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Madibaz judo star wins bronze medal at African champs

January 14, 2021 by Prof

Lwazi Judo

Madibaz judo exponent Lwazi Mapitiza won the bronze medal in the 91-100kg division when he competed in the African Judo Championships in Madagascar in December.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: African Judo Championships, Judo, Lwazi Mapitiza, Madibaz sport, Nelson Mandela University

Former Madibaz star appointed national water polo coach

November 12, 2020 by Prof

Delaine Mentoor

Former Madibaz star Delaine Mentoor has been appointed as the head coach for the South African women’s water polo team.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Delaine Mentoor, Madibaz water polo, Nelson Mandela University, Water polo

Madibaz Sport boss heads SA delegations for 2021 events

November 5, 2020 by Prof

Yoliswa Lumka

Madibaz Sport director Yoliswa Lumka has been appointed as chef de mission for the South African student teams to compete in two important events in 2021.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Madibaz sport, Nelson Mandela University, World Student Games, Yoliswa Lumka

Jody Paul forges new hockey coaching career in Britain

October 28, 2020 by Prof

Jody Paul

Former Madibaz hockey star Jody Paul has used the grounding he received at Nelson Mandela University to carve a new hockey coaching career in Britain.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Jody Paul, Madibaz Hockey, Madibaz sport, Nelson Mandela University

Madibaz netball stars chosen for SA U21 squad

October 6, 2020 by Prof

SPAR Madibaz netball star Jami-Leigh Goeda has been chosen for the South African U21 squad

A total of four SPAR Madibaz netball players were chosen for the South African U21 training squad after a camp in Pretoria last month.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Asekho Njeza, Britney van der Merwe, Jami-Leigh Goeda, Kaylin Coetzer, Madibaz, Nelson Mandela University, SPAR Madibaz netball

Madibaz chess star takes positives from online Olympiad

September 10, 2020 by Prof

Madibaz - Charlize van Zyl

Nelson Mandela University student Charlize van Zyl has taken several positives from the Online Chess Olympiad in which she competed for South Africa last month.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Charlize van Zyl, Chess, Madibaz, Nelson Mandela University, Online Chess Olympiad

Madibaz coaches learn about Blitzboks’ team culture

September 7, 2020 by Prof

Neil Powell

Nelson Mandela University coaches received an absorbing lesson about the Blitzboks rugby squad’s culture when they joined a webinar with head coach Neil Powell this week.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Madibaz, Neil Powell, Nelson Mandela University, webinar

Madibaz artistic swimming pair named in SA squad

September 1, 2020 by Prof

Courtney Musson

Madibaz artistic swimming stars Courtney Musson and Nina Smith confirmed their standing in the sport when they were named in the South African squad following a recent national event.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Courtney Musson, Madibaz, Madibaz artistic swimming, Nelson Mandela University, virtual championship

Madibaz announce Andre Tredoux as new rugby coach

August 17, 2020 by Prof

New Madibaz Rugby coach Andre Tredoux

The Madibaz Rugby Club have announced Andre Tredoux as their new coach for the team’s return to the top-flight Varsity Cup competition next year.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Andrea Dalle Ave, FNB Varsity Cup, Madibaz, Madibaz Rugby, new coach

Madibaz chess star ready to take on the best in online Olympiad

July 29, 2020 by Prof

Madibaz chess player Charlize van Zyl has been chosen to represent South Africa at the World Olympiad

Madibaz student Charlize van Zyl is expecting stiff competition when she competes for South Africa in the Online Chess Olympiad in August.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Charlize van Zyl, Madibaz, Nelson Mandela University, Online Chess Olympiad, World Olympiad

Madibaz cricket graduates shine on two fronts

June 10, 2020 by Prof

Madibaz cricketer Matthew Christensen, who graduated this year, says careful planning is essential to handle the demands of getting a degree and excelling on the sports field.

Madibaz cricketers Matthew Christensen and Luphumlo Ncanywa, having made an impact on the sports field, capped their varsity careers in style by graduating this year.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Cricket, Luphumlo Ncanywa, Madibaz cricket, Madibaz sport, Matthew Christensen, Nelson Mandela University

Madibaz rugby graduate unveils his path to success

June 8, 2020 by Prof

FNB Madibaz prop Tembelihle Yase goes on a run during a Varsity Shield rugby match this year. The Nelson Mandela University marketing graduate has withstood several challenges to succeed at academics and on the sports field during his varsity career.

Madibaz rugby prop Tembelihle Yase overcame a time of darkness and relied on hard work and a strong support base to help him achieve his goals at Nelson Mandela University.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz sport, Nelson Mandela University, Rugby, Tembelihle Yase, Varsity Cup

Madibaz graduates find right ingredients for success

May 28, 2020 by Prof

FNB Madibaz rugby scrumhalf Dundre Maritz says a strong sense of commitment enabled him to achieve his goals in academics and in sports.

A determination to succeed, strong discipline and time-management are the ingredients to ensure you achieve your goals, say the latest group Madibaz Sport graduates.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Athletics, Madibaz sport, Nelson Mandela University, Rugby, volleyball

Positive attitude pays off for Madibaz golfer JP van der Watt

May 14, 2020 by Prof

Madibaz student-athlete JP van der Watt has made an impact in his first year at Nelson Mandela University, winning the Humewood Golf Club championships in March.

Madibaz golfer JP van der Watt’s positive approach to life is something he takes on to the course and it has paid off in his fledgling career.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Golf, JP van der Watt, Madibaz, Madibaz golf, Madibaz sport, Nelson Mandela University

Madibaz earn promotion to rugby’s Varsity Cup

May 4, 2020 by Prof

FNB Madibaz rugby captain Luvo Claassen kicks ahead during a Varsity Shield match earlier this year. Madibaz have been promoted to the Varsity Cup competition for 2021.

The FNB Madibaz rugby team have earned promotion to the Varsity Cup for 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic cut this year’s season short.

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Filed Under: Sport Tagged With: Madibaz, Madibaz Rugby, Nelson Mandela University, Rugby, Varsity Cup, Varsity Shield

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