National recognition for young Madibaz netball stars

6 Oct 20 By Full Stop

A quartet of teenage SPAR Madibaz netball players highlighted their potential when they were chosen for the South African U21 squad in preparation for the World Youth Cup next year.

Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University, SPAR Madibaz netball, World Youth Cup 2021

Wheelchair Wednesday set to reach 1 200 donations

1 Oct 20 By Full Stop

In a year when many major events were derailed, SPAR Eastern Cape and the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities in Nelson Mandela Bay reaffirmed their commitment to the Wheelchair Wednesday ...

Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities, Nelson Mandela Bay, SPAR Eastern Cape, Wheelchair Wednesday

Women’s Challenge wrapped up with donations to beneficiaries

10 Sep 20 By Full Stop

SPAR Eastern Cape wrapped up the Women’s Challenge with a donation to beneficiaries on Saturday in a year when the Covid-19 pandemic put paid to the running of the 5km and ...

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Madibaz chess star plots upward curve in rankings

10 Sep 20 By Full Stop

Nelson Mandela University student Charlize van Zyl emerged from a challenging Online Chess Olympiad tournament with fresh determination to improve her status in the sport.

Charlize van Zyl, chess, Madibaz, Nelson Mandela University, Online Chess Olympiad

Madibaz coaches given insight into Blitzboks’ values

7 Sep 20 By Full Stop

Nelson Mandela University coaches were given a fascinating insight into what makes the Blitzboks rugby squad tick through a webinar with head coach Neil Powell last week.

Madibaz, Madibaz Rugby, Neil Powell, Nelson Mandela University, webinar

Madibaz swimming stars show artistry in virtual championships

1 Sep 20 By Full Stop

In a year that has thrown up a special set of challenges, transforming the impossible into the possible has been Madibaz artistic swimming star Courtney Musson’s mantra.

Courtney Musson, Madibaz, Madibaz artistic swimming, Nelson Mandela University

Madibaz name new coach to tackle Varsity Cup

17 Aug 20 By Full Stop

New FNB Madibaz rugby coach Andre Tredoux wants to make Nelson Mandela University the institution of choice for talented players in the Eastern Cape.

Andre Tredoux, Madibaz, Madibaz Rugby, Varsity Cup

Chess star making all the right moves ahead of online Olympiad

29 Jul 20 By Full Stop

Madibaz student Charlize van Zyl will use the time left ahead of South Africa’s entry into the Online Chess Olympiad to fine-tune her preparations for the competition in August.

Charlize van Zyl, Madibaz, Nelson Mandela University, Online Chess Olympiad, World Olympiad

Ninth Wheelchair Wednesday campaign launched on Mandela Day

20 Jul 20 By Full Stop

The ninth Wheelchair Wednesday campaign was launched by SPAR Eastern Cape and the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities (APD) with a special tribute to late president Nelson Mandela in Port ...

Beneficiaries win despite cancellation of SPAR Women’s Challenge

6 Jul 20 By Full Stop

After an initial postponement, SPAR Eastern Cape announced the cancellation of the 2020 Women’s Challenge road running event today.

athletics, Port Elizabeth, SPAR Eastern Cape, SPAR Women's Challenge

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