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Eesou’s lonely road to the World Student Games

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Eesou’s lonely road to the World Student Games: Bestmed Madibaz distance runner Mariano Eesou is hoping for a podium finish in the half marathon at the World Student Games in Taipei, Taiwan. Photo: Supplied Inspired by the long and lonely hours on the road, Nelson Mandela University distance runner Mariano Eesou is targeting a podium in the half marathon at the World Student Games next week. The 25-year-old Bestmed Madibaz star is determined to finish the race in Taipei, Taiwan, strongly after … [Read more...] about Eesou’s lonely road to the World Student Games

Madibaz athletes to fly flag at World Student Games

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Madibaz athletes to fly flag at World Student Games: Bestmed Madibaz athlete Kelly Kingwill will be making her first appearance at the World Student Games in Chinese Taipei from August 19 to 30 after her inclusion in the University Sport South Africa delegation for the competition. Photo: Saspa Three Nelson Mandela University student-athletes have been included in the University Sport South Africa team to compete in the World Student Games next month. Bestmed Madibaz field competitors Ischke … [Read more...] about Madibaz athletes to fly flag at World Student Games

Life-changing summit for PE student

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Life-changing summit for PE student: ENERGY SUMMIT: NMMU student Ayabulela Mahamba at the International Student Energy Summit in Merida, Mexico. Photo: Supplied NOT until recently had Port Elizabeth student Ayabulela Mahamba, 21, set foot outside the Eastern Cape, but a chance trip of a lifetime to a global energy summit in Mexico has seen her rub shoulders with global influencers such as former lord mayor of London Fiona Woolf and former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon. Now the fate of the … [Read more...] about Life-changing summit for PE student

Mthatha news: Arrests in murder of medical student from Walter Sisulu University

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Arrests in murder of medical student from Walter Sisulu University: Lwando Mantshontsho 27-year-old final year medicine student that was stabbed to death Picture : Facebook Mthatha police have on Sunday confirmed the arrest of students who stabbed to death a final year medical student at the Walter Sisulu University on ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Stellenbosch FC have claimed their place in the National First Division play-offs: Thanda Royal Zulu, who have already been promoted as NFD … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Arrests in murder of medical student from Walter Sisulu University

Mthatha news: WSU med student killed after res party turns violent

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WSU med student killed after res party turns violent: Mthatha - A sixth-year student at Walter Sisulu University medical school has been stabbed and killed after a get together at the medical school residences turned violent. A group of third, fourth and fifth-year students hosted a residence party on the ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. CSA Breakfast Awards 2017 witnesses plenty of new winners: the Proteas in a match hosted at the Khaya Majola Oval in Mthatha. The coach’s efforts, not only … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: WSU med student killed after res party turns violent

Mthatha news: Humble Zungu wins crown- Miss Or Tambo brings fame and fortune to BSc student

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Humble Zungu wins crown- Miss Or Tambo brings fame and fortune to BSc student: The 10th Miss OR Tambo District Municipality was crowned in Mthatha on Friday. Onalo Zungu, 18, is the new reigning queen after beating 14 other beauties for the ultimate prize. HUMBLE BEAUTY: Onalo Zungu of Mhlontlo municipality was crowned the 10th Miss ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Keith Ngesi ties the knot in style: Former BCM spin doctor and now boss of his own online radio station Keith Ngesi tied the … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Humble Zungu wins crown- Miss Or Tambo brings fame and fortune to BSc student

NMMU Masters science student to represent at FameLab semi-finals

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NMMU Masters science student to represent at FameLab semi-finals: His participation in the Eastern Cape leg of the FameLab international science communication competition – dubbed the ‘Pop Idols of Science’ – gave provincial winner and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) student hope for the future of science in South Africa. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about NMMU Masters science student to represent at FameLab semi-finals

Student gives away R90 000 bursary

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Student gives away R90 000 bursary: “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you” – Princess Diana This quote aptly describes the recent act of kindness displayed by a third-year BSc Computer Science student, who gave up a bursary, in order to help somebody else complete their studies. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Student gives away R90 000 bursary

PE in the news: Zimbabwean student swept out to sea in South Africa

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Zimbabwean student swept out to sea in South Africa: Port Elizabeth - A 22-year-old Zimbabwean man studying in Port Elizabeth was swept out to sea in rip currents on Sunday afternoon, NSRI spokesperson Chris Lambinon said. According to News24.com, when the man disappeared under the water at the beach ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Jeff talks awards ahead of the first ever ‘Oscars” for SA politicians: Jeff got the low down from Ngavu’s assistant organiser Veronica Modieleng. Take a … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Zimbabwean student swept out to sea in South Africa

PE Student Duped

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Port Elizabeth: The South African Police Service in the Mount Road Cluster is warning students to be wary when looking for accommodation to rent. The warning is issued after a person was duped by applying for accommodation via the internet. It is alleged that an 18 year old teenager applied for student accommodation after viewing an advertisement on a well-known internet site. The student contacted the person in the advertisement and a deposit of R3500 was deposited into the person’s account … [Read more...] about PE Student Duped

UWC wins student supercomputer competition with “No Windows”

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UWC wins student supercomputer competition with “No Windows”: A team of young students from the University of the Western Cape proved their supercomputing skills when they won the annual Centre for High Power Computing (CHPC) South African Student Cluster Challenge last week (8 December 2016). The UWC Computer Science department collaborated with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and rose to the challenge to build the most powerful supercomputer within a designated … [Read more...] about UWC wins student supercomputer competition with “No Windows”

NMMU doctoral student selected for overseas Agriculture fellowship

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NMMU doctoral student selected for overseas Agriculture fellowship: It was not love at first sight, but Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s (NMMU) Animal Production Lecturer and doctoral student Potego Phakwago’s love for Agriculture grew, and he has recently been selected for a Fellowship as one of 50 Young Scientists in Developing Countries to work in India for six months. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about NMMU doctoral student selected for overseas Agriculture fellowship

PE in the news: Photo: Nigerian student at South African flying school declared missing

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Photo: Nigerian student at South African flying school declared missing: Yerima Muhammed Isa Abba is a student at the Algo Flying School Port Elizabeth South Africa. According to Nurex who shared the news on Twitter, Yerima has been missing for about a week now. Read his tweet below. I am glad you enjoyed my story. Visit us at ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Van Zyl crowned at Grand Prix awards: She appeared unstoppable; winning every race she took part in, including the Spar … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Photo: Nigerian student at South African flying school declared missing

Do your homework before renting to students

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With attractive yields and reliable tenancies, the appeal is obvious. Student tenancies are often arranged early, well before the start of the academic year and while chasing rent from a group of young people with no income can be off-putting, invariably, collection is easily arranged and students come with guarantors in the shape of their better-off, more-reliable parents. "Landlords of good student houses have a guaranteed market that remains predictable whatever is happening in the economy … [Read more...] about Do your homework before renting to students