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SARU Youth Training Centre

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In a bid to increase participation in women's and girls' rugby, the South African Rugby Union have launched the Saru Youth Training Centre at the NMMU Missionvale campus to encourage further development in this aspect of the game. The national body is on a drive to bolster women's rugby in the country to try to improve the competitiveness of the national side in future competitions. Saying the programme marked a significant effort to grow the women's game, Saru chief executive Jurie Roux … [Read more...] about SARU Youth Training Centre

DASO hands over Shuttle Services petition to NMMU

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The DA Students Organisation at NMMU today handed over a petition signed by over 2000 students in protest against the poor and insufficient shuttle services at the University. NMMU students currently experience irregular, overcrowded and delayed shuttle services – students who want to go to class, are being held back by inadequate shuttle services DASO calls on NMMU management to urgently inject funding into student transportation, by calling a meeting of University Council to do … [Read more...] about DASO hands over Shuttle Services petition to NMMU

Madibaz against Progress

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There is only one match on the EP Grand Challenge programme this weekend, with NMMU Madibaz hosting Uitenhage outfit Progress at the south campus at 3.30pm on Saturday (May 23). After a surprise loss to Harlequins early this season, the Madibaz have regained their winning touch with solid victories over Brumbies and Park, and will be seeking further success against Progress. The Uitenhage team shaded Harlequins 13-10 last weekend and that suggests they have a decent chance against the … [Read more...] about Madibaz against Progress

DASO to march against poor and insufficient shuttle services at NMMU

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The Democratic Alliance Students Organisation (DASO) at NMMU, led by DA Youth Interim Leader, Yusuf Cassim, will march in protest towards the poor and insufficient shuttle services at the University. Students experience irregular, inefficient, overcrowded and delayed shuttle services. A petition with over 2000 signatures will be handed over to demand that the Vice-Chancellor prioritise this problem and inject an urgent allocation of funding towards better shuttle services to ensure that no … [Read more...] about DASO to march against poor and insufficient shuttle services at NMMU

Local Water Polo star off to Ireland

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Madibaz water polo star Delaine Christian is set to make a splash at the European Union Nations Cup in Dublin, Ireland, this weekend. The 22-year-old earned her call-up to the South African senior women's team following the national championships earlier this month. "It was definitely a surprise as I've been out of the game competitively for about a year," said Christian, who also captains the NMMU side. "Although I have made the national team in the past, it is always such an honour … [Read more...] about Local Water Polo star off to Ireland

More chess accolades for Jesse February

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Madibaz chess player Jesse February has been invited to participate in the World University Chess Championships in Hungary from July 3 to 17 after placing first at the University Sport South Africa closed chess championships at Wits University in Johannesburg last week. "The feeling was unreal. After the last round of the tournament I couldn't stop smiling," said February. "My heart was beating fast and it still feels as if it was only a dream." February was also selected for the … [Read more...] about More chess accolades for Jesse February

NMMU Alumni Festive Concert 2015

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The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Alumni Association Festive Concert, a celebration of student, alumni and community talent and achievement in support of the Alumni Bursary Fund, will take place on Wednesday, 6 May at 18:00 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Summerstrand. "Last year more than 1000 people attended the event and we hope that the 2015 event will be a sold-out NMMU 10th anniversary celebration," says Alumni Relations director Paul Geswindt. More than 100 artists will … [Read more...] about NMMU Alumni Festive Concert 2015

Local chess champ off to India, Greece and Russia

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First-year BCom Rat (Law) student Jesse February is gearing up for the World Youth Chess Championships in Greece later this year, after clinching the national chess title in her age group earlier this month (April). February, 18, will also be representing South Africa in India in June at the Commonwealth Chess Championships, and then in Russia later this year at the World Junior Chess Championships. "I really didn't expect to win as I wasn't the first-ranked player," said February, who has … [Read more...] about Local chess champ off to India, Greece and Russia

Madibaz cricketers aiming for national club champs win

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The Mecer Madibaz cricket team will represent Eastern Province at the National Cricket Club Championships in Pretoria from April 22 to 27. The NMMU first eleven qualified for the tournament by winning the Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Board Premier League earlier this month. The team are no strangers to the national competition, having won it in 2009 and 2011. The tournament sees a total of 12 teams who have won their respective local leagues competing across two pools. "We have a … [Read more...] about Madibaz cricketers aiming for national club champs win

NMMU (PACIFIC) PRODUCTIONS: THE IRONMAN 2013

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A MyPE.co.za 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' selected video for you: Short footage of The Ironman 2013 , Port Elizabeth. (Class Project). Directed, Filmed and edited by me...Lol. Video Rating: 5 / 5 Click HERE to find more 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE … [Read more...] about NMMU (PACIFIC) PRODUCTIONS: THE IRONMAN 2013

NMMU – Random Acts of Kindness

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First year programming students of the NMMU Department of Computing Sciences, doing a few Random Acts of Kindness, on and off campus :). https://youtu.be/ruDlOPx9OzY Creator: Christopher Marinus Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about NMMU – Random Acts of Kindness

NMMU to celebrate achievements at annual graduation

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will award more than 6 300 certificates, diplomas and degrees at 13 graduation ceremonies in Port Elizabeth and George from 10 to 20 April 2015, an increase of close to 14% since its first graduation a decade ago. This brings the total number of qualifications awarded since the establishment of NMMU in 2005 close to 50 000. This year the overall figure includes 446 master's degrees and 71 doctorates, as well as 42 master's technology and one doctoral … [Read more...] about NMMU to celebrate achievements at annual graduation

Madibaz cricket structures breed national stars

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With alumni such as Simon Harmer, Wayne Parnell, Robin Peterson and Proteas coach Russell Domingo and assistant coach Adrian Birrell, the Mecer Madibaz cricket club is proving to be a platform from which talented players are launching their provincial and national careers. "We have a wonderful structure in place," said Madibaz head coach Baakier Abrahams. The club's performances of late, which include a seventh straight premier league title for the first eleven this season, with the second … [Read more...] about Madibaz cricket structures breed national stars

NMMU’s CA graduates achieve SA’s highest pass rate

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Students from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University achieved the highest pass rate countrywide in the first of two professional examinations required for qualification as Chartered Accountants - with two honours graduates placed in the top 10 nationally. An impressive 97% of the Class of 2014 BCom Honours (Accounting) graduates passed the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants' (Saica's) Initial Test of Competency (ITC) examination on their first attempt - considerably higher than … [Read more...] about NMMU’s CA graduates achieve SA’s highest pass rate