By Professor Heloise Sathorar, Executive Dean, Faculty of Education, Nelson Mandela University (below) The release of the results of the Class of 2024 provides us with an opportune moment to celebrate the achievements of our learners while also reflecting on the disparities plaguing our education system. Despite three decades... Read more
A strong start to the USSA cricket tournament in Bloemfontein recently laid the foundation for the Madibaz A team to win promotion to the A-section in 2025. The Mandela University side – guided by coach Garth Anderson and captain Buvayise Manyakanyaka – won all five matches to put the... Read more
The Madibaz shrugged off a nervy start to string together a series of impressive wins in the USSA tennis tournament to qualify for the A-section next year. After two tough ties against Tuks and Kovsies went against them, the players from Mandela University hit their straps in the remaining... Read more
Madibaz chess “master” Gerald Wagner showed he could duel with the best by finishing runner-up at the USSA tournament in Pretoria last week. The mechatronics student produced his best individual performance yet in his third and final USSAs, ending the competition with 7.5 points from his nine games. He... Read more
The Madibaz will be able to build on some eye-catching performances at the recent USSA golf tournament when they host the 2025 edition in Gqeberha. The Madibaz B-outfit won in the B-division while the A-team finished in a workmanlike sixth place in the A-section at the unfamiliar Bloemfontein Golf... Read more
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 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
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
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
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
