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The Madibaz Netball Club will have a golden opportunity to evaluate their strength in depth when all 12 of their teams compete in the annual Madibaz Netball Tournament in Gqeberha this week.

A rock-solid defence has stood between the Madibaz’s try line and their opponents as the team from Gqeberha raced to three consecutive wins at the start of their FNB Varsity Shield campaign.

Mandela University athlete Elmé Botha is eyeing new goals after winning the Eastern Province hammer throw title with a record distance at the weekend.

Powerful Madibaz forward Chris Kachungunu has been living his dream out on the rugby field, but it has been one shared with his teammates.

Rising cricket star Ethan Frosler aims to keep things simple when he strides out onto the oval for the University Sports South Africa national side at the African Games in Ghana this month.

Goalkeeper Kamva Dyakala’s skills on the hockey pitch will come under intense scrutiny when he makes his debut for South Africa this month.

Following a satisfying win in their opening match last week the belief within the Madibaz camp is that there is more to come in their FNB Varsity Shield journey.

Discipline will be the name of the game when the Madibaz kick off their FNB Varsity Shield campaign against Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town on Friday.

Flyhalf Raashied Conrad excels when everything is on the line and he plans to inject that big-match temperament into his game when he starts the next phase of his career with the Madibaz in Gqeberha.

Paradoxically, new recruit S’bulelo Roji has had to move out of his comfort zone to forge a new one with the FNB Madibaz rugby team.

Even though the buck stops with Madibaz rugby captain Leon van der Merwe, he will rely on widespread support from his teammates when they launch their FNB Varsity Shield campaign later this month.

Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel is placing a lot of emphasis on the type of legacy they want to leave behind after this year’s FNB Varsity Shield competition.

It all started 15 years ago when a wide-eyed youngster was ogling golf accessories at Arabella in the Western Cape during a family holiday.

The Madibaz women’s football team reaped the benefits of discipline and meticulous planning to gain promotion to the University Sports South Africa A-section last week.

Madibaz’s JP van der Watt stayed alive in a three-way sudden death playoff to win the University Sports South Africa strokeplay title ahead of two teammates in Makhanda recently.

Training in the midday heat is just one of the tactics the Madibaz cross country runners have adopted to prepare for the USSA championships in Bloemfontein from December 6 to 8.

Madibaz cricket coach Garth Anderson has called for self-belief from his charges when they hit the pitch at the University Sports South Africa cricket tournament on Monday.

The Madibaz water polo teams are prepared for the unknown when they take on their peers at the University Sports South Africa tournament in Gqeberha early next month.

The Madibaz will take a trip to the City of Saints this weekend to play the Belmont golf course in preparation of the upcoming University Sports South Africa tournament.

Their respective journeys in their chosen sports taught Mandela University students Meghan Maartens and Warren Bower valuable life lessons.

Men’s head coach Cheslyn Gie has placed the continued growth of the national men’s hockey team top of his priority list following their qualification for the Olympic Games.

The success of an introductory programme hosted by Madibaz Golf Club inspired its very first golf day, which will take place at Humewood on November 14.

Former Mandela University student Molatelo Racheku combined his passions of sport and diplomacy in a paper presented to the BRICS+ Sport Diplomacy Forum last month.

Water polo megastar Meghan Maartens and squash ace Warren Bower received top honours at the Madibaz Sports Awards at Mandela University in Gqeberha last night.

A gutsy fightback from 3-1 down in a key match against champions PE Crusaders was the catalyst for Madibaz to regain the Eastern Province men’s premier league hockey title this season.

Madibaz chess star Lutho Ngwala has higher honours on his mind each time he takes up his seat at the Eastern Cape championships in Jeffreys Bay this week.

The Madibaz Athletics Club will continue its celebration of humanity alongside partner Canrad when they host The Human Race at Mandela University in Gqeberha on October 7.

Transitioning seamlessly to the sevens format and adapting to the heat are two factors that could see the Madibaz teams avoid digging a “big hole” for themselves at this weekend’s University Sports South Africa rugby tournament in Kimberley.

Experienced coach Garth Anderson has a burning ambition to guide the Madibaz to the upper echelons of university cricket after being appointed as the new Nelson Mandela University mentor.

Nedbank Running Club’s Selwyn Matthews has pulled off the incredible feat of winning both forest runs staged on the Garden Route this year.

Madibaz breaststroke exponent Dylan Botha, who is fascinated by the subtle complexities of the stroke, will put his technique to the test at the University Sports South Africa gala this weekend.

The Madibaz Rowing Club will strive to back up its recent growth in personnel with strong performances at the Universities Boat Race in Port Alfred this week.

The Madibaz showed precision decision-making and composure under pressure to register their first win in the Varsity Netball tournament against University of Western Cape in Johannesburg at the weekend.

With a new name and sponsor, the George Madibaz Forest Run is shaping up to become a premium event on the Garden Route road running calendar.

While the results may not have gone their way in the first round of the Varsity Netball tournament, the SPAR Madibaz are far from done.
 
The SPAR Madibaz will not be overawed by the occasion when their Varsity Netball campaign starts next week.

Swimmers from around the Eastern Cape and its neighbouring provinces will show off their credentials at the annual Madibaz Gala in Gqeberha this weekend.

A quartet of SPAR Madibaz netball players were named in the national tertiary squad following eye-catching performances at the University Sports South Africa tournament recently.

The Madibaz women’s volleyball team supplied two players to the University Sports South Africa team to underline their growing status as an outfit to be taken seriously.

Madibaz No 1 Warren Bower was rewarded with a silver medal in the men’s individual section after producing his best performance at the annual USSA National squash tournament recently.

A trio of Madibaz student-athletes are closing in on their best condition as they prepare to test themselves against their international peers at the World University Games in a fortnight’s time.

Madibaz Football Club chairman and Mandela University administration stalwart Francis Makonese has been appointed deputy executive director of Cosafa.
 
The Madibaz are preparing themselves for a supreme test against the best sides in the country at the University Sports South Africa rugby tournament in Durban this weekend.

Andile Motwana and Refeloe Solomons led from start to finish in near-perfect conditions to win the men’s and women’s races at the inaugural Madibaz half-marathon in Gqeberha on Saturday.

The Madibaz women’s volleyball team will want to carry the momentum of winning the Youth Day tournament into the University Sports South Africa competition, which starts on Sunday.

Even sans a number of key players from last year, the Madibaz netball class of 2023 should have plenty to offer at the University Sports South Africa tournament, which gets underway on Monday.

The pressure will be squarely on the Madibaz men’s team to fly the Nelson Mandela University flag at next month’s University Sport South Africa squash tournament.

Decorated Madibaz water polo goalkeeper Meghan Maartens will be in a defensive mood when she leaves for her next international assignment early next month.

Nelson Mandela University’s campus football league has scored big time after linking up with the MySafa registration platform this year.

Driven by a dual passion and boosted by a massive support system, Nelson Mandela University graduate Ashleigh Vaughan has reaped the rewards of a diligent work ethic in academics and sport.

A single-minded focus on the process rather than the end result propelled the Madibaz cricket team to the Eastern Province premier league title last month.

With the importance of the upcoming FNB Varsity Cup promotion match on their minds, the Madibaz stuck to the preparation plan that has served them so well in the Varsity Shield competition this season.

Madibaz coach Cheslyn Gie will place an emphasis on an attacking brand of hockey as he takes up his new role as South Africa's men's coach.

The FNB Madibaz will have a shot at redemption when they meet Cape Peninsula University of Technology at home in the semi-finals of the FNB Varsity Shield on Thursday.

A good dose of mental strength pushed FNB Madibaz hooker Keaton Olivier to the Player that Rocks performance in last week's FNB Varsity Shield encounter against the University of Fort Hare.

In a game like rugby with its massive emphasis on physicality, FNB Madibaz centre Troy Delport has taught himself to tackle those sorts of challenges head-on.

The SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament reached new heights when its biggest entry ever forced it to add an extra day of competition this past weekend.

With a passion for rugby always part of his make-up, FNB Madibaz rugby player Kehan Myburgh used the disruptive nature of the Covid pandemic as a catalyst to take his game to another level.

A Madibaz squad brimming with fresh talent will face their first test when the annual SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament takes place in Gqeberha on March 18 and 19.

Warren Bower became the first Gqeberha-based Madibaz student to win the Madibaz Open men's squash title when he defeated teammate Siphelele Mpini in a gruelling final at the university's South Campus on Sunday.

Eastern Province Closed squash champions Hayley Ward and Dean Venter will headline the field when the Madibaz Open takes place at the Nelson Mandela University's South Campus from Friday to Sunday.

Madibaz sprinter Luxolo Adams, who announced himself to the world when he won the Paris Diamond League 200m last year, will headline the Eastern Province Athletics Championships in Gqeberha tomorrow and Saturday.

Trusting his instincts is the smoking gun in Yolisa Dladla's arsenal of weaponry and it is paying off handsomely as he continues to impress in this year's FNB Varsity Shield rugby tournament.

The bruising nature of the FNB Varsity Shield has proved to be a steep learning curve for FNB Madibaz's Mpumelelo Mavuso who, fortunately, is a fast learner.

Stand-in skipper Leon van der Merwe kept the FNB Madibaz calm as they were submitted to a pressure test of note in their opening match of the FNB Varsity Shield tournament last Thursday.

FNB Madibaz rugby captain Arnouw Nel has firmly rejected any thoughts of complacency as his team gear up for their opening FNB Varsity Shield match in Gqeberha on Thursday.

It is not good enough for the FNB Madibaz to achieve their goals occasionally if they want to be competitive in varsity rugby.

FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel and his players are primed to embark on a journey of redemption as they prepare for this month's FNB Varsity Shield competition.

Rising star Tjaart van der Walt plans to use a move to the Madibaz Athletics Club in Gqeberha as a steppingstone to take his sprinting prowess to the next level.

A burst of scoring in a group match against Botswana turned out to be the catalyst for the South African U19 netball team to claim gold at the Region V Games in Lilongwe, Malawi, recently.

Although the Madibaz women's water polo team have had significant success in recent times, they are braced for a fresh challenge at the University Sport South Africa tournament in Durban this week.

The Madibaz squad will be banking on the experience they gained from the Varsity Cricket tournament earlier this season to negotiate the Highveld conditions at the University Sport South Africa event next week.

The Madibaz football teams will have qualification for the Varsity Football tournaments squarely in their sights when the University Sport South Africa week takes place in Secunda in Mpumalanga next month.

Concentrating on their next move will not be the only thing on the minds of the Madibaz chess players when they compete in the annual University Sport South Africa tournament next week.

The Madibaz beach volleyball teams are planning to use the University Sport South Africa tournament in Gqeberha to ignite the sport in the region.

Madibaz cricketer Tristan Stubbs has had a swift rise through the ranks this year, culminating in him representing South Africa in the Twenty20 World Cup which ended in Australia at the weekend.

The continued development of the national men's hockey team was on the mind of Nelson Mandela University's Cheslyn Gie after being named interim head coach last week.

As Madibaz netballer Jeanie Steyn reached the pinnacle of her journey at Nelson Mandela University by being named Sportswoman of the Year, her first instinct was to pay tribute to her support team.

A decision by the coaching staff to promote Mark Amm to opening batsman for the Varsity Cricket tournament in Potchefstroom paid dividends when the swashbuckling Madibaz allrounder was named in the "all-star" team afterwards.

Madibaz national representatives Jeanie Steyn and Tristan Stubbs were recognised for their achievements by being named Nelson Mandela University's sports stars of the year in Gqeberha last night.
 
Long-serving Bianca Blom rode a wave of emotion as she ended her career with the SPAR Madibaz on a high by being named player of the match in a Varsity Netball encounter on Monday.

A superb defensive display by player of the match Kelly du Toit laid the foundation for the SPAR Madibaz's first victory in this year's Varsity Netball tournament.

The SPAR Madibaz team will work on all aspects of their game as they continue their mission of making an impact on the Varsity Netball tournament this weekend.

Gqeberha netball star Jeanie Steyn knows she will need her wits about her when she competes in the Fast5 World Championship in New Zealand later this year.


Tyler Nevin of Gqeberha and the Rhodes A team emerged with the major accolades from the Madibaz Chess Festival held at Nelson Mandela University this weekend.

Sport is key to creating a unified environment and Vuyo Bongela plans to make it central to student life as she steps into a brand-new role at Nelson Mandela University.

