Planning critical to success, say Madibaz cricket graduates

10 Jun 20 By Full Stop

Forward planning to ensure they could handle both their academic and sporting commitments was crucial to their success, say Madibaz cricketers Matthew Christensen and Luphumlo Ncanywa.

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Madibaz rugby graduate tells of victory over adversity

8 Jun 20 By Full Stop

Humble Madibaz rugby prop Tembelihle Yase has demonstrated how hard work and a strong support base helped him achieve his aims after a period of great uncertainty when his varsity funding ...

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Madibaz graduates driven to balance sport and studies

28 May 20 By Full Stop

Drive, old-school discipline and time-management skills are shared traits of the latest crop of Madibaz Sport graduates.

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Relaxed approach underlines Madibaz student’s golf success

14 May 20 By Full Stop

Applying his relaxed demeanour and natural optimism to his game is one of the key qualities that has led to the rise of Madibaz golfer JP van der Watt. The Nelson ...

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Joy as Madibaz rugby returns to Varsity Cup

4 May 20 By Full Stop

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 ...

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Madibaz coach instils combination of academics and sport

29 Apr 20 By Full Stop

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.

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Lockdown lessons to be learnt, says Madibaz athletics manager

22 Apr 20 By Full Stop

Madibaz Sport athletics manager Nellis Bothma has urged student-athletes to take what positive lessons they can from the enforced lockdown period caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Star Madibaz swimmers stay positive during lockdown

8 Apr 20 By Full Stop

The postponement of this year’s Olympic Games, due to have started in late July, has had a massive effect on a multitude of athletes, among them star Madibaz swimmers Alaric and ...

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Academics a top priority for Madibaz student-athletes

6 Apr 20 By Full Stop

Student-athletes should make their studies a priority and maintain good fitness levels while staying safe, say Madibaz Sport managers and coaches.

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Madibaz await key Varsity Cup rugby decision

2 Apr 20 By Full Stop

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 ...

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