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SPU football player of the year reflects on 2019

Northern Cape Sol Plaatje University Varsity Sports May 15, 2020

For as long as he can recall, SPU’s 2019 soccer royalty, Okuhle Lwana always had a passion for football. Born in Flagstaff, situated in the Eastern Cape, Lwana states that much of his football inspiration is attributed to his older brother, who was once a football player. “As a... Read more

Joy as Madibaz rugby returns to Varsity Cup

Eastern Cape Latest news Nelson Mandela University Varsity Sports May 5, 2020

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. After two years of playing in the Varsity Shield, the Nelson Mandela University outfit have returned to the top flight... Read more

Academic, sport focus produces worthy graduates

Eastern Cape Latest news Nelson Mandela University Varsity Sports Apr 30, 2020

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. The 37-year-old coach, who is also a leading player, has had an influential role in Nelson Mandela University’s squash fortunes since he moved... Read more

SA gold medalist Tatjana Schoenmaker joins team UA

Blazing a trail for sportswomen in South Africa

Latest news Regions University of Cape Town Varsity Sports Western Cape Apr 3, 2020

With the success of sportswomen in South Africa ever increasing, it is not only the action on the pitch that has been receiving much-deserved plaudits and support. Amid the International Women’s Day celebrations in March 2020, 25 women in sport – including a group from University Sports South Africa –... Read more

Madibaz await key Varsity Cup rugby decision

Eastern Cape Latest news Nelson Mandela University Varsity Sports Apr 2, 2020

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 worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus and the subsequent hold on all sporting events saw the Nelson Mandela University’s Varsity Shield... Read more

Champions impart knowledge amidst uncertain times

UWC Sport launches an elite high-performance centre

Athletics Latest news University of the Western Cape Western Cape Mar 16, 2020

High-Performance Centres (HPC) have proven to have tremendous benefits for athletes who wish to take their game to the next level. And athletes at UWC with these dreams will soon have the chance to make them a reality. When the University’s High-Performance Centre launches in June 2020, more athletes... Read more

Madibaz crowned Super League squash champions

Achievers Latest news Varsity Sports Mar 13, 2020

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 squash champions at Londt Park in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday. Jason le Roux’s side went through their league programme unbeaten, sealing the deal... Read more

Kovsie selected for Banyana Banyana

Achievers Latest news Soccer University of the Free State Varsity Sports Mar 10, 2020

Whether she takes to the field or not, being part of the senior national women’s soccer team is already an accomplishment, says Nomsa Mathontsi. The BAdmin student in Economic and Management Sciences has been chosen for the Banyana Banyana squad for the first time. They face Lesotho on Sunday, 8 March... Read more