Madibaz captain Leon van der Merwe said they would have to capitalise fully on any opportunities when they take on the formidable Progress outfit in the Eastern Province Grand Challenge rugby final on Saturday.

Gqeberha sprinter Luxolo Adams is determined to build on his achievements of 2022 as he begins to plan his programme for the world athletics circuit next year.

A sustained commitment to improving their performances led to several accolades for the Madibaz Water Polo Club at the Nelson Mandela Bay Aquatics awards evening in Gqeberha this month.

Madibaz hockey star Kamva Dyakala will strive to take his game to the next level after being selected for the South African U21 team to play in next month's men's interprovincial.

Versatile Gqeberha rugby player Kyle Cyster was named player of the tournament in Division A at the recent University Sport South Africa week, but acknowledged the role of his teammates in earning that accolade.

Persistence paid off for Gqeberha volleyball star Sanelisiwe Shiyani as she was selected for the University Sport South Africa team after last week's national tournament in Cape Town.

Gqeberha field athlete Ischke Senekal will rely on more than a decade's international experience when she makes her debut at the World Athletics Championships next week.

Gqeberha sprinters Shirley Nekhubui and Luxolo Adams have been named in the South African team to compete in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, from July 28 to August 8.

Madibaz chess prodigy Gerald Wagner is burning the candle on both ends to prepare for battle against the best international players at the World University Championships in September.

As the varsity careers of several players wind down, the Madibaz squash team will look to pass next week’s University Sport South Africa tournament with distinction.

Gqeberha sprinter Luxolo Adams believed that knowing what worked best for him had been the catalyst behind his eye-catching performance in the Paris Diamond League athletics meeting last weekend.

A fierce determination to earn promotion to the top division of the Telkom Netball League was the driving force behind the Eastern Cape Aloes' success at the weekend.

The Madibaz Rugby Club has passed the ball forward by linking up with Ithembelihle Comprehensive School in an outreach programme designed to nurture and retain local talent in the Eastern Province.

Promising Madibaz golfer JP van der Watt is ready to dip his toes into international waters as he prepares for the FISU World University Championship in Turin, Italy, next month.

Madibaz cricketer Tristan Stubbs plans to focus on the enjoyment factor to ease the pressure on himself in South Africa's Twenty20 series against India in India, starting next week.

Having cut their international teeth at last year's Olympic Games, Madibaz water polo stars Ashleigh Vaughan and Meghan Maartens know what it will take to leave their mark on the World Aquatics Championships in Hungary in June.

Madibaz field athlete Ischke Senekal aims to use her achievements at last week's University Sport SA championships in Cape Town as a springboard to further improvement this year.
 
Madibaz cricketer Tristan Stubbs seized the moment when he steered South Africa A to victory in his Twenty20 debut in Zimbabwe yesterday.

A total of 13 SPAR Madibaz Netball Club players will be at the forefront of the Eastern Cape's mission to make a statement in the Telkom Netball League that gets underway on Wednesday.

FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel is on a drive to bolster his squad, particularly in the tight forwards department, as they look ahead to the FNB Varsity Shield competition next year.

Scrumhalf Anovuyo Moyikwa said the FNB Madibaz were determined to finish their first FNB Varsity Cup campaign in a number of seasons on a high note when they play Free State University in Gqeberha on Monday.

The FNB Madibaz rugby team have faced challenging times in the FNB Varsity Cup this season, but coach David Manuel has praised the squad's fighting spirit in the face of adversity.

The triumph of the Madibaz women's squad in the Currie Cup water polo tournament was bigger than just claiming a maiden national title, according to coach Delaine Mentoor.

A desperate desire for sporting action has seen the annual SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament attract a bumper entry of 84 teams in Gqeberha this weekend.

The FNB Madibaz must stay sharp and alert throughout when they take on University of Johannesburg in an FNB Varsity Cup rugby match in Gqeberha on Monday.

Former Madibaz student-athlete Hayley Ward returned to her alma mater to capture the Nelson Mandela University Open squash tournament in Gqeberha this weekend.

The incentive of attending the World University Squash Championships in November has seen the Nelson Mandela University Open attract a powerful entry.

FNB Madibaz backline star Kyle Cyster believes their win over Central University of Technology in Monday's FNB Varsity Cup rugby match was reward for the hard work they have put in this season.

FNB Madibaz hooker Ruan Jonker is determined to bounce back from another stinging defeat when they host Central University of Technology at the Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha on Monday (kick-off 5pm).

The Madibaz men's squash team kept their cool when the heat was on to land the Eastern Province Super league title for the third year in a row last week.

FNB Madibaz captain Arnouw Nel is hoping that a solid platform in the setpieces will lead to clean possession for the backs when they take on University of Western Cape in their next FNB Varsity Cup rugby fixture.
 
Ace Madibaz sprinter Shirley Nekhubui paid tribute to her team after she won the 150m race at the Newton Classic Shootout in Johannesburg last week.

FNB Madibaz wing Khakalethu Bophi is relishing the prospect of playing in front of his home crowd when they take on UP-Tuks in their next FNB Varsity Cup rugby fixture on Monday.

Despite the challenges they will be facing as a young team, the FNB Madibaz are determined to stand strong against more experienced opposition in this year's FNB Varsity Cup, which kicks off on Monday.

Former Madibaz hockey player Jody Paul would not "in a million years" have envisioned himself as the assistant coach of the Great Britain women's team.

 

Madibaz rugby captain Arnouw Nel is relishing the opportunity of working with new coach David Manuel as they prepare for a challenging season when the Varsity Cup kicks off on Valentine's Day.

New Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel's long-term aim is to create a sustainable legacy at the highest level.

Seven members of the SPAR Madibaz Netball Club have been selected for the SA senior and U21 squads following last week's SPAR National Championships in Cape Town.

The Madibaz water polo team will strive to build on some good performances in recent years when they take up the challenge to land the University Sport South Africa title next week.

Madibaz cricket coach Lefa Mosena said his squad must eliminate errors from the outset if they were to have a chance of lifting the University Sport South Africa cricket title in Gqeberha this week.

Experienced Madibaz squash player Bianca Brown aims to add to a lengthy list of achievements when she competes for the varsity team in the University Sport South Africa tournament in Makhanda this month.

Players from the SPAR Madibaz Netball Club are eager to impress when they turn out for two Nelson Mandela Bay teams at the SPAR National Championships next week.

Madibaz cricket captain Kyle Jacobs is banking on the support of his teammates – and consistency – when they return to the competitive arena of the University Sport South Africa week in Gqeberha next month.

The Madibaz cricket team will be focusing on the basics to assert themselves at the University Sport South Africa cricket week, which Nelson Mandela University will host in Gqeberha from December 8 to 12.

Madibaz water polo star Erin Harty has been inspired to continue developing her game after competing for South Africa in the Junior World Championships in Israel this month.

Two SPAR Madibaz netball players received a golden opportunity to develop their careers when they were part of the Eastern Cape Comets team that played in the Telkom Netball League.

SPAR Madibaz netball coach Lana Krige believes they are on the right track after five players were chosen for the University Sport South Africa team to attend next year's CUCSA Games in Malawi.

The Madibaz men's basketball team have set their sights on qualifying for the playoffs in the University Sport South Africa tournament that starts in Gqeberha on Wednesday.

The Madibaz football team have put themselves in line for promotion to the Sasol Women's League after winning the Safa-NMB regional title last weekend.

The Madibaz basketball teams are ready to handle the pressure of playing on their home turf when the University Sport South Africa tournament is held in Gqeberha later this month.

Madibaz water polo mentor Delaine Mentoor was stunned at receiving national recognition this week when named coach of the year at the Momentum gsport Awards function in Johannesburg.

SPAR Madibaz coach Lana Krige is chasing constant improvement from her young team as they look ahead to the closing stages of the Varsity Netball tournament in Stellenbosch this weekend.

Madibaz coaches Cheslyn Gie and Jenny Kingwill returned from the Tokyo Olympics with some valuable lessons under their belts as they continue to mould the young sportsmen and women of South Africa.

Former Madibaz student-athlete Eloise Webb said she would continue to work on her game after returning to action for the Springboks in the two-Test rugby series against Kenya over the past week.

SPAR Madibaz captain Mothira Mohammad wants her team to translate their intensive preparation into a confident performance when they compete in the Varsity Netball tournament, starting on Saturday.

Despite tough challenges, South Africa's Madibaz water polo contingent returned from the recent Olympic Games stimulated by the experience of competing at the highest level.

New SPAR Madibaz captain Mothira Mohammad is relishing the opportunity she has been given of leading the team in the forthcoming Varsity Netball tournament.

The SPAR Madibaz outfit will be banking on injecting youthful energy into their challenge when they compete in the Varsity Netball competition in Stellenbosch next month.

 

With a total of five representatives included in the South African team, Madibaz Sport personnel will be eager to make an impact at the Olympic Games in Tokyo next month.

 

The SPAR Madibaz netball teams produced a successful run of results during May and June, culminating in the elite side winning the district playoffs of the Twizza national club championship.

Madibaz netball star Jeanie Steyn is relishing her role as an ambassador for the SPAR Women's Virtual Challenge as she strives to inspire others to live a life without limitations.

 

The Nelson Mandela University rugby club will continue to invest in their student-athletes after completing a tough return to the FNB Varsity Cup competition on Sunday.
Madibaz Sport director Yoliswa Lumka has been appointed as the chairperson of the University High Performance Sport Commission (UHPSC) to ensure the seamless development of the country's student-athletes.
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are ready to measure themselves against some of the best sides in the competition when the last block of Varsity Cup matches gets underway on Monday.
Madibaz judo ace Lwazi Mapitiza is ready to move up a gear when he competes in the African Championships for the sixth time in Dakar, Senegal, later this month.
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Luyolo Dapula says they will continue the fight to land that elusive win after an agonising loss against Free State University in the Varsity Cup at the weekend.
FNB Madibaz coach Andre Tredoux feels his squad learnt some valuable lessons about the intensity of Varsity Cup rugby during the opening block of matches this month.
FNB Madibaz loose forward Mihlali Mosi adopted a "never-say-die" attitude which led to him receiving significant recognition after the first block of Varsity Cup rugby matches during last week.
Madibaz student-athlete Cheneal Raubenheimer hopes her selection for the South African indoor hockey side sets a benchmark to which others in the province and her community will aspire.
Captain Luyolo Dapula says the FNB Madibaz are determined to fight for a top-six place in what he expects to be a testing Varsity Cup tournament this year.
Former Madibaz bowler Sisanda Magala is primed to embrace the next challenge in his cricketing journey after being selected for the South African limited overs squads to play Pakistan next month.
The FNB Madibaz rugby squad are facing a Varsity Cup with a difference but are committed to making their mark when the tournament kicks off early next month.
 
Nelson Mandela University's Thabiso Letselebe will be using the experience he has gained in a range of administrative roles to good effect after being appointed to the South Africa delegation for the World University Games this year.
Madibaz golfer Altin van der Merwe has been given a golden opportunity to take his game to the next level after being invited to become a member of the Ernie Els Foundation.
Madibaz water polo players Meghan Maartens and Ashleigh Vaughan took plenty of positives from a national training camp in Durban last month as they seek to make an impact in the sport.
Madibaz swimming stars Alard and Alaric Basson emerged from two national events in the Western Cape delighted to at last get some competitive swimming under their belts.
Nelson Mandela University student-athlete Wian van Aswegen has combined his love of golf with an interest in engineering to develop a putter which is sure to attract the attention of golfers.
Madibaz judo exponent Lwazi Mapitiza achieved a major career highlight when he returned with a bronze medal from the African Judo Championships in Madagascar in December.
Former Madibaz star Delaine Mentoor will place a strong emphasis on mental preparation after landing the job as head coach for the South African women's water polo team.
Madibaz Sport director Yoliswa Lumka will oversee an important year for South African student-athletes after being appointed chef de mission for two competitions in 2021.
Former Madibaz hockey star Jody Paul has forged a new career in Britain, but his heart will always be with Port Elizabeth and the university that has kick-started his path in the sport.
A quartet of teenage SPAR Madibaz netball players highlighted their potential when they were chosen for the South African U21 squad in preparation for the World Youth Cup next year.
Nelson Mandela University student Charlize van Zyl emerged from a challenging Online Chess Olympiad tournament with fresh determination to improve her status in the sport.
Nelson Mandela University coaches were given a fascinating insight into what makes the Blitzboks rugby squad tick through a webinar with head coach Neil Powell last week.
In a year that has thrown up a special set of challenges, transforming the impossible into the possible has been Madibaz artistic swimming star Courtney Musson's mantra.
New FNB Madibaz rugby coach Andre Tredoux wants to make Nelson Mandela University the institution of choice for talented players in the Eastern Cape.
 
