 August. The new R116m 2nd Avenue Campus building is the first in the education or public sector to achieve a "4 Green Star design rating" from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). It will be an official benchmark standard for future Green Star building designs in South Africa. "Nelson Mandela Bay now has a business school ranked among the top 3% worldwide. The new … [Read more...] about Green NMMU Business School opens officially
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?
Tough Challenge for EP Women
Eastern Province face one of their toughest challenges of the season when they meet the high-riding Border side in the SARU Women's Interprovincial tournament at NMMU's Missionvale Campus in Port Elizabeth today. With fine attacking play and a solid defence, Border have already secured the top spot on the log, as well as a home final on September 12 after claiming bonus-point victories in their first four matches. They will draw confidence from their form this season, but will be wary of … [Read more...] about Tough Challenge for EP Women
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
When all you have left is pride!
The Madibaz will be playing for pride when they take on Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in their Varsity Football clash in Pretoria on Monday night. This follows their 3-0 defeat at the hands of North-West University (Pukke) at the Fanie du Toit Sport Grounds in Potchefstroom on Thursday. After four rounds and three losses on the trot, the team from NMMU have been unable to turn their fortunes around at this year’s tournament. But, said Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison, they … [Read more...] about When all you have left is pride!
World Class Choral Entertainment
Choral lovers of Port Elizabeth can look forward to a weekend of world-class entertainment with the Hannover Vokalensemble from Germany who will be performing alongside the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Choir on 22 and 23 August 2015. This forms part of the Hannover Vokalensemble’s tour of South-Africa and promises to be a memorable experience, with the ensemble being famous for their renditions of Eric Whitacre’s compositions. Whitacre, one of the most respected contemporary … [Read more...] about World Class Choral Entertainment
Free Strings Studio Lunch Hour Concert
The NMMU Department of Music will present its second free lunch hour concert this month, featuring students from the studios of Pierre Malan (violin/viola) and Annamarie Serrao (cello), on 19 August 2015, 13:00 at the NMMU South Campus Auditorium. Students from first year to master's level will be performing solo and ensemble works. Robyn Lovemore, first year BMus student has had an incredible year thus far as she was one of two NMMU students who were invited to the UK in June to … [Read more...] about Free Strings Studio Lunch Hour Concert
Madibaz contemplate 4th Loss
The only way is up for the Madibaz as they look to turn things around in their critical Varsity Football clash with North-West University in Potchefstroom on Thursday night. The team from Port Elizabeth will have a tough task on their hands when they take to the pitch at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds for their fourth consecutive away game. Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison said NMMU's position at the bottom of the log left the team no choice but to go for a clear win to stay in the … [Read more...] about Madibaz contemplate 4th Loss
Student beaten and left to die alone
Port Elizabeth - A Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University student has died from his injuries after a vicious attack during a house robbery over the weekend. Asadullah Ajimudin, 19, a second-year computer science and applied mathematics student, was found unconscious and severely beaten, with his body hidden and left for dead in his flatlet in Ben Viljoen Street, Summerstrand, during the early hours of Saturday morning. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Alwin Lebans confirmed that … [Read more...] about Student beaten and left to die alone
USSA-R 24 Hour Indoor Rowing Fundraising Challenge
In order to compete in the prestigious annual South African Universities Boatrace being held in Port Alfred, rowers from NMMU have to provide or raise funds on their own behalf to meet the various costs. Boat Race is from the 9th to the 12th of September on the Kowie River where rowers compete on a 4.2km course for the Ladies and a 6.5km course for the Men. The cost of transport, accommodation and food leaves student athletes in a tight financial situation with many giving up training time … [Read more...] about USSA-R 24 Hour Indoor Rowing Fundraising Challenge
Varsity Football team still to score first win
The Madibaz football team will be on the prowl for their first Varsity Football win when they take on the defending champions in their third outing of the season on Monday night. The NMMU side will have all to play for against the University of Pretoria at the Tuks Stadium after going down 0-1 to Wits University in Johannesburg this week. “Preparation has been going well and the boys are working hard to come back with a positive result,” said Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison. “Tuks is … [Read more...] about Varsity Football team still to score first win
Tough test in round two of Varsity Football
The NMMU Madibaz football team will face a tough test in round two of the Varsity Football tournament when they go up against the University of the Witwatersrand at the Wits Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday night. The Madibaz will be looking to put their first points on the board after being forced to settle for a goalless draw in this week's opening encounter with Vaal University of Technology. Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison said his team had emerged relatively unscathed and that … [Read more...] about Tough test in round two of Varsity Football
Mandela Bay’s aerospace ‘sky economy’ closer to take-off
Investment intent by international investor and a national memorandum of understanding are paving the way for the Coega Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Cluster. The Eastern Cape’s aerospace industry in Nelson Mandela Bay is taking off thanks to several new developments. The project received an additional boost this week when CDC signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Aerospace Centre. “This is an important next step to advance the realisation of job creation and … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay’s aerospace ‘sky economy’ closer to take-off
