Taylor Dart learns from adversity
HockeyUniversity of Johannesburg November 11, 2019
Learning some hard lessons on how to handle adversity has been a key part of the University of Johannesburg hockey star Taylor Dart’s rise to the national level in his chosen sport. As he reflects on his goal of making the squad for next year’s Olympic Games in Japan,... Read more
Seven UJ subjects recognised in Times Higher Education world university rankings
GautengUniversity of Johannesburg November 11, 2019
The Times Higher Education (THE) has recognised seven subjects of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) as among the top in the world in its latest World University Rankings by Subject results that were released on Wednesday, 06 November 2019. THE is one of the leading provider of higher education... Read more
UJ skipper calls for big improvement
Central University of TechnologySoccerUniversity of Johannesburg August 22, 2019
University of Johannesburg soccer captain Sphesihle Mbhele has called for a major improvement across the board when his team continues their Varsity Football campaign in Johannesburg on Thursday. After four rounds the UJ outfit is lying second on the log, three points behind the leaders Tshwane University of Technology.... Read more
University of Johannesburg soccer star Amanda Mthandi says there is a massive air of excitement in the Banyana Banyana camp as they look ahead to their debut World Cup appearance. The South African squad, who left for France last week, will play their opening game against Spain on June... Read more
University of Johannesburg coach Tsoanelo Pholo says their narrow win over Wits yesterday will provide a massive boost for the team in the second leg of the Varsity Hockey women’s tournament this weekend. In winning a tense Johannesburg derby 2-1 in their final game in Cape Town, the UJ... Read more
The University of Johannesburg women’s team will be banking on a classic blend of youth and experience when the Varsity Hockey tournament kicks off in Cape Town next Friday. The first weekend of matches takes place at the UCT astro from May 3 to 6 and UJ hockey manager... Read more
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Sports Director, Nomsa Mahlangu has been recognised for her contribution to varsity sport by being elected president of the Federation of African University Sports. The senior director of sport at UJ, Mahlangu won the election with a big majority when it was held in Entebbe,... Read more
Team effort behind UJ’s first win, says skipper University of Johannesburg rugby captain Adriaan Bester said a concerted team effort was behind their first win in the Varsity Cup tournament this year after they defeated Wits at the UJ Stadium on Monday. In a typically full-blooded Johannesburg derby, the... Read more
University of Johannesburg student scales handcycling heights
CyclingUniversity of Johannesburg February 19, 2019
Four years ago,University of Johannesburg student Palesa Manaleng thought any chance of a career in sport was over when she suffered a cycling accident that left her paralysed from the waist down. Today the University of Johannesburg public relations student is the South African handcycling champion in the H3... Read more
UJ sport scientist relishes her national role
AchieversHockeyUniversity of Johannesburg January 18, 2019
As someone with a passion for sport, University of Johannesburg’s Taren Naidoo is relishing her opportunity to work with some of the top sportswomen in the country. The 31-year-old sports scientist is part of the department at UJ and was last year appointed to work with the national women’s... Read more