Madibaz student Charlize van Zyl will use the time left ahead of South Africa’s entry into the Online Chess Olympiad to fine-tune her preparations for the competition in August.
Forward planning to ensure they could handle both their academic and sporting commitments was crucial to their success, say Madibaz cricketers Matthew Christensen and Luphumlo Ncanywa.
Humble Madibaz rugby prop Tembelihle Yase has demonstrated how hard work and a strong support base helped him achieve his aims after a period of great uncertainty when his varsity funding dried up.
Drive, old-school discipline and time-management skills are shared traits of the latest crop of Madibaz Sport graduates.
Applying his relaxed demeanour and natural optimism to his game is one of the key qualities that has led to the rise of Madibaz golfer JP van der Watt.
Director of sport Yoliswa Lumka and rugby manager Ntsikelelo Ngcakana have paid tribute to the FNB Madibaz team for their efforts in earning promotion to the Varsity Cup competition.
Madibaz squash mentor Jason le Roux believes a sensible combination of academic focus and sporting ambition can produce graduates worthy of making an impact on society.
Madibaz Sport athletics manager Nellis Bothma has urged student-athletes to take what positive lessons they can from the enforced lockdown period caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The postponement of this year's Olympic Games, due to have started in late July, has had a massive effect on a multitude of athletes, among them star Madibaz swimmers Alaric and Alard Basson.
Student-athletes should make their studies a priority and maintain good fitness levels while staying safe, say Madibaz Sport managers and coaches.
The FNB Madibaz rugby team will be awaiting the decision of the Varsity Cup organisers with bated breath after having a successful season halted in mid-stride by Covid-19.
The South African student sporting calendar has fallen into disarray due to the coronavirus outbreak, but Madibaz director of sport Yoliswa Lumka says they are doing all they can to handle the situation positively.
Nelson Mandela University student JP van der Watt claimed the Humewood Golf Club championships title at his first attempt with a win over Pieter Zietsman in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.
The Madibaz men's squash team regained a title which had slipped from their grasp in the last two years when they were crowned EP Super League champions at Londt Park in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.
The SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament continued to reach new heights when it attracted another strong entry at the south campus in Port Elizabeth this past weekend.
Nelson Mandela University student Charlize van Zyl continues to make her mark in the chess world, having been chosen to compete in the World Olympiad in Russia later this year.

FNB Madibaz rugby player Johan Lombard says the team will be aiming to deliver a full 80-minute performance when they clash with Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town tomorrow.

Nelson Mandela University will host its biggest netball club competition yet this weekend when the SPAR Madibaz Tournament takes place over three days for the first time.
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to regain their intensity after they went off the boil to suffer a Varsity Shield defeat against Walter Sisulu University in Port Elizabeth last Friday.
Captain Luvo Claassen's FNB Madibaz rugby team are gearing up for an extreme physical challenge when they tackle provincial rivals Walter Sisulu University in the Varsity Shield in Port Elizabeth on Friday.
Building depth in his squad has been uppermost in coach Jarryd Buys's mind as FNB Madibaz prepare for their opening Varsity Shield rugby match against University of KwaZulu-Natal in Port Elizabeth tomorrow.
High-performance coach Rob Yates will be aiming to add a fresh mindset to the FNB Madibaz rugby team when they open their Varsity Shield campaign next week.
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Luvo Claassen says they have put plans in place to handle the pressure as they strive to regain a berth in the Varsity Cup.
The FNB Madibaz rugby team have their attention firmly focused on another successful season in the Varsity Shield tournament when the opening fixtures are played next month.
The Madibaz women's water polo team claimed the bronze medal for the second successive year when they competed in the University Sport South Africa tournament in Stellenbosch late last month.
With three players chosen for the Cucsa squad and a sixth-place finish in the A section, the Madibaz Tennis Club returned from the University Sport South Africa tournament satisfied with the outcome.
The Madibaz men's football team are determined to capitalise on their promotion to the top-flight by finishing in the top eight when the University Sport South Africa tournament takes place next week.
Doing the basics consistently well will be the key to success for the Madibaz cricket team when they challenge for the University Sport South Africa title in Johannesburg next month.
Rising SPAR Madibaz netball star Jami-Leigh Goeda is overjoyed at the recognition she has received through her selection to the South African U21 team.
Maintaining their focus consistently during a demanding week will be a key component of the Madibaz chess team's bid for success at the University Sport South Africa tournament next month.
The Madibaz tennis team, having gained promotion to the A section, know that a committed team effort will be essential when they compete in the University Sport South Africa tournament next month.
Ace Madibaz swimmer Alaric Basson says the top level of competition he witnessed at the World Championships in South Korea this year has been an inspiration for his long-term ambitions.
Belief in her own ability has played a major role in cementing Ischke Senekal's status as one of South Africa's finest field athletes. And it has been bolstered by a similar belief shown by those around her.
Joy at receiving recognition for the hard work he has put into his career is the underlying feeling for runner Mariano Eesou after he was named the Bestmed Madibaz male athlete of the year this month.
National representatives Ischke Senekal and Alaric Basson received recognition for their 2019 achievements when they were named the Nelson Mandela University sport stars of the year in Port Elizabeth on Friday night.
The Madibaz Football Club have scored a major coup by signing on former Bafana Bafana player Elrio van Heerden as their technical specialist coach.
The Madibaz premier league men's and women's hockey teams have crowned a year to remember for the club by annexing the Eastern Province titles.
Spar Madibaz netball coach Lana Krige wants her senior players to lead from the front when they meet North-West University in a crunch Varsity Netball encounter in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
The Madibaz women's squash team continued their dominance of the Eastern Province first league when they retained the title last month.
After bouncing back with a victory over University of Western Cape in Port Elizabeth on Monday, the SPAR Madibaz netball team need to stay focused for the challenges ahead.
Three Madibaz karatekas will keep the Nelson Mandela University flag flying high when they compete in the World Open Championships in Japan later this year.
The SPAR Madibaz netball team are ready to face another stiff examination in a double-header when the Varsity Netball competition returns to Port Elizabeth this weekend.
Talented Madibaz football player Siwaphiwe Maso is determined to make the most of his opportunity after being selected for the Nedbank Cup Ke Yona team to play this weekend.
The Madibaz cricket team will be aiming to achieve success in a number of different areas of the game when they challenge for the Varsity Cricket Twenty20 title in Potchefstroom next week.
SPAR Madibaz netball captain Jeanie Steyn was thrilled with their winning start to the Varsity Netball competition in Port Elizabeth on Monday, but says she knows they still have much work ahead of them.
Following a successful 2018 campaign, the SPAR Madibaz outfit will be focused on making a fresh start when the Varsity Netball tournament gets under way on Monday.
The Eastern Cape's universities will gather for a celebration of student activities when the annual intervarsity takes place at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth on Friday and Saturday.
Former provincial player Lefa Mosena is eager to raise the profile of Madibaz cricket across the board after taking up the position as the club's head coach last month.
Nelson Mandela University student-athlete Kyle de Beer has targeted the Southern Cape Open as his next objective after wrapping up the Border Strokeplay golf title in East London at the weekend.
South Africa's younger generation of sportsmen and women showed their ability to compete at an international level by surpassing expectations at the World Student Games recently completed in Napoli, Italy.
Young Madibaz football star Caleb Turner is ready to make an impact when he represents the University Sport South Africa U21 team in a national tournament starting in Mahikeng, North West, on Monday.
The standard of competition is improving each year, so the Madibaz surfing team are eager to build on the experience they gained at the University Sport South Africa contest this month.
The Madibaz squash team kept the Nelson Mandela University flag flying high when they returned with the silver medal from the University Sport South Africa tournament early this month.
The Madibaz karate team returned from the University Sport South Africa tournament with the gold medal, thrilled at finishing on top of the podium for the second year in a row.
With several new faces in their outfit, the Madibaz surfing squad will be banking on a concerted team effort when the University Sport South Africa competition takes place later this month.
The Madibaz squash team are fired up for the challenge after ending as runners-up last year when they target the University Sport South Africa tournament title in Cape Town.
The KPMG Madibaz team will be chasing their third University Sport South Africa title in four years when the annual tournament is played at Humewood Golf Club in Port Elizabeth from June 30 to July 5.
The Madibaz karate squad will renew a keen rivalry with Walter Sisulu University when the University Sport South Africa tournament is held in Grahamstown later this month.
Madibaz swimmer Alaric Basson has taken another step forward in his career by being included in the South African squad to participate in the World Aquatics Championships in South Korea next month.
A passion for the sport and plenty of hours in the pool paid off for Madibaz water polo star Casey Mcleavy when she was named the female player of the year at the recent Nelson Mandela Bay Aquatics prize-giving.
Madibaz Sport will be well represented in a variety of roles when the South African squad take part in the World Student Games in Italy from July 3 to 14.
Madibaz hockey coach Cheslyn Gie will further his development as a mentor at the highest level after being appointed to the national men's management team for the FIH Hockey Series Finals in India this week.
Cloudius Sagandira says combining an academic vocation with a sporting career is the best thing that could have happened to him while at Nelson Mandela University.
Rising Madibaz squash star Hayley Ward will get another chance to test her skills against players at a high level when she competes in the PSA Closed Satellite tournament at Londt Park in Port Elizabeth next week.
The Madibaz Cricket Club have completed another successful season across the board, from producing players for the national team to winning various awards at the recent Eastern Province Cricket prize-giving.
The Madibaz women's team faced some tough Varsity Hockey challenges over the past two weeks, but coach Andrew Beynon believes they are better for the experience.
The Madibaz men's basketball team have qualified for the University Sport South Africa national tournament this year after coming through to win the Eastern Cape play-offs.
The Madibaz women's hockey team are ready to adopt a positive approach when they compete in the Varsity Hockey tournament, starting in Cape Town tomorrow.
The Madibaz Rowing Club returned from the University Sport South Africa sprints regatta with its reputation firmly enhanced following some notable performances during the competition.
Madibaz artistic swimmer Courtney Musson continues to impress in the national arena. She returned from the national championships in Durban last week with a haul of six medals - one gold and five silvers.
Former presidential security chief Rory Steyn delivered a fascinating address at Nelson Mandela University on Thursday in which he said the lessons he learnt from Madiba remained as relevant today as they were back then.
The Madibaz cricket team will get a chance to test themselves at the highest level in South African club cricket when they compete in the CSA Momentum National Club Championship in Pretoria, starting on Saturday.
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen wants his team to emulate their defensive display in the semifinals when they face Cape Peninsula University of Technology in the FNB Varsity Shield final on Thursday.
The Madibaz cricket team will be aiming to capitalise on their thrilling league victory by qualifying for the national club championship in the Eastern Cape play-off in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
It will be more of the same in terms of preparations by the FNB Madibaz rugby team as the FNB Varsity Shield reaches its business end with this week's semifinals.
The Madibaz cricket team have sent out a message that they are a club to be taken seriously after winning the South Western Districts premier league for the second time.
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen says the hard work they put in during their pre-season programme is paying dividends in the FNB Varsity Shield competition.
The FNB Madibaz rugby team will resume their FNB Varsity Shield campaign with fresh energy when they host Tshwane University of Technology in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are riding the crest of a wave in the FNB Varsity Shield this season, but star loose forward Bevan Prinsloo says they will stay humble and remain focused on their goals.
The annual SPAR Madibaz netball tournament held at the south campus in Port Elizabeth over the weekend showed the event has continued to grow in popularity with a record 80 teams attending this year.
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are gearing up for what will be their toughest fixture to date when they tackle University of KwaZulu-Natal in the FNB Varsity Shield in Maritzburg on Monday (6.30pm).
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to maintain as a high a standard as possible as they seek to make an impact in the FNB Varsity Shield competition this season.
Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys is buoyant after getting five points from their opening FNB Varsity Shield game in Port Elizabeth, but says they realise a tough challenge lies ahead for the team.
Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys wants his team to create a winning habit when they begin their Varsity Shield campaign at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
The Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club have hit on a winning formula after hosting a successful meeting for senior and junior athletes at the Madibaz Stadium at the weekend.
There will be plenty of incentive to succeed for junior and senior athletes when the Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club hold a major meeting at the south campus on Friday and Saturday.
Madibaz cricketer Lutho Sipamla was "surprised and shocked" to get a call-up to the Proteas cricket team, but is determined to make the most of the opportunity.
New Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys is banking on a strong work ethic as the Nelson Mandela University outfit face a challenging season in the Varsity Shield competition, starting next month.
Former Madibaz cricketer Anrich Nortje, who is fast emerging as one of South Africa's brightest bowling prospects, says a broader approach to life has helped him hugely during his cricket career.
Madibaz sevens rugby star Eloise Webb is ready to take her career to the next level after being awarded a Springbok contract last month for the first time.
The Madibaz B cricket team relied on a committed team effort to win their section in the University Sport South Africa tournament in the Western Cape last week.
The Madibaz women's water polo team will be aiming to transform a series of competitive results into a medal-winning position at the University Sport South Africa tournament this weekend.
The Madibaz cricket teams are determined to make an impact when they compete in the University Sport South Africa tournament in the Western Cape next week.
Madibaz Sport continues to make its presence felt at a national level following the appointment of Yoliswa Lumka to the management team for the World Student Games next year.
Madibaz karateka Adre Weideman enhanced her standing in the sport when she returned from a recent national tournament in Stellenbosch with four gold medals.
Thando Manana's passion for rugby will stand him in good stead as he throws his weight behind a campaign to put the pride back into Madibaz rugby.
Star field athlete Ischke Senekal was honoured with a top award when she was crowned Sportswoman of the Year at the Madibaz Sport gala awards evening in Port Elizabeth last week.
Nelson Mandela University karate ace Gcobani Maxama believes he has fulfilled a personal mission by being named the Madibaz Sportsman of the Year at last week's gala awards function in Port Elizabeth.
South African field athlete Ischke Senekal and karate ace Gcobani Maxama walked away with the top accolades at the Madibaz Sport gala awards evening in Port Elizabeth last night.
Madibaz Sport will take the opportunity to honour a wide range of achievers when they hold a gala function at the Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre on Friday.
 
