Steyn’s Troops Fighting Fit for Tough Varsity Netball Tournament

Forging ahead in times of adversity is what new Madibaz coach Jeanie Steyn is asking from her troops when they start their Varsity Netball campaign this weekend. The elite student competition, which is broadcast live on SuperSport, kicks off in Johannesburg on Sunday when Mandela University will face a stiff opening challenge against North-West (7pm) at Wits. On Monday, they take on UJ (5pm). Steyn, a former national captain in the Fast5 format, had made the transition from p... Read more »
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By Coetzee Gouws On Friday, August 23rd, 2024

It’s journey’s end for Madibaz stalwarts at Varsity Netball

Senior Madibaz players Mothira Mohammad and Siya Dingiswayo are eager to make their final Varsity Netball fling a memorable one. The highly regarded Mandela University pair have been named co-captains for the t... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Friday, July 12th, 2024

Unbeaten run sees Madibaz return to USSA hockey’s top division

The Madibaz men’s hockey team will return to the premier division of the University Sports South Africa tournament in 2025 after producing a cohesive effort to win the B section in Johannesburg last week. The... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Thursday, June 13th, 2024

Squash star-in-the-making targets USSAs

Madibaz number one Michael Donaldson will use the University Sports South Africa tournament as a stepping stone to higher honours as he focuses on constructing his squash career. The 19-year-old architecture st... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Madibaz karatekas click into gear ahead of USSA champs

Hosts Madibaz claimed a medal haul of 18 at the Nelson Mandela University Semi-Contact Senior Open to click into gear ahead of the upcoming University Sports South Africa tournament. The Open, which took place ... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Thursday, May 30th, 2024

Watertight defence gives Madibaz edge in basketball tournament

The Madibaz women’s basketball team relied on a watertight defence to win the Zanele “Doopsy” Memorial Tournament in Gqeberha over the weekend. The event in Motherwell was established last year as a t... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Friday, May 24th, 2024

Madibaz aim to lift silverware at tough volleyball tournament

The Mandela University men’s team are looking to go one better than last year when they compete at home in the second annual Madibaz volleyball tournament in Gqeberha this weekend. Coach Bakier Jalill said th... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Friday, May 24th, 2024

Adopt-a-School initiative aims to unearth hidden hockey gems

The popular SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge has taken a giant leap forward by incorporating an Adopt-a-School programme aimed at developing players at less-resourced institutions. Knysna High, wh... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, November 6th, 2023

Sadness as AmaZulu Player Bonginkosi Ntuli Dies

The South African soccer fraternity is mourning the untimely death of AmaZulu FC player Bonginkosi ‘Bongi’ Ntuli. According to a statement released by his club, Ntuli died on Sunday, 05 November 202... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

Naomi Osaka Gives Birth to Baby Girl

  Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is officially a mother. People reported on Tuesday, 11 July 2023 that Osaka gave birth to a baby girl in Los Angeles. She shares the baby with rapper boyfriend C... Read more »