Encounter Series receives a boost from Liberty
Cycling December 7, 2018
The annual Encounter Series, which includes three multi-stage races under the ASG Events banner, will retain its popular status among South African mountain-bikers after Liberty renewed their sponsorship for 2019. The series will begin with the seven-stage TransCape journey from George to Franschhoek in February and continues with the... Read more
Madibaz women chase a medal in USSA water polo
Swimming December 6, 2018
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 event takes place at the Joan Harrison Complex in East London from Saturday to Monday. Madibaz Sport water polo... Read more
Springbok wing hopes to inspire others
Rugby December 4, 2018
Former University of Johannesburg star and current Springbok player Aphiwe Dyantyi hopes his meteoric rise to stardom will provide inspiration for young rugby players coming through the ranks to follow in his footsteps. The 24-year-old wing shot to prominence this year with a series of stunning performances for the... Read more
Emphasis placed on teamwork at Tour of Good Hope
Cycling November 30, 2018
A new format for the amateur categories will place the emphasis on teamwork when the Takealot Tour of Good Hope takes place in the Western Cape next year. South Africa’s premier road cycle tour, which takes place in the Cape Winelands from March 4 to 8, will see several... Read more
Madibaz cricketers want to show their potential
Cricket November 30, 2018
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. The annual competition takes place in Stellenbosch from December 3 to 7 and Nelson Mandela University will be fielding two teams, Madibaz A... Read more
Cycling: Boost for Demacon team from Positive Sports
Cycling November 29, 2018
South African cycling distribution company Positive Sports Solutions and the Demacon Ladies Cycling Team will next year continue their partnership, which proved highly successful in 2018. The Demacon Ladies Cycling Team had a remarkable year in SA road cycling with their team members winning 17 of the 18 races... Read more
Day of success at SPAR River Paddle Challenge
Varsity Sports November 27, 2018
The second edition of the SPAR River Paddle Challenge proved a resounding success as a full field of competitors enjoyed the unique course on Port Elizabeth’s Swartkops River on Saturday. Taking place at Dufour Park, paddlers of all ages and disciplines tested themselves in the river estuary, where the... Read more
Madibaz sport director to attend World Student Games
Varsity Sports November 21, 2018
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. The director of sport at Nelson Mandela University will be deputy head of the South African delegation for the world... Read more
Kachelhoffer ready to show competitive edge
Cycling November 19, 2018
Former champion Hanco Kachelhoffer knew his competitive edge will kick in when he bid for another title at the Sanlam Investments MTB Invitational in the Western Cape this past weekend. The two-day mountain-bike race took place from the Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville, Cape Town, on Saturday and Sunday,... Read more
Madibaz: Golden haul by karate star
Karate November 9, 2018
Madibaz karateka Adre Weideman enhanced her standing in the sport when she returned from a recent national tournament in Stellenbosch with four gold medals. The 20-year-old Nelson Mandela University student, from Korsten in Port Elizabeth, competed in the Goju Kai tournament last month and ruled the kata and kumite... Read more