With good preparation under their belts the Madibaz outfit are aiming for a spot in the top four when the inaugural Varsity Basketball tournament begins in Johannesburg this weekend.
Talented Madibaz squash player John Kuhn returned from the World University Championships in England with some valuable lessons under his belt following a highly competitive tournament.
SPAR Madibaz captain Jeanie Steyn says they are fired up to continue "an amazing journey" when they contest the Varsity Netball semifinals in Pretoria on Monday.
Madibaz player Hayley Ward relished the opportunity to further her promising squash career after ending seventh in the World University Championships in England earlier this month.
A number of successes during its seven-year existence have underlined the value of the Madibaz Football Club's outreach programme with township schools.
The SPAR Madibaz netball team are geared up to make one final push for a spot in the Varsity Netball semifinals when they host Stellenbosch University in their last round-robin match in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
The SPAR Madibaz team enjoyed one of their most notable periods in Varsity Netball when, for the first time, they defeated both Free State University and North-West University in one season.
The SPAR Madibaz team are fully motivated to achieve their goal of reaching the Varsity Netball semifinals as they prepare for the next round of matches this weekend.
Madibaz star Nobubele Phuza made an early impression on the Varsity Netball tournament when she was twice named player of the match on the opening weekend in Port Elizabeth.
The emergence of a promising group of first-years has put SPAR Madibaz netball coach Lana Krige in a buoyant mood ahead of the opening weekend of Varsity Netball in Port Elizabeth.
The Nedbank Madibaz swimming team will be aiming to show they can match the top varsities in the country when the University Sport South Africa gala takes place in Port Elizabeth this weekend.
 
Madibaz batsman Jean du Plessis returned from South Africa's U19 tour of England with another valuable block of cricketing education firmly in place as he continues his burgeoning career.
The SPAR Madibaz team are determined to put on a display worthy of the occasion when the Varsity Netball tournament kicks off in Port Elizabeth next weekend.
Nelson Mandela University student athlete Ischke Senekal continued to show she can perform at the highest level when she won the shot put gold medal at the African Athletics Championships on Sunday.
The Madibaz tennis team will return to the A section of the University Sport South Africa tournament next year after earning promotion at the recent week held in Bloemfontein.
The KPMG Madibaz golf team held their nerve under pressure to regain the University Sport South Africa matchplay title at Port Shepstone Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday.
The Madibaz surfing team will be aiming to go all the way when they target the University Sport South Africa title at Victoria Bay near George, starting tomorrow.
The Madibaz men's football team achieved their goal of gaining promotion to the A section when the University Sport South Africa tournament ended in Port Elizabeth last week.
The Madibaz squash team produced one of their best performances at the University Sport South Africa tournament to claim the silver medal in Port Elizabeth last week.
South Africa's team excelled at the Confederation of University and College Sports Association Games in Botswana last month, almost doubling their medals tally from two years ago.
The Madibaz men's football team scored 11 goals against Vaal University of Technology in Port Elizabeth today to give themselves a chance of finishing in the top two of their group in the University Sport South Africa football tournament.
Madibaz rugby coach Jarryd Buys wants his squad to place the emphasis on enjoyment when they take part in the University Sport South Africa tournament in Johannesburg next week.
The Madibaz men's hockey team will be banking on better fitness and a sharper set-piece strategy when they compete in the University Sport South Africa tournament next week.
A period of intensive preparation should ensure that a youthful SPAR Madibaz netball team are ready to show their potential in the University Sport South Africa tournament in Bloemfontein next week.
The Madibaz women's football team will be aiming to use a mixture of youth and experience to make an impact when the University Sport South Africa tournament takes place next week.
Promising Madibaz squash star Hayley Ward will be aiming to continue her good form this year when she heads the varsity's women's line-up for the University Sport South Africa tournament in Port Elizabeth next week.
The Madibaz team will be aiming to make a big impression at the University Sport South Africa squash tournament this year, with their team having been boosted by the inclusion of a number of key players.
The Madibaz men's football team will be targeting promotion to the top section when the University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament takes place in Port Elizabeth next month.
David Masterson was named the player of the year when the Madibaz Cricket Club annual awards function was held at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth last week.
Following their consistent success on the field, Nelson Mandela University could not be better placed to help evolve football within the Nelson Mandela Metro.
As a central defender with a penchant for attack, Samuel Connelly has emerged as an influential player for the Madibaz football team this season.
Madibaz star Kyle de Beer will be aiming to take his form from the recent PE Open into the World University Golf Championship which starts in the Philippines today.
The Madibaz men's squad remain positive ahead of the second weekend of Varsity Hockey matches, starting in Pretoria tomorrow.
John Kuhn claimed the Madibaz Open men's squash title at his first attempt when he defeated Rudi van Niekerk in a titanic final at the Nelson Mandela University south campus in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.
A new men's champion will be crowned in the Madibaz Open squash tournament when the annual championship takes place in Port Elizabeth from tomorrow to Sunday.
Despite a relatively inexperienced line-up, Madibaz men's coach Cheslyn Gie believes his youthful squad have a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talent when the Varsity Hockey tournament kicks off on Friday.
Kyle Symons and Rose Bailey took the honours when the Madibaz MTB XCO Series made a flying start with the opening Whip Snake leg in George at the weekend.
The Madibaz women's sevens squad will be out to continue their steady progress in varsity rugby when they compete in the University Sport South Africa tournament in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Organisers of the Madibaz MTB XCO Series, which has enjoyed rapid growth since 2016, are preparing for another bumper year when the first of four events takes place in George on Sunday.
Madibaz Sport manager Melissa Awu has been handed a key role as team manager when the national varsity women's sevens team compete in the World University Championships in Namibia later this year.
Given his legendary status, it is not surprising that Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt was the inspiration for rising Nelson Mandela University sprinter Luxolo Adams to take up the sport.
Madibaz hockey manager and coach Cheslyn Gie is looking forward to one of the highlights of his career when the Commonwealth Games begin in Australia on Thursday.
Nelson Mandela University's Eloise Webb will represent South Africa in the women's rugby sevens team at the Commonwealth Games in Australia from April 4.
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are fired up for one final throw of the dice when they play their last league game in the Varsity Cup this year in Pretoria on Monday.
Their backs to the wall, the FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to give everything they have in their remaining two Varsity Cup matches to avoid relegation.
Star Bestmed Madibaz field athlete Ischke Senekal will be looking to carry the good form she showed in the recent Varsity Athletics meeting into the South African Senior Championships, starting in Pretoria tomorrow.
FNB Madibaz flank Brandon Brown is playing some of the best rugby of his career as he strives to make an impact on the Varsity Cup, his achievements recognised with accolades in two successive matches.
The SPAR Madibaz netball teams were quick out the blocks when they took the main section honours in the opening tournament of the season at the Vodacom Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre in Port Elizabeth this past weekend.
With the Varsity Cup playing an important role in the development of young players, FNB Madibaz rugby manager Theresa le Roux said they were committed to investing in young talent.
The SPAR Madibaz Netball Club will host a record number of teams in their annual opening of the season event at the Vodacom Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre in Port Elizabeth this weekend.
Despite losing their third match in a row, FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen says the mood in their camp remains positive and they will continue to fight hard in the Varsity Cup.
An astute rotation of players in the early part of the year has given the Madibaz football team a chance to retain their SAB League title in Port Elizabeth.
FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Maidza says the whole squad must stand up to handle the pressure when they face Wits in their third Varsity Cup match at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Maidza wants to see better finishing from his team when they run out for their second Varsity Cup fixture against Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein on Monday.
The Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club, in conjunction with Eastern Province Athletics, will host an important meeting at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday involving both seniors and juniors.
Passionate about the game ever since he received his first rugby ball as a youngster, FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen cannot wait to make an impact in their opening Varsity Cup match in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
The Madibaz cricketers honed their Twenty20 skills as they prepared to prove a point at the Varsity Cricket tournament in Potchefstroom from Monday.
 
The FNB Madibaz rugby team received some useful insight into the new Varsity Cup power play rule when they had a practice match against Stellenbosch in George last weekend.
Leading South African 400m hurdler LJ van Zyl will be one of several experts imparting knowledge and advice at the Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club coaching courses at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Uitenhage from Wednesday to Friday.
The SPAR Madibaz players continued to show their dominance in the Nelson Mandela Bay Netball Association's competitions by scooping a dozen awards at the organisation's annual prize-giving last month.
Having ridden a wave of success for six years, the Nelson Mandela University Squash Club have no intention of letting things slide as they enter what will be an important year in 2018.
The University of Cape Town took the main honours and the Billabong Madibaz finished second at the University Sport South Africa surfing tournament in Port Elizabeth at the weekend.
The Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club, in conjunction with Eastern Province Athletics, will present a much-needed series of coaching courses at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Uitenhage next month.
The FNB Madibaz players have worked extra hard to improve on their impressive recent showing when the new-look team challenge for the Varsity Sevens title in Durban from Friday to Sunday.
 
