Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships will make the dreams of 30 top-achieving first-year students - including the Eastern Cape's 2013 top matric Matthew Walker - come true. This brings the total of Vice-Chancellor Scholars to 136 since the prestigious bursary scheme was established in 2009. The R75 600-a-year scholarship introduced by NMMU Vice-Chancellor Prof Derrick Swartz is given to top performing school leavers from throughout the country. The annual … [Read more...] about R2 268 000 in scholarships to 30 top students
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NMMU’s Viljoen ready to reclaim EL cycle tour
Former East London resident Conrad Viljoen will return for another crack at reclaiming his title in the Daily Dispatch SPAR Cycle Tour on February 16. Multiple winner Viljoen, who finished second last year, will lead a six-man Bestmed-NMMU team in the 100km road race through his old hometown. Among a number of local riders, the 29-year-old said he expected strong competition from the likes of former national U23 champion and 2012 winner Clinton Barrow. Buffalo Flats-born defending … [Read more...] about NMMU’s Viljoen ready to reclaim EL cycle tour
Madibaz Team to play UJ announced
The FNB Madibaz will be without the services of vice-captain Jarryd Buys for their second-round FNB Varsity Cup clash against FNB UJ in Johannesburg on Monday evening. Buys will sit the game out due to a niggling groin injury and will be replaced by Donovan Marais at fullback. Right wing Ayabulela Dlepu takes Marais' spot on the bench, with winger Tythan Adams moving into Dlepu's position from the left. New addition Yamkela Ngam joins the team at left wing, while Simon Kerrod comes into … [Read more...] about Madibaz Team to play UJ announced
Madibaz host first EPA track and field meet
Madibaz Athletics Club will host the first meeting of the year for the EPA Track and Field League at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Starting at 8am, the South Campus in Summerstrand will see a full programme of events for competitors of all ages, from scholars to senior athletes. According to Absa NMMU Athletics manager Nellis Bothma, competition will be fierce as athletes go further and faster to earn their places in top-flight competitions. The meet will serve as the … [Read more...] about Madibaz host first EPA track and field meet
Maidza pleased with win over Maties
FNB Madibaz head coach David Maidza said his side had done their university proud after a 45-29 maiden victory over FNB Maties in the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, on Monday evening. "Overall, I thought the boys did very well for the first game," said a cautiously optimistic Maidza. "We went out and executed what we wanted to do, we stuck to a lot of our structures and we played as a team. I'm very happy about that. "But there will always be things to work on … [Read more...] about Maidza pleased with win over Maties
Marshall Marsh selected for world wheelchair tennis series
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University student Marshall Marsh has been selected by Wheelchair Tennis South Africa to compete in two tournaments in the United Kingdom in February. Marsh, who is in his final year of Human Movement Science studies at NMMU, will be one of four players who form the South African contingent. He will play in the North West International Tennis Federation 3 Series in Preston from February 13 to 16 and the ITF 2 Series indoor tournament at the Bolton Arena from … [Read more...] about Marshall Marsh selected for world wheelchair tennis series
DASO NMMU stands it’s ground
We as DASO NMMU are greatly concerned about the many students that will be denied the opportunity to study further this year, due to the NSFAS crisis. We believe that a student should not be excluded from education because of their financial background. We stand together with the DA Youth in calling upon the Minister of the Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Blade Nzimande, to ensure that no student is left behind. Even though we are no longer in governance at NMMU, we … [Read more...] about DASO NMMU stands it’s ground
Madibaz announce Varsity Cup team ahead of Maties clash
NMMU have announced their 23-man team that will take on the FNB Maties in the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, in Port Elizabeth on Monday evening. FNB Madibaz head coach David Maidza said team management had decided to blood a number of new players for their first home game, while retaining the core of the experienced players that helped them reach the semi-finals last year. "We did very well last year and we have managed to keep the core squad together to maintain … [Read more...] about Madibaz announce Varsity Cup team ahead of Maties clash
NMMU students win big FIFA prize
Comparing women's football in Germany and South Africa, and proposing some recommendations to develop the practice of this sport here, led to FIFA and the International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES) awarding two Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) students with the 2014 Fifa/CIES International University Network Prize. After examining the 10 international projects, the jury awarded the prize to the work presented by Yoliswa Lumka and David Kappel, two students of the sixth edition … [Read more...] about NMMU students win big FIFA prize
Madibaz ruffle Cheetahs’ fur
The FNB Madibaz university team ruffled the Free State Cheetahs' fur when they narrowly went down 29-26 to the fancied Super 15 outfit at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday night. The Cheetahs' mid-week side opened the scoring with an unconverted try and followed it up with a second to take the score to 10-0 after the first quarter. Madibaz wing Yamkela Ngam put the home side's first points on the board when he dotted down a few minutes later after he had kicked the ball through … [Read more...] about Madibaz ruffle Cheetahs’ fur
World experts for NMMU solar energy conference
Two of the world's foremost experts on solar energy will share their ideas and research at the 2nd Southern African Solar Energy Conference (Sasec 2014) in Port Elizabeth next week. Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom will deliver the opening address. The two-day conference at the Pine Lodge Conference Centre, adjacent to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University from 27 to 29 January, will focus on photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technology, systems and applications and provide … [Read more...] about World experts for NMMU solar energy conference
First public showcasing of cutting-edge algae-to-energy technology
Innovative algae technology that could turn millions of tons of coal dust wasted annually in South Africa and elsewhere into high quality clean coal will be publically demonstrated for the first time on Monday 27 January. The pioneering technology – developed by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University over the past three years with funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) – is also being used to produce aviation bio-fuel. Plans are afoot for these green products to be … [Read more...] about First public showcasing of cutting-edge algae-to-energy technology
Godfrey relishes second term as Madibaz skipper
Loosehead prop Roy Godfrey has been named as FNB Madibaz captain for next month's Varsity Cup rugby tournament ahead of Tuesday's important warm-up game against the Free State Cheetahs. Godfrey will skipper the NMMU side for a second year running – his third in the national competition. New head coach David Maidza made the announcement at a training session in Port Elizabeth on Friday. Maidza said the 24-year-old – who captained the SWD Eagles in several Currie Cup matches last season – … [Read more...] about Godfrey relishes second term as Madibaz skipper
Maidza pleased with Madibaz win against Eagles
The FNB Madibaz clipped the wings of the SWD Eagles with a 25-15 win in a pre-season friendly rugby match at Outeniqua Park in George on Tuesday evening. The Port Elizabeth-based team ran in five tries to the provincial side's three in a fast-paced game that formed a key component of the squad's Varsity Cup preparations. New head coach David Maidza expressed his satisfaction with the result but said there were still a few tactical issues that needed to be addressed. "Overall it was a … [Read more...] about Maidza pleased with Madibaz win against Eagles
Madibaz kick off Varsity Cup preparations
The FNB Madibaz kicked off their Varsity Cup preparations in fine style with a convincing 68-0 win over Spring Rose Rugby Club at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday evening. The university team routed the local club side in the first of four pre-season fixtures aimed at getting the squad match-fit for the high-profile national competition. Over the next three weeks, they will face tough opposition from the SWD Eagles and Free State Cheetahs, as well as Community Cup champions … [Read more...] about Madibaz kick off Varsity Cup preparations
