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Madibaz chess star plots upward curve in rankings

Nelson Mandela University student Charlize van Zyl emerged from a challenging Online Chess Olympiad tournament with fresh determination to improve her status in the...
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Madibaz swimming stars show artistry in virtual championships

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

Which are some of the biggest boxing controversies?

Boxing is one of the sports with millions of fans. Even though not everyone likes to watch combat sports, those that do appreciate boxing...
Madibaz chess player Charlize van Zyl has been chosen to represent South Africa at the World Olympiad

Chess star making all the right moves ahead of online Olympiad

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...

7 Rules Every UFC Fan Should Follow While Attending the Event

Many sporting channels broadcast the MMA event live. Nevertheless, there is nothing like watching it at UFC’s live event. You can get all the...

Is MLB Sports World’s Biggest Loser During COVID-19?

As professional sports peer their collective head out from the cover of the COVID-19 pandemic and methodically finds a way to restarting its leagues,...
FNB Madibaz rugby scrumhalf Dundre Maritz says a strong sense of commitment enabled him to achieve his goals in academics and in sports.

Madibaz graduates driven to balance sport and studies

Drive, old-school discipline and time-management skills are shared traits of the latest crop of Madibaz Sport graduates. That – along with support from their families,...
Madibaz student-athlete JP van der Watt has made an impact in his first year at Nelson Mandela University, winning the Humewood Golf Club championships in March.

Relaxed approach underlines Madibaz student’s golf success

Applying his relaxed demeanour and natural optimism to his game is one of the key qualities that has led to the rise of Madibaz...
Madibaz player-coach Jason le Roux has had an influential role on squash at the varsity since he moved to Port Elizabeth in 2011.

Madibaz coach instils combination of academics and sport

Madibaz squash mentor Jason le Roux believes a sensible combination of academic focus and sporting ambition can produce graduates worthy of making an impact...
Madibaz swimming twins Alard (left) and Alaric Basson are working hard to maintain their fitness levels during the 21-day Covid-19 lockdown.

Star Madibaz swimmers stay positive during lockdown

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,...