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Former footballer shakes off pressure to find the slot for Madibaz

27 Feb 25 By Full Stop

Madibaz utility back Caleb Friskin has emerged as a player to watch after delivering a composed performance in his team’s morale-boosting victory over Fort Hare in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby ...

Caleb Friskin, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Varsity Shield

Madibaz plan to outflank opponents with WP U19 loosie

13 Feb 25 By Full Stop

There will be plenty of pedigree on the side of the Madibaz scrum this year following the recruitment of Western Province U19 loose-forward Sean van Zijl.

Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University, Sean van Zijl, Varsity Shield

Culinary jetsetter dons head chef toque in time for Valentine’s

11 Feb 25 By Full Stop

This Valentine’s Day executive sous chef Mthobeli “Sunshine” Ndaleni will put his personal stamp on fine dining at one of the Eastern Cape’s premier hotels for the first time.

Executive chef, Mthobeli “Sunshine” Ndaleni, Radisson Blu in Gqeberha, valentine's day

Madibaz skipper calls for love affair with ‘consistency’ in Shield

11 Feb 25 By Full Stop

Madibaz rugby captain Leon van der Merwe has asked his charges to enter into a love affair with “consistency” from the moment they kick off their FNB Varsity Shield campaign in ...

Leon van der Merwe, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University

Madibaz rookie a formidable presence with speed to burn

10 Feb 25 By Full Stop

Woodridge College may not rank among the Eastern Cape’s “big” rugby schools but it has certainly produced a gem in new Madibaz recruit Bukho Pantsi.

Bukho Pantsi, Madibaz Rugby, Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University, Varsity Shield

Scorching run leaves Detshe yearning for more

31 Jan 25 By Full Stop

Madibaz 5 000m star-in-the-making Amanda Detshe scorched the tartan at the Eastern Province League track and field meeting over the weekend to book her ticket to the U23 national championships.

Amanda Detshe, Madibaz athletics, Madibaz Sport, Nelson Mandela University

Manuel throws judo into the mix as Madibaz gear up for Shield

30 Jan 25 By Full Stop

Judo sessions and daily workshops on team standards and culture have become the norm for Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel’s charges while preparing for the annual Varsity Shield season.

David Manuel, Madibaz Sport, Varsity Shield

Sotwili lacing up to emulate Mdantsane boxing legends

28 Jan 25 By Full Stop

Fort Hare boxing sensation Asemahle Sotwili is primed for another bumper year in the ring.

Asemahle Sotwili, UFH, UFH Boxing, UFH Sport

Jali ‘discovered’ in the nick of time to help Fort Hare win bronze

28 Jan 25 By Full Stop

Fort Hare’s Ntokozo Jali proved it is never too late to realise a dream when she came from nowhere to win a bronze medal in table tennis at her debut USSA ...

Ntokozo Jali, UFH, UFH Sport, UFH Table Tennis

Former hockey star gives it stick at USSA tennis champs

20 Jan 25 By Full Stop

Fort Hare had not featured at the USSA tennis championships for 10 years prior to the 2024 edition.

UFH, UFH Sport, UFH Tennis, Unam Velapi