Non-profit community organisations will have an opportunity to raise funds for their institution simply by attending the action-packed Varsity Athletics meeting at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on March 21. Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said schools, clubs, churches and charities would receive a R10 contribution for every spectator who attended the first instalment of the national four-meet series on their behalf. "It's a fantastic initiative that allows the community to see … [Read more...] about Varsity Athletics raises funds for community groups
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Shale gas research agreement signed
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) have signed a partnership agreement for a R20-million, three-year research project focusing on the viability of shale gas exploitation in the Karoo. NMMU vice-chancellor Prof Derrick Swartz said the university was not taking a stance on whether or not fracking should go ahead, but instead was determined to use "best science and best technologies" to paint … [Read more...] about Shale gas research agreement signed
Top-flight athletics headed for PE
South Africa's top-flight track and field stars are set to descend on Port Elizabeth for the first instalment of the annual FNB Varsity Athletics series, which gets underway at the NMMU Stadium on March 21. The high-profile event will see athletes from the top eight universities competing for glory in the opening round of the four-meet national series. Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said the fast-paced made-for-television format would ensure explosive action and offered a … [Read more...] about Top-flight athletics headed for PE
Madibaz stay alive in Varsity Cup
A torrential downpour did little to dampen FNB NMMU's spirits, as they rallied to a much-needed 18-12 win over FNB Wits in the fifth round of the FNB Varsity Cup in Johannesburg on Monday night. The Madibaz kept their hopes in the national tournament alive with a last-gasp try in slippery and wet conditions. "It wasn't the prettiest of games," said head coach David Maidza. "Weather conditions were pretty atrocious but we're happy to come away with a win." Despite a number of handling … [Read more...] about Madibaz stay alive in Varsity Cup
First Things First
The national launch of the fourth annual First Things First HIV Counselling and Testing campaign will take place on the South Campus of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) this Friday 7 March from 10h45. First Things First is a higher education and training sector mobilisation campaign targeting 23 higher education institutions and some 50 Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges (TVETs). Among them are 12 institutions which are based in the Eastern Cape, which … [Read more...] about First Things First
Madibaz dominate netball tournament
The Madibaz teams made the most of their home-court advantage to dominate the SPAR-NMMU Netball Tournament in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. A record 54 teams - from clubs as far afield as East London and Grahamstown - descended on the 2nd Avenue Campus courts in Summerstrand for the season-opening tournament. But in the end it was the hosts who prevailed, taking the honours in three of the five pool finals, as well as the men's division. In pool A, the SPAR-NMMU first team claimed a … [Read more...] about Madibaz dominate netball tournament
Van Zyl joins Madibaz for Wits clash
Eastern Province Kings star Kayle van Zyl has returned from injury to join the FNB NMMU side for their fifth-round FNB Varsity Cup clash with FNB Wits in Johannesburg on Monday night. Van Zyl comes into the Madibaz set-up at fullback after starting the season with the provincial team. Madibaz head coach David Maidza said although the talented backline player was still on the comeback trail, he would add value to the university side. "He can cover you at scrumhalf or fullback." Current … [Read more...] about Van Zyl joins Madibaz for Wits clash
Back to basics after spanking
After their second straight loss in the FNB Varsity Cup, FNB NMMU will be looking to make a comeback in the wake of their 52-16 drubbing at the hands of FNB NWU-Pukke on Monday night. Madibaz head coach David Maidza acknowledged that his team were simply outplayed in all facets of a game that saw them slip three places in the overall standings. "We were outmuscled, outplayed and outsmarted. Pukke got all the basics right and did everything they were supposed to do." As a team, Madibaz … [Read more...] about Back to basics after spanking
Buys back from injury for Madibaz
FNB NMMU fullback Jarryd Buys has returned from injury and will rejoin the Madibaz team for round four of the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, on Monday night. The Port Elizabeth side face off against FNB NWU-Pukke in their final home game of the round-robin tournament. Buys takes the number 15 jersey from Donovan Marais, while Stefanus Booysen gets a start at inside centre in place of Andile Jho. Jho moves to the bench alongside utility forward Wade Elliot, who … [Read more...] about Buys back from injury for Madibaz
“Dux” of the province aiming for varsity honours
He may have just begun his tertiary education but the Eastern Cape's top matricutant Matthew Walker is already working towards his latest long-term goal: to graduate at the top of his class. The Alexander Road High matriculant, now a first year BCom (Accounting) student at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, has a healthy track record of setting and achieving tough personal goals. At the start of high school, he set himself a long-term goal to be the dux of his school - the top … [Read more...] about “Dux” of the province aiming for varsity honours
First Varsity Cup defeat for Madibaz
FNB NMMU may have suffered their first defeat in this year's FNB Varsity Cup but head coach David Maidza remains optimistic about their march towards the semi-final. The Port Elizabeth side went down 26-13 to FNB UCT in front of a packed Madibaz stadium on Monday evening - their first loss on home soil since 2012. "I'm definitely not feeling down and I told the players that their heads shouldn't be down right now either," said Maidza. "I thought the boys were fantastic. You cannot fault … [Read more...] about First Varsity Cup defeat for Madibaz
Unbeaten Madibaz make battery of injury changes
In the wake of their bruising encounter with FNB UJ, FNB Madibaz have announced a number of enforced changes to the side that will face FNB UCT on Monday night. The Port Elizabeth-based team held the rampant University of Johannesburg at bay to take a hard-fought 21-15 win in their first away game of the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, in Johannesburg. "After a tough match against UJ, we have had to manage the players' training schedule for the week carefully," said … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Madibaz make battery of injury changes
BEMC degree gets underway
One of the first building blocks towards a fully-fledged medical school at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is now firmly in place, with 22 first-year students enrolled in the new Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) programme. A first of its kind in the Eastern Cape, the four-year paramedics degree programme offers students unique training opportunities in the field of emergency medical care. "I still had people phoning me at the last hour before applications closed," … [Read more...] about BEMC degree gets underway
Maidza on the Madibaz away win against UJ
FNB Madibaz held a dominant FNB UJ at bay to claim a nail-biting 21-15 win in their first away game of this year's FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, in Johannesburg on Monday evening. Triumphant head coach David Maidza praised his side for their solid defensive work in the face of a relentless onslaught by the home team. "The boys really stepped up. That was one of the best performances from a team perspective that I've ever been involved in in my coaching … [Read more...] about Maidza on the Madibaz away win against UJ
Eight A’s open door to R75 000 scholarship
A third set of siblings are now part of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's (NMMU) Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship programme for academic excellence. Collegiate matriculant Roxanne Weiss, who achieved eight A's and an average of 88 percent, joins her brother, Jayme, and siblings Daniel and Ronald Strydom and Greg and Timothy Olls, as a Vice-Chancellor's Scholar. She is one of 30 new NMMU students to receive the R75 000-a-year Scholarship established by the Vice-Chancellor Prof Derrick … [Read more...] about Eight A’s open door to R75 000 scholarship
