Shaping justice and revolutionising legal education for a transformative South Africa
Nelson Mandela University September 26, 2024
By Dr Lynn Biggs, Executive Dean, Faculty of Law, Nelson Mandela University Legal education has traditionally been seen as the cornerstone of shaping society’s future leaders, policymakers, and advocates of justice. As we stand on the brink of a new era in South Africa, the call for a transformative... Read more
It’s mission accomplished for Sibeko at Madibaz half marathon
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University August 5, 2024
It was mission accomplished for Simon Sibeko, who ran a personal best and ticked off Project 63 to win the Madibaz half marathon in Gqeberha over the weekend. The 29-year-old from Ikhamva Athletics Club crossed the line in the Madibaz Stadium at Mandela University in 1:02:20, holding off club... Read more
Madibaz purge turnovers to turn over new leaf
Eastern CapeGautengNelson Mandela UniversityRugby June 28, 2024
The Madibaz rugby team will look to improve across the board when they face their peers at the University Sports South Africa tournament next week. The Mandela University outfit faces the demanding prospect of three games in five days as they look to lay down a marker for the... Read more
Self-belief critical to Madibaz’s USSA netball dream
Eastern CapeGautengNelson Mandela UniversityNetball June 28, 2024
Madibaz netball coach Jeanie Steyn is banking on the team’s self-belief to guide them to the podium in the University Sports South Africa tournament next week. The event takes place at the University of Johannesburg from July 1 to 5. The Mandela University side is looking to repeat, or... Read more
Madibaz hockey teams ready for massive push at USSAs
Eastern CapeGautengHockeyNelson Mandela University June 28, 2024
The Madibaz men’s hockey team have one goal in mind and that is to win back a spot in the A section of the University Sports South Africa tournament when they travel to Johannesburg this weekend. They came close to doing just that last year after being relegated two... Read more
Madibaz karatekas click into gear ahead of USSA champs
KarateNelson Mandela University June 22, 2024
Hosts Madibaz claimed a medal haul of 18 at the Nelson Mandela University Semi-Contact Senior Open to click into gear ahead of the upcoming University Sports South Africa tournament. The Open, which took place at Missionvale Campus in Gqeberha, attracted 70 competitors. They included karatekas from the Southern Cape... Read more
The South African government recently published a revised critical skills list. This register of 142 occupations includes those skills the government considers to be critically needed in the country and fundamental to stimulate economic growth and development. Compiled after extensive engagement between government departments, academic institutions, professional bodies and... Read more
Madibaz’s number one, Michael Donaldson, will use the University Sports South Africa tournament as a stepping stone to higher honours as he focuses on constructing his squash career. The 19-year-old architecture student will head up a young Nelson Mandela University team at the annual week in Johannesburg from June... Read more
Madibaz hockey captain cooking at maiden Ironman 70.3
Nelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports May 10, 2024
Madibaz hockey captain Chelsey Cooke went into her maiden Ironman 70.3 triathlon with the objective of just finishing. Yet, when the sand settled on the Gqeberha beachfront, the 20-year-old Mandela University student found herself on top of the podium in the 18 to 24 age category. Cooke cracked a... Read more
SA’s top students aim to qualify for squash Worlds at NMU Open
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityNorth-West UniversitySquashUniversity of Pretoria April 11, 2024
The Nelson Mandela University Open squash tournament, named a selection event for the student Worlds in Johannesburg in September, has attracted a star-studded national field. Tristen Worth will target his second title in three years at Crusaders in Gqeberha from today to Saturday. The East London local, who has... Read more
