University of Johannesburg's Alexa Pienaar (left) claimed the silver medal in the World University Squash Championships in Birmingham, England, earlier this month. The women's title was won by England's Lily Taylor (middle), while Malaysians Aika Azman and Zoe Foo (extreme right) shared third place. Picture: Supplied

UJ’s Pienaar takes silver at world varsity squash champs

Squash star Alexa Pienaar kept the University of Johannesburg flag flying high when she won the silver medal at the World University Squash Championships...
Hayley Ward

Madibaz star Ward gains valuable world squash experience

Madibaz player Hayley Ward relished the opportunity to further her promising squash career after ending seventh in the World University Championships in England earlier...
Mihlali Mahlangeni has helped the SPAR Madibaz team to reach the verge of qualifying for the semifinals in the Varsity Netball tournament this season. Picture: Michael Sheehan/Varsity Sports

Madibaz shape up for key encounter with Maties

The SPAR Madibaz netball team are geared up to make one final push for a spot in the Varsity Netball semifinals when they host...
SPAR Madibaz player Bianca Blom shoots for goal during their Varsity Netball match against North-West University in Stellenbosch on Monday. Picture: Kevin Sawyer

Twin netball success a highlight for Madibaz

The SPAR Madibaz team enjoyed one of their most notable periods in Varsity Netball when, for the first time, they defeated both Free State...
Jeanie Steyn

Madibaz motivation high after good start

The SPAR Madibaz team are fully motivated to achieve their goal of reaching the Varsity Netball semifinals as they prepare for the next round...

Hockey icons embark on national school development tour

Recognising that the future of South African hockey lies in the nationwide talent-base at school level, former and current, professional players and coaches will...
Nobubele Phuza of SPAR Madibaz controls possession against University of Western Cape in the Varsity Netball tournament at the Madibaz Indoor Sports Centre in Port Elizabeth at the weekend. Picture: Michael Sheehan/Varsity Sports

Phuza stars in bright start by Madibaz

Madibaz star Nobubele Phuza made an early impression on the Varsity Netball tournament when she was twice named player of the match on the...
Nolusindiso Twani will be vice-captain of the SPAR Madibaz netball team that begins the Varsity Netball tournament at the Madibaz Sports Centre at the Nelson Mandela University South Campus in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Picture: AM Photography

Madibaz coach buoyant ahead of Varsity Netball

The emergence of a promising group of first-years has put SPAR Madibaz netball coach Lana Krige in a buoyant mood ahead of the opening...
Mzee Sotsaka and Brad Betts

Champs medal major highlight for UJ rower

University of Johannesburg student Mzwandile Sotsaka achieved the greatest moment of his rowing career thus far when he claimed a bronze medal at the...
Butterfly specialist Alard Basson will have a big role to play for the Nedbank Madibaz swimming team when they compete in the University Sport South Africa gala at the Newton Park pool in Port Elizabeth from Friday to Sunday. Picture: Supplied

Madibaz swimmers on a mission at USSA gala

The Nedbank Madibaz swimming team will be aiming to show they can match the top varsities in the country when the University Sport South...