The Billabong Madibaz squad are banking on a team effort when they try to regain the overall title in the University Sport South Africa surfing competition, starting in Port Elizabeth on Friday.
After earning the women's bronze medal at the University Sport South Africa week and capturing the Port Elizabeth men's league title, the Madibaz Water Polo Club can look back on a highly satisfactory year.
The triumph by the Madibaz football team in the regional section of the Nedbank Cup in Port Elizabeth at the weekend is another step in the right direction as they continue to aim for higher honours.
The Madibaz women's volleyball team crowned their year with victory in the Mayoral Cup after a remarkable rear-guard action in Uitenhage at the weekend.
Following South Africa's triumph in the Africa Cup at the weekend, Madibaz hockey star Ignatius Malgraff is fired up to take his game to another level as he looks ahead to next year.
Nelson Mandela University netball star Nolusindiso Twani has been inspired to lace up her takkies for another season after being named Sportswoman of the Year at the Nelson Mandela University's Achievers Awards last week.
A motivational talk by cycling great Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio is set to rev up participants ahead of the fourth and final round of the Madibaz XCO Series at the Nelson Mandela University's George campus on Sunday.
National hockey player Ignatius Malgraff and netball star Nolusindiso Twani took the top sporting honours at the Nelson Mandela University's Achievers Awards evening held at the South Campus in Port Elizabeth last night where the university recognised excellence across all student activities.
Honoured to be part of the national hockey set-up, Nelson Mandela University members Cheslyn Gie and Ignatius Malgraff will be flying the Madibaz flag high when the Africa Cup begins in Ismailia, Egypt, on Sunday.
Talented Nelson Mandela University cricketers Tian Koekemoer and Lutho Sipamla will be aiming to use their recognition at a national varsity level as a springboard to higher honours this season.
Madibaz Football Club's vision to promote the development of juniors in the metro is bearing fruit after the Nelson Mandela University U16 side won three titles this year.
It was all-out girl power as 14 teams took to the fields of Nelson Mandela University to contest the sixth University Sport South Africa women's sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Nelson Mandela University are all set to host the sixth edition of the University Sport South Africa women's sevens tournament this Saturday.
A successful tour to Bloemfontein has put the Nelson Mandela University cricket team in a good frame of mind as they look ahead to the University Sport South Africa tournament in Pretoria next week.
As the Madibaz prepare for what could be their last Varsity Netball match of the season, goal shooter Nolusindiso Twani said the team would not go down without a fight.
Coach Lana Krige believes the Madibaz are on course to move up a position on the Varsity Netball log when they play North-West University in Port Elizabeth on Monday.

Madibaz director of sport Yoliswa Lumka has always been interested in getting the best out of sportsmen and women and her appointment to a Sascoc sub-commission has given her another opportunity to pursue her passion.


After the team's first loss in this year's Varsity Netball campaign, Madibaz captain Nandipha Jack remains positive as they prepare for their game against University of Johannesburg in Pretoria on Sunday.
Fresh from a winning performance in the annual intervarsity, the Nelson Mandela University basketball teams have switched their attention to the popular Mayoral Cup competition starting in September.
SPAR Madibaz goalkeeper Jeanie Steyn said the confidence gained from their early success in the Varsity Netball tournament in Stellenbosch over the weekend was something that would be invaluable going forward.
It was a family affair as brothers Matthys and Gerrie Beukes won their respective age categories at the third round of the Madibaz XCO Series at Nelson Mandela University in George on Sunday.
The third round of the Madibaz MTB XCO Series will present riders with an opportunity to try their hand at a challenging new course at the Nelson Mandela University in George on Sunday.
Nelson Mandela University netball coach Lana Krige is anticipating the closest Varsity Netball season yet as her charges prepare for a good showing in the six-week competition that starts on Sunday.
 
As she lives out her dream job, Madibaz Sport manager Melinda Goosen will be aiming to impart her knowledge to the University Sport South Africa squad when she attends the World Student Games this week.
A confirmed fanatic from an early age, Madibaz Sport hockey manager Cheslyn Gie realised one of his dreams when he was included in the South African men's management team for the World League semi-finals in Johannesburg last month.
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.
Forced to go through a lengthy period of rehabilitation may just have provided the impetus Kelly Kingwill needs as she continues to resurrect her athletics career at the World Student Games this month.
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.

Madibaz squash players Hayley Ward and Bianca Brown kept the varsity flag flying high at the University Sport South Africa tournament in Johannesburg this month, both being selected for the Top Six at the conclusion of the event.

Delighted with the progress they have shown this year, NMMU-Madibaz women's hockey coach Michael van Rensburg has set his team twin objectives when the local competitions resume this week.
Having come within a whisker of winning the University Sport South Africa men's hockey title, the NMMU-Madibaz will now switch their focus to the Eastern Province premier league that resumes next week.
 
Two NMMU-Madibaz karatekas were selected for national teams after the Port Elizabeth university finished second at the University Sport South Africa tournament in Pretoria over the weekend.
The Bestmed NMMU-Madibaz cycling team will look to rekindle the form that took them to overall victory three seasons ago when the varsity host the annual University Sport South Africa champs next month.
The NMMU-Madibaz karate squad will be protecting a proud record when they take on their student rivals in the University Sport South Africa tournament in Pretoria from Friday.
Despite losing several senior players, the NMMU-Madibaz men's hockey team will be striving to repeat last year's effort at the University Sport South Africa tournament in Johannesburg next week.
NMMU will be sending a potent four-man team to defend their title when the University Sport South Africa golf tournament is played at Centurion Country Club in Northern Gauteng next month.
A number of Madibaz squash players have been included in the Eastern Province teams to take part in the annual Jarvis Kaplan Cup interprovincial tournament in Pretoria next month.
Madibaz netball stalwarts Melodine Jacobs and Nolusindiso Twani have been selected to represent the South African U21 team at the World Youth Netball Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, in July.
Top Madibaz swimmer Alaric Basson is immersing himself in more ways than one in his preparation for the Summer Universiade in Taipei, Taiwan, in August.
Madibaz sportswoman of 2016, Jesse February, feels her time in India at the start of this year has adequately prepared her for the Commonwealth Chess Championship in New Delhi this July.
 
Defending champions Gary Wheadon and Lizelle Goosen delivered decisive victories to retain their titles in the NMMU Madibaz Open squash championships in Port Elizabeth at the weekend.
Five-time winner Gary Wheadon will be aiming to keep his lengthy streak alive when the NMMU Madibaz Open squash championships take place at the Port Elizabeth campus this weekend.
 
In a major coup for women's rugby at NMMU, the Port Elizabeth varsity have been named hosts of the sixth University Sport South Africa (USSA) sevens tournament in September.
NMMU wing Yaw Penxe is motivated for the next challenge in his burgeoning rugby career as he contemplates turning out for the Junior Springboks when the U20 World Championship kicks off this month.
 
Madibaz golfers are continuing to impress in national varsity circles with four players named in the University Sport South Africa team to compete in the SA Challenge Cup next week.
After a challenging opening weekend in the Varsity Hockey tournament, the NMMU-Madibaz women's team will be taking a positive attitude into the second half of the competition in Potchefstroom on Friday.
Bestmed NMMU-Madibaz high jump star Garth Ellis ticked yet another box when he took a silver medal at the USSA Championships in Cape Town last weekend.
The Madibaz-NMMU women's team are ready to tackle the country's top sides after wrapping up their preparations for the Varsity Hockey tournament with a training camp at the weekend.
The Madibaz Mountain Bike XCO Series made a flying start at the NMMU campus in George this weekend, with the organisers receiving double the number of entries compared to last year's corresponding event.
The past year was one that Madibaz football captain Cloudius Sagandira took full control of as he shone both on and off the field.
FNB-NMMU rugby captain Kevin Kaba said he was looking forward to running out alongside players who, until now, have been his opponents when he fills the number eight jersey for the Varsity Cup Dream Team next week.
Providing a cross country racing opportunity for mountain biking enthusiasts in the Eden region is at the core of the second Madibaz XCO Series, which kicks off next Sunday.
NMMU student Kyle de Beer continued to show his potential on the golf course when he captured the Eastern Province-Border Strokeplay title at the Fish River Sun this weekend.
The NMMU-Madibaz Football Club have laid down a blueprint for their future and the first priority will be to successfully negotiate the play-offs for the Safa-Eastern Cape Motsepe League in June.
When the final whistle sounded over her career in netball, one of NMMU's most celebrated sports managers was more than ready to "tackle" the next challenge head on.
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz will be determined to finish their Varsity Cup rugby campaign with a flourish when they play Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein on Monday.
NMMU overcame chief rivals Londt Park 16-9 in a gruelling battle in the final round to reclaim the men's Super League squash title at Londt Park last week.
The FNB Madibaz Young Guns will take a positive approach into their make-or-break FNB Varsity Cup rugby encounter against the unbeaten Stellenbosch outfit on the NMMU B field on Monday.
A record 67 teams descended on the annual SPAR Madibaz Netball Tournament at NMMU's South Campus this past weekend, with the hosts triumphing in four sections.
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz Young Guns rugby team will have a spring in their step when they travel to Cape Town on Sunday for their Varsity Cup showdown with UCT on Monday.
One of South Africa's longest-serving sportsmen, Paralympian Ernst van Dyk, will give his perspective on how the Olympic Games have played a critical role in inspiring athletes like himself.
Despite picking up five medals, including three golds, at the first Varsity Athletics meeting in Potchefstroom on Friday, Bestmed NMMU-Madibaz will be chasing a stronger performance in the second event later this month.
Coach Zane Bosch wants to see an improved defence from the FNB NMMU-Madibaz Young Guns in their crucial Varsity Cup rugby encounter against UCT on the NMMU B field on Monday.
Madibaz sevens rugby star Eloise Webb will get another opportunity to display her skills at the highest level when she jets off to the Vancouver Rugby Festival this week. 
Mountaineering ace and motivational speaker Deshun Deysel will share her experiences from a lifetime of challenges as one of the keynote speakers at the Western Cape's Provincial Conference on Sport in George next weekend.
NMMU golfer Mike Usendorff put his money where his mouth is to spend nearly 10 hours playing golf last year, raising funds for the Ernie Els For Autism Charitable Foundation as well as the KPMG Madibaz Golf Club.
FNB NMMU-Madibaz skipper Kevin Kaba is banking on his team's "never-say-die" attitude to help them overcome a tough period after two successive losses in the FNB Varsity Cup rugby competition.
NMMU-Madibaz have built up a proud record in the Safa-Nelson Mandela Bay SAB League this year, but are aware that there is still much to be done in the second half of the season.
 
FNB NMMU-Madibaz coach David Maidza wants his team to execute their game plan more efficiently when they run out in Pretoria on Monday to tackle University of Pretoria in their FNB Varsity Cup rugby game.
Happy with a winning start against UCT, FNB NMMU-Madibaz coach David Maidza knows that a critical test lies ahead when his team tackle NWU-Pukke in the FNB Varsity Cup in Potchefstroom on Monday.
FNB NMMU-Madibaz captain Kevin Kaba believes the right attitude will go a long towards making his team competitive when the FNB Varsity Cup gets under way on Monday.
Mecer NMMU-Madibaz captain Matthew Christensen has called on his team to improve their run-scoring when they compete in the Varsity Cricket Twenty20 tournament in Potchefstroom next week.
 
Former provincial player Deon Smith is determined to make an impact in his new role as Mecer NMMU-Madibaz club coach, beginning with the Varsity Cricket tournament at the end of the month.
Even though they face the demanding challenge of playing all their matches away this year, coach David Maidza's FNB NMMU-Madibaz team are focused purely on producing a strong showing in the FNB Varsity Cup.
Port Elizabeth runner Amos Nyongo has set his sights on improving his record of 3:52:99 when the Bestmed Eden Street Mile Series kicks off in Oudtshoorn on Saturday.
South African 400m hurdler LJ van Zyl has taken on the best in the world in his career, but that has not stopped him from getting the jitters as he contemplates the Bestmed Eden Street Mile Series in three Western Cape towns this month.
Uitenhage swimming twins Alaric and Alard Basson are preparing for a week of explosive performances when they compete for South Africa in the World Short Course Championships in Canada next week.
After soloing to his first major win at the Daily Dispatch Cycle Tour in East London earlier this month, Bradley Gouveris is looking to take his good form into the 2017 season.
After a successful African Championships in Bloemfontein last month, NMMU-Madibaz swimming twins Alard and Alaric Basson now have their eyes set on the World Short Course Championships in Canada.
The Madibaz Athletics Club have received a healthy boost with a three-year sponsorship from medical aid company Bestmed, who will have the naming rights to all NMMU athletics events.
The NMMU-Madibaz premier league cricket team set themselves up for another good season when they won the T20 Mayoral Cup title against Old Grey at the weekend.
The NMMU-Madibaz Rowing Club delivered some impressive early-season results when they competed in the Knysna Midway Regatta last Saturday.
NMMU will focus on developing and attracting young athletes when the Bestmed Madibaz Top 10 Athletics Meeting for schools takes place in the Cradock Stadium on Saturday.
 
