Fort Hare confident of getting over ‘Top 4’ hurdle at USSA 7s

The University of Fort Hare’s women’s team are ready to shake off their “Top-4” tag and go all the way at the USSA 7s rugby tournament in Kimberley at the weekend. ...

Dancers young and old ace provincial championship

University of Fort Hare dancesport coach Thandisizwe Matyumza has a reputation for being a cool customer but not even he could contain his excitement after the weekend’s Eastern Cape championships.

New Madibaz cricket coach’s career becomes full circle

Experienced coach Garth Anderson has a burning ambition to guide the Madibaz to the upper echelons of university cricket after being appointed as the new Nelson Mandela University mentor.

Fort Hare move in on record-breaking Heritage Open

A record number of entries have been received for the University of Fort Hare Heritage Open chess tournament taking place at the institution’s East London campus this weekend.

Fort Hare dancers win treasure trove of trophies in Seychelles

It was rather fitting that the biggest moment of the year for the dancers of the University of Fort Hare came in one of the most idyllic settings on the planet.

Agricultural economics students build on UFH’s conference legacy

Seven Fort Hare students will continue the university’s proud tradition of presenting papers at the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) conference in Durban next week.

Fort Hare’s Prof Maroyi calls for greater protection of SA flora

The professorial inauguration of Professor Alfred Maroyi by Fort Hare will be remembered as much for his powerful message to use South Africa’s precious plant resources responsibly as it will the ...

Fort Hare’s rowers are no longer USSA minnows

Fort Hare’s performance at the Universities Boat Race in Port Alfred over the weekend has sounded a warning to tertiary teams around the country – they are here to compete.

Breaststroke maestro puts technique to the test at USSA gala

Madibaz breaststroke exponent Dylan Botha, who is fascinated by the subtle complexities of the stroke, will put his technique to the test at the University Sports South Africa gala this weekend.

Matthews king of the forests after conquering George Madibaz run

Nedbank Running Club’s Selwyn Matthews has pulled off the incredible feat of winning both forest runs staged on the Garden Route this year.