‘New’ Madibaz Emerge From Doldrums to Win Basketball League

The Madibaz women emerged from the doldrums to sail to the top of the pile at the Nelson Mandela Bay Basketball Association championships this year. Led by captain Clamentine Nkuna, the Mandela University team defeated longstanding rivals Gemineyez in the final to unexpectedly snatch the title that has evaded them in recent times. Following several years of merely staying afloat, head coach Moreblessing Ngwenya described their voyage to league honours as “punching above our... Read more »
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By Coetzee Gouws On Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

Strategic Partnerships Win the Day at Madibaz Golf Event

It was another gusty day at Humewood but that did not frazzle the participants who turned up for Mandela University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Golf Day earlier this month. Despite the links course baring its teeth... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Friday, October 25th, 2024

Young Karateka a Role Model for the Children Back Home

Gqeberha karateka Luchay Weideman is fast becoming the role model she yearns to be for the children in her community following a series of outstanding achievements in 2024. The 22-year-old national representati... Read more »
By Coetzee Gouws On Thursday, August 29th, 2024

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 broadcas... Read more »
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 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 »