Bound by an unshakeable spirit, the SPAR NMMU-Madibaz netball team are ready for their biggest Varsity Netball challenge when they tackle University of Pretoria (Tuks) in the semi-finals in Pretoria on Monday.
Although not winning the title, NMMU-Madibaz mentor Cheslyn Gie completed a successful year in the coaching dugout when he guided the Addo Elephants to the final of the Premier Hockey League (PHL) in Johannesburg last month.
The third Provincial Conference on Sport at NMMU's George campus has been postponed due to ongoing student protests.
NMMU-Madibaz hockey star Ignatius Malgraff emerged as the leading goal-scorer after the inaugural Premier Hockey League (PHL) drew to a close in Johannesburg on Sunday.
After three wins in five matches, the SPAR NMMU-Madibaz netball team are targeting a strong finish to their Varsity Netball programme.
The third Provincial Conference on Sport will focus on the role sport plays in society when it takes place from September 30 to October 1 at NMMU's George campus.
Consistency during a lengthy season was the key to NMMU-Madibaz winning the Eastern Province men's first league squash title for the fifth straight year this month.
Harlequins will represent NMMU-Madibaz in the Steinhoff Koshuis rugby competition for the second year in a row after defeating Pointers 19-0 in the final at the South Campus on Friday.
The SPAR Madibaz netball team will be aiming to exploit home-court advantage when they host Varsity Netball matches at the Vodacom NMMU Indoor Centre on Sunday and Monday.
The Mecer NMMU-Madibaz men's hockey team dominated the final stretch of their programme to regain the Eastern Province premier league title in a thrilling finish to the competition.
The SPAR Madibaz netball team have set their sights on a top four spot when the Varsity Netball competition gets under way in Johannesburg on Monday.
KPMG NMMU Golf Club member Luke Jerling continued a memorable year at Humewood by winning the club's Silver Salver competition by three shots at the links course on Sunday.
NMMU swimmer Alaric Basson edged twin brother Alard for the Victor Ludorum title when a successful Nedbank Madibaz gala was held at the Newton Park pool in Port Elizabeth at the weekend.
More than 200 swimmers have signed up for the annual Nedbank Madibaz swimming gala at the Newton Park pool in Port Elizabeth on Friday and Saturday.
Madibaz athletes Cherise Sims, Garth Ellis and Divan Manuel won three silvers and a bronze medal at the Confederation of Universities and College Sports Association Games (Cucsa) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, recently.
Alex van Rijswijck and NMMU's Britney Linder emerged from the waves as open champions of the annual Billabong Madibaz surfing contest at Pipe in Port Elizabeth over the weekend.
The NMMU-Madibaz teams retained their status as the top sporting institution in the Eastern Cape with another triumph in the annual intervarsity in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
NMMU's South Campus will be abuzz with activity on Saturday when hundreds of students from four tertiary institutions across the Eastern Cape gather for the annual intervarsity sporting extravaganza.
 
South Africa's varsity players established themselves as the best in the world when they returned from the World University Netball Championships in Miami, United States, with the gold medal.
The NMMU-Madibaz women's hockey team will be looking for a strong finish to their season when they play defending champions Gelvan Tornados in their final match at the south campus on Saturday.
KPMG NMMU Golf Club captain Colin Baldie believes the team's triumph in the University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament will provide a massive boost for the varsity.
NMMU students Dane Cox and Dane van Greunen surfed their way into the University Sport South Africa (USSA) team after impressing in the annual championships at Victoria Bay, near George, last month.
The NMMU-Madibaz golfers will aim to use local knowledge to their advantage as they strive to make an impact in the University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament at Humewood in Port Elizabeth next week.
 
Adapting to a different format at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) hockey tournament will be among the biggest challenges for the NMMU-Madibaz men's and women's teams in Johannesburg next week.
Cape Town's Gary Wheadon and Port Elizabeth's Lizelle Goosen won the men's and women's titles at the Brian Bands Madibaz Open squash tournament over the weekend.
The Billabong Madibaz surfing team are going all out to defend their overall title at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) championships at Victoria Bay from June 22 to 24.
While the Billabong Madibaz surfers will target another team title, Matie Shaun Joubert and Varsity College's Nicole Pallet will defend their individual crowns in the University Sport South Africa (USSA) championships at Victoria Bay from June 22 to 24.
While the Billabong Madibaz surfers will target another team title, Matie Shaun Joubert and Varsity College's Nicole Pallet will defend their individual crowns in the University Sport South Africa (USSA) championships at Victoria Bay from June 22 to 24.
Meticulous preparation has been the common thread running through Sisanda Magala's cricket career and he will not deviate from that pattern when he turns out for South Africa A next month.
Gary Wheadon has made the Brian Bands Madibaz Open squash tournament his own since it was revived in 2012 and will be looking for his fifth title in a row at NMMU from June 17 to 19.
NMMU-Madibaz netball star Jeanie Steyn was surprised, but thrilled to learn that she had received recognition from the national selectors by being included in the squad to face Wales next week.
 
Promising FNB NMMU-Madibaz rugby player Junior Pokomela had a big decision to make when he made a name for himself as a top schools star in 2014.
Leading Madibaz athletes Ischke Senekal and Garth Ellis will be looking to cement their growing reputations in South African athletics when they compete in the African Senior Championships in Durban from June 22 to 26.
Port Elizabeth cyclist Anja Gerber ticked off one of her goals when she was selected for the junior national women's road team that will be competing in races across Europe from the end of June.
The selection of five FNB NMMU-Madibaz players for the World Rugby U20 Championship is an indication that the Eastern Cape has become a serious breeding ground for young talent.
Fresh from victory in the Prince's Grant National Amateur Invitational, NMMU's Luke Jerling will be aiming to make a further impact on South African golf when the Challenge Cup takes place in Johannesburg from May 16 to 20.
 
The Mecer NMMU-Madibaz are determined to improve their sixth place on the Varsity Hockey log by applying the lessons they learnt last weekend to their matches in Stellenbosch from Friday.
Finding a balance between studies, work, extracurricular activities and personal life is tough for most students.
Having lost a number of senior players, a young NMMU-Madibaz team will be out to make a name for themselves in the first round of the Varsity Hockey tournament at the University of Johannesburg from Friday.
With another year's experience under the belt, NMMU-Madibaz sevens coach Jandré Blom is hoping for a strong performance by his side in the Varsity Sevens rugby tournament in Cape Town this weekend.
 
Leading NMMU-Madibaz field athlete Ischke Senekal will be targeting a strong performance at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) athletics championships in Polokwane from April 29 to 30.
 
Madibaz judo exponent Lwazi Mapitiza will get a chance to test himself at an international level when he competes in the Commonwealth judo championships at the NMMU indoor sports centre, starting this weekend.
The Mecer NMMU-Madibaz cricketers are aiming to turn a few near misses into a return to the winners' podium at the Momentum national club championship in Pretoria from tomorrow.
Four Mecer NMMU-Madibaz cricketers have an ideal opportunity to showcase their skills at another level when they represent the SA Universities team in the Future Cup in Kimberley from Friday to Sunday.

The FNB NMMU-Madibaz are not taking anything for granted now that they have stumbled upon the winning recipe in this year's FNB Varsity Cup rugby tournament.

FNB NMMU-Madibaz coach David Maidza has delivered a plain message to his Varsity Cup rugby team – beat UCT on Monday or face the risk of being involved in a relegation battle.

Despite a loss to North West University in the FNB Varsity Cup rugby tournament on Monday, the FNB NMMU-Madibaz remain determined to produced improved performances in their remaining three matches.

Beset by injury problems as a junior, Mecer NMMU-Madibaz fast bowler Henco Vorstman came of age this season by playing a leading role in the team's triumphant run in the Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Board Premier League.

Nedbank Madibaz swimming team trainer Mark Edge was named Coach of the Year at the recent Eastern Cape Sport and Recreation Awards in Port Elizabeth.
 

After two heartbreaking losses, FNB NMMU-Madibaz are targeting an away win against the in-form Shimlas in the third round of the FNB Varsity Cup on Monday evening.

Young NMMU-Madibaz rugby star Jeremy Ward goes into every match as if it were his last.

FNB NMMU-Madibaz head coach David Maidza is playing his cards close to his chest in the lead-up to their second-round FNB Varsity Cup clash against Maties on Monday night.

Cayla Seddon, Madibaz's newest athletics recruit, started the year in the same way she finished it – running fast!

Despite ending on the losing side, the FNB NMMU-Madibaz showed some early-season promise in a wet FNB Varsity Cup encounter against the University of Johannesburg last night.

The FNB NMMU-Madibaz will start with a clean slate when they take on the University of Johannesburg in the opening round of the FNB Varsity Cup rugby tournament at the UJ Stadium on Monday evening.
 

Port Elizabeth sports administrator Riaan Osman has ticked off a long-held life goal from his bucket list after being appointed manager of the SA U19 cricket team that competed in Bangladesh last week.

The Mecer NMMU-Madibaz cricket team are aiming to reach the knock-out phase of the Varsity Cricket tournament that gets underway in Potchefstroom on Monday.

Following an intensive period of pre-season training that will culminate in three warm-up matches, the FNB NMMU-Madibaz are quietly confident heading into next month's Varsity Cup campaign.

Madibaz footballer of the year Cloudius Sagandira is a rising sports star who has proved that it is possible to strike a balance between sporting and academic achievement.
 

The FNB NMMU Madibaz's newly appointed rugby manager, Melissa Awu, has come a long way since her childhood memories of watching the 1995 Rugby World Cup in her New Brighton family home and seeing her grandmother's excitement as the Springboks lifted the trophy.

The Nedbank Madibaz swimming club ended a successful season with an overall podium and 12 individual medals at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) aquatics tournament, which was held at Wits University in Johannesburg on November 28 and 29.

The Madibaz confirmed themselves as a dominant force in Nelson Mandela Bay football when they took top honours at the Port Elizabeth Football Association (Pefa) awards earlier this week.

Athletes and coaches from all over the Eastern Cape will get a head start in 2016 when a host of top coaches come together to help develop the province's talent ahead of athletics season.

The stage is set for NMMU's George Campus to host the University Sport South Africa (USSA) rugby sevens tournament for a sixth consecutive year.

An Eastern Cape martial artist will finally get the chance to showcase his talents at an international level when he travels to Japan later this week for the Karate World Open.

Newly appointed FNB Madibaz captain Ivan Ludick is champing at the bit for the 2016 Varsity Cup rugby season and the prospect of leading his team onto the field.

The FNB NMMU Madibaz are looking to put the tough 2015 season behind them as they start preparations for next year's Varsity Cup rugby tournament.

Beautiful weather led to top class performances when senior and junior athletes from clubs across the province, and beyond, came to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University for a pre-season Madibaz EPA athletics meet on Saturday.

Madibaz director of sport Yoliswa Lumka will fulfil the role of chef de mission when the South African wheelchair basketball national teams take on their African counterparts for a spot at the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Junior and senior track and field athletes from across the Eastern Cape and beyond are coming to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University next Saturday for the Madibaz EP Track and Field league 2, the second major athletics meet of the year.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz team went down fighting in their final Varsity Netball game in the seventh round of the 2015 tournament against Pukke at SANDF Kopanelo Hall in Potchefstroom on Monday night.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz team gave current USSA champions Tuks a run for their money when they went down fighting in round six of the Varsity Netball tournament at the Vodacom NMMU Indoor Sports Centre in Port Elizabeth on Monday night.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University ushered in a new era in sport with the opening of its state-of-the-art High Performance Complex in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz netball team will be aiming to secure a spot in the 2015 Varsity Netball semi-finals when they take on Tuks in their second home game at the Vodacom NMMU Indoor Sport Centre at 7pm on Monday night.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz netball team completed a tumultuous Varsity Netball double header with a tense 52-50 victory over the University of Johannesburg at Rembrandt Hall in Pretoria on Monday night.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has appointed former Sascoc team preparation and academy systems manager Yoliswa Lumka as the new director of Madibaz Sport.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has appointed former Sascoc team preparation and academy systems manager Yoliswa Lumka as the new director of Madibaz Sport.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz netball team continued their positive run in the third round of their 2015 Varsity Netball campaign by beating the Vaal University of Technology 70–29 at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre on Monday.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz got their Varsity Netball campaign off to a solid start with bonus points from both matches in the opening rounds in Stellenbosch on Sunday and Monday.

Stories from the glory days of South African rugby and a look ahead at the 2015 Rugby World Cup contributed to the theme of leaving a lasting legacy for Madibaz rugby during the Bok Banter fundraiser at NMMU on Thursday night.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz netball team are aiming to get their 2015 Varsity Netball campaign off to a good start when they take on Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town in a double-header on Sunday and Monday.

