Former South African netball captain, Zanele Mdodana, has recently been named as one of fifty South African sporting heroes who will be featured in the first edition of "A Message of Hope". A one of a kind motivational sports book. "A Message of Hope" is authored by Karien Basson and will feature sportsmen and women including Duane Vermeulen, Eben Etzebeth, Cornal Hendricks, JP Duminy and Maryka Holtzhausen, where they will reveal their hopes and dreams for South Africa and its … [Read more...] about PE’s SA Netball pro featured in one of a kind motivational sports book
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Record entry for SPAR NMMU netball tournament
A record number of teams are expected to show their mettle on the netball court as the first tournament of the year kicks off at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth this weekend. According to Madibaz netball manager Theresa le Roux, an unprecedented 54 teams will compete in the annual SPAR NMMU Netball Tournament on Saturday. "Never in any local tournament have there been so many entries and that shows me that people are hungry to start off the local netball season … [Read more...] about Record entry for SPAR NMMU netball tournament
Off the Courts and into the Cleats
South Africa's most-capped netball player Zanele Mdodana will swap courts for cleats when she lines up at The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The former SPAR Proteas captain will participate in her first ever cycle race - the 55km Pursuit - as part of the Vukani Multi Sport Club development team. "I'm definitely excited about it and a bit nervous," said 29-year-old Mdodana. "But I'm not competing with anyone, so I'm going to take my time and just ensure that I complete … [Read more...] about Off the Courts and into the Cleats
Free entry to Tri Nations Netball tournament
Nelson Mandela Bay will host an action packed week of international netball matches from Tuesday 22 October 2013 until Friday 26 October 2013 as the Tri Nations Netball Series takes place at the NMMU indoor sports centre in Summerstrand. South Africa's very own pride and joy, The SPAR Protea's will host England and Trinidad and Tobago in a thrilling showdown of three of world netball's top 10 teams. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism CEO, Ms Mandlakazi Skefile said, "It is such a privilege for … [Read more...] about Free entry to Tri Nations Netball tournament
Age Bests Youth in close netball final
Age triumphed over youth as the NMMU 1 alumni beat the NMMU 3 students 14-10 in a closely contested A-section final at the SPAR-NMMU Netball Tournament in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The season-opener, which took place at the university's Second Avenue Campus, attracted a record 53 teams from across the metro. Although the students led by a goal at halftime, it was experience that eventually won the day for a strong senior side, which featured former Protea players Zanele Mdodana and Lana … [Read more...] about Age Bests Youth in close netball final