The Nedbank Madibaz swimming club made NMMU history when they hosted 178 swimmers for their first ever gala at the Newton Park Indoor Swimming Pool in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

The Madibaz ended their 2015 Varsity Football campaign with a bang when they beat log leaders the University of the Western Cape at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday night.

A reinvigorated Madibaz squad delivered a positive, attacking game that saw them accomplish a 1-1 draw against Walter Sisulu University in their first home game of the Varsity Football tournament in Port Elizabeth on Thursday night.

Madibaz Athletics club member Anaso Jobodwana set a new South African record as he blitzed to the bronze medal in the men's 200m final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing on Thursday.

Madibaz football fans will finally get a glimpse of their team this week when NMMU hosts Walter Sisulu University for the first home game of the 2015 Varsity Football tournament on Thursday night.

The Nedbank Madibaz swimming club are taking the plunge and hosting their first ever gala in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, August 29.

Legendary Eastern Province flyhalf and television commentator Gavin Cowley says the Springboks' biggest challenge in the countdown to the IRB Rugby World Cup is that other teams are outsmarting them.

With transformation in rugby currently sparking national debate, a group of former South African players of colour will take their rightful place among their fellow Springbok alumni at the Madibaz Bok Banter gala event at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre on September 3.

The Madibaz will be playing for pride when they take on Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in their Varsity Football clash in Pretoria on Monday night.

The only way is up for the Madibaz as they look to turn things around in their critical Varsity Football clash with North-West University in Potchefstroom on Thursday night.

EP Kings Rugby Academy manager Robbi Kempson has confirmed his belief in the future of rugby in the province in the wake of recent media reports regarding Saru's withdrawal of funding.

The Madibaz football team are fighting to keep their Varsity Football campaign alive after going down 0-2 to the University of Pretoria at the Tuks Sport Stadium in Pretoria on Monday night.

We asked NMMU vice-chancellor Professor Derrick Swartz half a dozen questions on the eve of his departure to summit the 3 776m Mount Fuji in Japan on August 7 as part of the #climb4nmmu campaign.
 

The Madibaz football team will be on the prowl for their first Varsity Football win when they take on the defending champions in their third outing of the season on Monday night.

The Madibaz football team suffered their first defeat of this year's Varsity Football tournament when they went down 1-0 to the University of the Witwatersrand at the Wits Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday night.

The NMMU Madibaz football team will face a tough test in round two of the Varsity Football tournament when they go up against the University of the Witwatersrand at the Wits Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday night.

The Madibaz football team kicked off their Varsity Football campaign with a well-executed goalless draw against Vaal University of Technology at the Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijlpark on Monday night.

NMMU, which celebrates 10 years of existence this year, is setting a course to become one of the leading rugby-playing tertiary institutions in South Africa.

The Mecer Madibaz men's hockey team claimed silver for the second year running at the University Sport South Africa tournament hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Pietermaritzburg earlier this month.
 
Two Springbok captains will lead a squad of national rugby heroes for an entertaining panel discussion at the Madibaz Bok Banter gala dinner in Port Elizabeth on September 3.
 

A determined Bestmed-Shukuma Madibaz cycling team held many of the larger squads at bay to take the silver medal in the team classification at the University Sport South Africa competition in Stellenbosch last week.

Some of NMMU's most famous South African rugby alumni are set to gather for a once-in-a-lifetime legacy event in Port Elizabeth on September 3.

The NMMU Madibaz football team have been promoted to the SAB League following their performance in the annual Safa Nelson Mandela Bay regional league playoffs at the KwaDwesi football fields in Port Elizabeth over the past fortnight.

The Billabong Madibaz surfing team claimed the overall team trophy for the first time in three years at the University Sport South Africa tournament hosted by the NMMU George campus at Victoria Bay on Friday.

The Billabong Madibaz men's surfing team are preparing to defend their title at the University Sport South Africa tournament hosted by the NMMU George campus at Victoria Bay from June 24 to 26.

The Madibaz will be hoping for more gold medal success when nine sporting codes take on their peers in the University Sport South Africa championships over the next fortnight.

NMMU will host the country's top student volleyball players for the first time since the institution's merger a decade ago when the University Sport South Africa tournament takes place in Nelson Mandela Bay next week.

Nedbank Madibaz swimmers and identical twin brothers Alard and Alaric Basson will represent South Africa in the pool at the World Student Games in Gwanju, South Korea, from July 3 to 14.

Madibaz water polo star Delaine Christian is set to make a splash at the European Union Nations Cup in Dublin, Ireland, this weekend.
 
Madibaz chess player Jesse February has been invited to participate in the World University Chess Championships in Hungary from July 3 to 17 after placing first at the University Sport South Africa closed chess championships at Wits University in Johannesburg last week.

Three NMMU students were among the top six at the Eastern Cape Junior and Senior Epee Fencing Champs for men, which took place at the NMMU Alumni Boma on April 23.

Madibaz's Shane Kemp will take the next step in his budding triathlon career when he represents South Africa at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final and World Championships in Chicago in September.

Madibaz vice-captain CJ Velleman will be winging his way to Argentina this week for the Junior Springboks' warm-up tour ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy in June.

The Mecer Madibaz cricket team will represent Eastern Province at the National Cricket Club Championships in Pretoria from April 22 to 27.

The Vodacom NMMU football club's Balfour brothers will form a key part of the Madibaz back line when the defending champions take on Toshiba Old Grey FC in the first Port Elizabeth Football Association league match this weekend.
With alumni such as Simon Harmer, Wayne Parnell, Robin Peterson and Proteas coach Russell Domingo, the Mecer Madibaz cricket club is proving to be a platform from which talented players are launching their provincial and national careers.
Fencing South Africa has announced that NMMU's Missionvale campus in Port Elizabeth will be on guard as the first ever Eastern Cape venue to host a national ranking competition.

 The Brian Bands-Nutritech-NMMU men's squash team emerged as Super League champions for the fourth consecutive year after claiming a 5-0 victory over hosts Londt Park in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.

The FNB NMMU-Madibaz exited the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International after going down 40-8 against log leaders FNB Tuks in the final round-robin fixture at the NMMU Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday night.
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz will be looking for a strong finish against log leaders Tuks in their seventh and final match of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Port Elizabeth on Monday night.
 
The NMMU Rowing Club's men and women rowers are set to compete against seven other tertiary institutions at the University Sprints Regatta on the Misverstand Dam outside Cape Town on Friday and Saturday. 
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz have come out all guns blazing to register their most successful FNB Varsity Young Guns season yet and all but book a final berth ahead of Monday night's clash with Tuks in Port Elizabeth.
The Madibaz men's and women's volleyball teams will be looking to book their spot at the national student championships when they compete in the Ussa Eastern Cape league qualifiers at Rhodes University in Grahamstown on Saturday.
FNB NMMU-Madibaz head coach David Maidza was heartened by his side's determined effort as they went down fighting against the FNB Maties in the sixth round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Stellenbosch on Monday night.
The Madibaz men's and women's basketball teams will take on the universities of Fort Hare and Rhodes in the first round of the Ussa Eastern Cape league qualifiers at NMMU's Missionvale campus in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Player injuries have forced the FNB NMMU-Madibaz to make several changes to their starting line-up against FNB Maties for the sixth round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Stellenbosch on Monday night.
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz squad fought to the final whistle in the fifth round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. 
Minor changes have been made to the starting line-up of the FNB NMMU-Madibaz squad for their third home game as they attempt a comeback in the fifth round of the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. 
It is back to the drawing board for NMMU's Steinhoff Stallions after suffering a 34-0 defeat at the hands of the University of Johannesburg's Steinhoff Bastion side during their Steinhoff Koshuis rugby match in Port Elizabeth on Monday.

The FNB NMMU-Madibaz squad will regroup and redouble their efforts after losing to FNB UJ in the fourth round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. 

A number of strategic changes have been made to the starting line-up of the FNB NMMU-Madibaz squad for their second home game in the fourth round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. 
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz were down but not out after their loss against FNB Ikeys in the third round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International in Cape Town on Monday night. 
Bestmed-Shukuma-Madibaz club cyclist Conrad Viljoen claimed a dominating fourth victory at the Daily Dispatch SPAR Cycle Tour in East London on Sunday. 
The FNB NMMU-Madibaz claimed their first victory in this year's FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International, when they trounced FNB CUT-Ixias on home turf at the Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday night.
 

Madibaz middle-distance specialist Amos Nyongo delivered the standout performance at the Eastern Province Athletics track and field meeting that took place in Port Elizabeth on Saturday morning.

The FNB NMMU Madibaz have announced the 23-man squad that will take on the FNB Pukke in their first match of the 2015 FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International at the Fanie du Toit Stadium in Potchefstroom on Monday evening.

The FNB NMMU Madibaz wrapped up a successful pre-season campaign this weekend with a 32-13 victory over Police ahead of the squad announcement for the 2015 FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, on Wednesday.

Ex-Springbok rugby player Robbi Kempson has been appointed as coach of the Madibaz Young Guns for the 2015 Varsity Cup competition and will guide the NMMU junior team in the build-up to their first game against Pukke on March 2.

Madibaz athletics club will host the first Eastern Province track and field league meeting of 2015 at the NMMU Madibaz Stadium on February 7.
Mecer Madibaz Cricket Club will honour Simon Harmer, NMMU's first test cricketer to be selected for the Proteas since the university's merger in 2005, at a special function when he returns to Port Elizabeth next week.
Mecer Madibaz hockey players Dalan Phillips and Chad Cairncross are waiting to hear about their possible inclusion in the South African men's team for next week's test against Ireland after making their international debut against Austria in Durban last week.
 

Aspiring Eastern Cape athletes will learn more about the prevention and treatment of career-threatening injuries during an intensive track and field coaching clinic at Kirkwood High School next week.

Young athletes looking to start their season on the right foot will have another chance to sign up for a three-day summer coaching clinic presented by NMMU Madibaz Athletics Club.

Experienced fullback Jarryd Buys will lead the new-look NMMU Madibaz on their road to the 2015 Varsity Cup, team management announced in Port Elizabeth this week.

The Port Elizabeth-based NMMU Madibaz will face stiff opposition when they take on South Africa's top rugby-playing institutions at the University Sport South Africa rugby sevens tournament in George on December 1 and 2.

The NMMU Madibaz swimming and water polo teams are pinning their hopes on an overall podium finish at this year's University Sport South Africa aquatics tournament, which starts at the University of Stellenbosch on Saturday.

Some of the Eastern Cape's top coaches and athletes will share their expertise with aspiring track and field stars at a three-day coaching clinic that starts at Kirkwood High School on January 14. 

The NMMU Madibaz karatekas will be looking to lay their hands on the full-contact title for a sixth year in a row when they host the University Sport South Africa Karate Championships in Port Elizabeth from November 30.

South African hockey player Ignatius Malgraff and Proteas netballer Zanele Vimbela were named sportsman and sportswoman of the year at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's annual Achiever Awards dinner in Port Elizabeth last night.

The Madibaz track and field stars shone at the first pre-season meeting of the Eastern Province Athletics league, which took place in near-perfect conditions at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz brought their netball season to an anticlimactic close as they quietly exited the Varsity Netball tournament in Johannesburg on Monday night.

The Madibaz athletics club will host the first Eastern Province Athletics league meeting of the new season at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University South Campus in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, October 11.

With their hopes of reaching the playoffs dimmed, the SPAR NMMU Madibaz will be playing for honour in the remaining round-robin matches of the Varsity Netball competition this coming weekend.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz's Varsity Netball ambitions suffered a setback when the side went down 53-38 to defending champions Kovsies in Bloemfontein on Monday night.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz will take on defending champions Kovsies in a Varsity Netball crunch match in Bloemfontein on Monday night.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz experienced mixed fortunes in three back-to-back home games during the Varsity Netball competition in Port Elizabeth this weekend.

The Vodacom NMMU Madibaz stamped their authority on this year's Port Elizabeth Football Association league as the university swept to victory in the premier and premier reserve divisions on Saturday.

The SPAR NMMU Madibaz have maximised their firepower for three pivotal Varsity Netball home games that start in Port Elizabeth this weekend.

The NMMU Madibaz opened their Varsity Netball account with a convincing 45-16 win over the University of Cape Town in the Mother City on Sunday.

The SPAR Madibaz will have their eyes fixed on a playoff spot when they kick off their second Varsity Netball campaign against UCT in Cape Town on Sunday.

Mecer Madibaz midfielder Chad Cairncross received his first call-up to the South African men's hockey side following the interprovincial tournament in Durban last week.

The NMMU Madibaz made a dramatic exit from the Varsity Football tournament when they suffered a 4-0 loss at the hands of Tuks in Pretoria on Monday night.

Striker Cloudius Ray Sagandira returns to the Varsity Football spotlight this week to help ramp up the NMMU Madibaz attack ahead of their do-or-die encounter with Tuks in Pretoria on Monday night.

NMMU Madibaz striker Onela Beqezi is back at full strength for his second season of Varsity Football after being forced to sit most of the 2013 tournament out due to injury.

The NMMU Madibaz have all but booked their spot in the Varsity Football semi-finals after a dominating 3-0 victory over the University of Limpopo in Port Elizabeth on Monday night.

Striker Simamkele Thobi could not have dreamt of a better Varsity Football debut when he scored the opening goal for NMMU Madibaz against the University of the Free State last Monday night.

NMMU's Northernz and Stallions teams will compete for a coveted Steinhoff Koshuis Rugby Championships spot when they face off in the final of the university's internal league on August 28.

NMMU Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison has announced an unchanged line-up for their final home game of the Varsity Football tournament against the University of Limpopo in Port Elizabeth on Monday night.

The NMMU Madibaz played themselves back into contention in the Varsity Football tournament when they gave the University of the Free State a 4-0 drubbing in Bloemfontein on Monday night.

The NMMU Madibaz are determined to turn their fortunes around in their fifth-round Varsity Football fixture against the University of the Free State at Shimla Park in Bloemfontein on Monday night.

NMMU Madibaz newbie Sachin Jackson got his Varsity Football career off to a flying start when he notched up his maiden goal against the University of Cape Town in Port Elizabeth on Monday evening.

After nine weeks of hard fought rugby, the final four NMMU Madibaz teams that will take each other on in the internal Steinhoff Koshuis Rugby semi-finals have been confirmed.

After last night's 2-1 defeat against the University of Western Cape in Port Elizabeth, the NMMU Madibaz must win all their remaining matches to stay in the hunt for the Varsity Football semis.

The NMMU Madibaz will not be underestimating their opponents when they face the University of Western Cape in Port Elizabeth on Monday night for another action-packed round of Varsity Football.

NMMU Madibaz central defender Lundi Balfour says Varsity Football offers players a taste of the big leagues and a chance to compete against their top contemporaries.

The NMMU Madibaz proved their Varsity Football campaign was far from over when they overcame the University of Cape Town to a take a 2-1 maiden win on Monday night.

Port Elizabeth cyclist Monique Gerber will take on the world's best at the UCI Junior Track World Championships in Gwang Myeong, Korea, from August 8 to 12.

NMMU Madibaz's Kieran Koert stood out from the crowd when he scored a brace of goals against North West University in their opening Varsity Football encounter in late July.

The NMMU Madibaz have brought in reinforcements for their Varsity Football battle with the University of Cape Town, which takes place on home turf in Port Elizabeth on Monday night.

South Africa A will field not one but two NMMU stars when they face Australia A in the first of two four-day cricket tests Down Under next week.

The NMMU Madibaz are determined to bounce back after losing out to Varsity Football minnows the University of Johannesburg in their first away game of the tournament on Monday night.

The NMMU Madibaz will field a full-strength attack when they face newcomers the University of Johannesburg in their first away game of the Varsity Football tournament on Monday night.

NMMU Madibaz captain Kurt Duff led by example to scoop the FNB Man of the Match award in the opening game of the Varsity Football tournament against NWU in Port Elizabeth on Monday evening.

The NMMU Madibaz held NWU to a hard-fought 2-2 draw in their opening game of the Varsity Football campaign in Port Elizabeth on Monday night.

The Mecer Madibaz men's team put on a solid display of attacking hockey to finish second overall at the University Sport South Africa tournament in Pretoria last week.

Billabong Madibaz's Jean du Plessis was on the crest of the wave after winning the men's title at the University Sport South Africa surfing competition at Victoria Bay near George recently.

A spirited Bestmed-Shukuma Madibaz cycling team had their rival universities in a spin as they took a convincing win in the team classification at the national student championships at the University of Pretoria on Friday.

The FNB Madibaz will blood their new-look team at the five-day national student rugby championship in Grahamstown next week.

SPAR Madibaz goal keeper Zanele Vimbela will make her full international debut for the South African senior netball team at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, at the end of August.

The Mecer Madibaz men's hockey side will field a full-strength attack that includes Protea player Natius Malgraff when they take on South Africa's best during the University Sport South Africa tournament in Pretoria from June 30.

The Bestmed-Shukuma Madibaz cycling team have their sights set on the top step of the podium at the three-day University Sport South Africa cycling championship, which starts in Pretoria on July 1.

The majority of the SPAR Proteas netball team will be in action when the players turn out for their respective institutions at the national university championships in Port Elizabeth later this month.

The Billabong Madibaz surfing team will have a score to settle when they take on some of South Africa's best in their own backyard during next week's University Sport South Africa (Ussa) tournament.

Madibaz number one Jason le Roux will be one of the hometown favourites for the men's title in the third annual Brian Bands NMMU Open, which takes place in Port Elizabeth from June 6 to 8.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University student and hammer throw specialist Mieke Stander has been selected to represent South Africa at the 17th annual Confederation of Universities and Colleges of Southern Africa Games in Zambia in August.

NMMU will be hosting South Africa's top squash players in the Friendly City for the third Brian Bands NMMU Open squash tournament next month.

Qualifying for the University Sport South Africa national championship was a slam dunk for the young Madibaz men's basketball team who remained unbeaten in the Eastern Province qualifiers, which finished on Sunday.

Mecer-Madibaz hockey star Ignatius Malgraff is jetting off to the Netherlands in just over a week after being selected for the national senior World Cup team on Friday.

The Madibaz secured a spot in next year's lucrative Varsity Athletics series with an impressive performance at the South African Student Athletics Championships that took place in Pretoria over the weekend.

After impressive performances in the run-up to the final of the Momentum National Club Cricket Championship, the NMMU-Madibaz once again came unstuck against Tuks at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Monday.

NMMU will be eyeing a strong start at the Momentum National Club Cricket Championship tournament when they take on Free State University in their opening fixture in Pretoria today.

Madibaz judo star Matthew Chase was included in the South African student team after claiming two gold medals at the Ussa championships at NMMU's Missionvale Campus in Port Elizabeth over the weekend.

Five universities are set to battle it out for top honours in the USSA judo tournament that takes place at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Missionvale Campus this week.

FNB NMMU came within striking distance of their FNB Varsity Cup dream as they went down fighting in their semifinal clash against FNB NWU-Pukke in Potchefstroom on Monday night.

FNB NMMU have named an unchanged squad to take on log leaders FNB NWU-Pukke in their do-or-die FNB Varsity Cup semifinal clash in Potchefstroom on Monday night.

NMMU student Jonguxolo Mani has his sights set on walking off with the gold medal in the mile event at the Varsity Athletics meeting in Port Elizabeth on Friday night.

FNB NMMU ended their FNB Varsity Cup round-robin campaign in dramatic fashion when their one-point loss to the FNB Shimlas turned into a "win" as they secured a semifinal spot on Monday night.

High-jumper Morita Botha will be aiming to raise the bar for the Madibaz team when she competes against the country's best in the first Varsity Athletics meeting at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday night.

Non-profit community organisations will have an opportunity to raise funds for their institution simply by attending the action-packed Varsity Athletics meeting at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on March 21.

FNB NMMU will be looking to secure their semifinal berth in the FNB Varsity Cup rugby tournament when they take to the field against the FNB Shimlas in Bloemfontein on Monday night.

FNB NMMU continued their march towards the FNB Varsity Cup semifinals in a water-logged 19-9 win over defending champions FNB Tuks in Pretoria on Monday evening.

Madibaz striker Natius Malgraff has been selected for the South African men's hockey side to compete in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, which starts in Malaysia on Thursday.

FNB NMMU head coach David Maidza has made several strategic changes to his side that will take on defending champions FNB Tuks in their crucial sixth-round FNB Varsity Cup encounter in Pretoria tonight.

Madibaz all-rounder Kirwin Christoffels is one step closer to achieving his dream of padding up for the Proteas after an impressive showing at the recent ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

South Africa's top-flight track and field stars are set to descend on Port Elizabeth for the first instalment of the annual FNB Varsity Athletics series, which gets underway at the NMMU Stadium on March 21.

A torrential downpour did little to dampen FNB NMMU's spirits, as they rallied to a much-needed 18-12 win over FNB Wits in the fifth round of the FNB Varsity Cup in Johannesburg on Monday night.

The Madibaz teams made the most of their home-court advantage to dominate the SPAR-NMMU Netball Tournament in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Eastern Province Kings star Kayle van Zyl has returned from injury to join the FNB NMMU side for their fifth-round FNB Varsity Cup clash with FNB Wits in Johannesburg on Monday night.

After their second straight loss in the FNB Varsity Cup, FNB NMMU will be looking to make a comeback in the wake of their 52-16 drubbing at the hands of FNB NWU-Pukke on Monday night. 

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.

FNB NMMU fullback Jarryd Buys has returned from injury and will rejoin the Madibaz team for round four of the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, on Monday night.

The FNB Ikey Tigers claimed back the Monte Taljaard Trophy from the FNB NMMU Madibaz in Port Elizabeth on Monday night, beating their opponents by 26-13 in a hard-fought Varsity Cup, Round Three match.

FNB NMMU may have suffered their first defeat in this year's FNB Varsity Cup but head coach David Maidza remains optimistic about their march towards the semi-final.

Former South African U23 road champion Clinton Barrow bolted to his third win in the Daily Dispatch SPAR Cycle Tour in East London on Sunday.

In the wake of their bruising encounter with FNB UJ, FNB Madibaz have announced a number of enforced changes to the side that will face FNB UCT on Monday night.

FNB Madibaz held a dominant FNB UJ at bay to claim a nail-biting 21-15 win in their first away game of this year's FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, in Johannesburg on Monday evening.

Former East London resident Conrad Viljoen will return for another crack at reclaiming his title in the Daily Dispatch SPAR Cycle Tour on February 16.

After a hiatus of more than a year, former Olympic sprinter Sergio Mullins made a stellar comeback at the EPA Track and Field League meeting at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

The FNB Madibaz will be without the services of vice-captain Jarryd Buys for their second-round FNB Varsity Cup clash against FNB UJ in Johannesburg on Monday evening.

Multiple junior road and track champion Monique Gerber has demonstrated a blistering return to form ahead of the South African road cycling championships in Durban this week.

Madibaz Athletics Club will host the first meeting of the year for the EPA Track and Field League at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

FNB Madibaz head coach David Maidza said his side had done their university proud after a 45-29 maiden victory over FNB Maties in the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, on Monday evening.

The FNB NMMU Madibaz avenged their semifinal defeat to Maties last year by beating the three-time Varsity Cup champions 45-29 in Port Elizabeth.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University student Marshall Marsh has been selected by Wheelchair Tennis South Africa to compete in two tournaments in the United Kingdom in February.

NMMU have announced their 23-man team that will take on the FNB Maties in the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, in Port Elizabeth on Monday evening.

It will be a case of David versus Goliath when Port Elizabeth's best riders take on South Africa's top pro teams at The Herald VW Cycle Tour on Sunday.

The FNB Madibaz university team ruffled the Free State Cheetahs' fur when they narrowly went down 29-26 to the fancied Super 15 outfit at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday night.

Loosehead prop Roy Godfrey has been named as FNB Madibaz captain for next month's Varsity Cup rugby tournament ahead of Tuesday's important warm-up game against the Free State Cheetahs.

The FNB Madibaz clipped the wings of the SWD Eagles with a 25-15 win in a pre-season friendly rugby match at Outeniqua Park in George on Tuesday evening.

The FNB Madibaz kicked off their Varsity Cup preparations in fine style with a convincing 68-0 win over Spring Rose Rugby Club at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday evening.

The triumphant FNB Madibaz First Rugby XV were, for the first time ever, unbeaten winning all three games and their pool at the USSA National Rugby Tournament held in Wellington from 3-8 July 2011.

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