News published March 2025
Conrad rocks as he comes of age in Varsity Shield
20 Mar 2025
Madibaz flyhalf Raashied Conrad showed off his full arsenal of skills as he turned in a man-of-the-match performance against Walter Sisulu University in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby tournament last week. The young pivot was easily the most influential player on the field in their 36-14 away victory over the Mdantsane team, scoring a try and slotting a penalty and four conversions for a... Read More
20 Mar 2025
Madibaz flyhalf Raashied Conrad showed off his full arsenal of skills as he turned in a man-of-the-match performance against Walter Sisulu University in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby tournament last week. The young pivot was easily the most influential player on the field in their 36-14 away victory over the Mdantsane team, scoring a try and slotting a penalty and four conversions for a... Read More
Coega mill confident SA can be continent's green-steel hub
19 Mar 2025
South Africa’s steel production output last year reflects the significant contribution being made by secondary-steel producers to the economy and efforts to curb carbon emissions. Amit Saini, one of the directors of Gqeberha-based mini mill Coega Steels Pty Ltd, explained that the manufacture of so-called “green steel” had gained greater prominence as industries embraced sustainable... Read More
19 Mar 2025
South Africa’s steel production output last year reflects the significant contribution being made by secondary-steel producers to the economy and efforts to curb carbon emissions. Amit Saini, one of the directors of Gqeberha-based mini mill Coega Steels Pty Ltd, explained that the manufacture of so-called “green steel” had gained greater prominence as industries embraced sustainable... Read More
Early-season netball skirmish puts target on back of champions
19 Mar 2025
Mandela University’s teams head into battle with hopes of gunning down the two-time defending champions at the Madibaz Netball Tournament in Gqeberha this weekend. One of South Africa’s leading outfits, the North-West University Eagles, will have a target on their back as they vie for a hat-trick of titles in consecutive years. Read More
19 Mar 2025
Mandela University’s teams head into battle with hopes of gunning down the two-time defending champions at the Madibaz Netball Tournament in Gqeberha this weekend. One of South Africa’s leading outfits, the North-West University Eagles, will have a target on their back as they vie for a hat-trick of titles in consecutive years. Read More
Composure until bitter end key to heart-stopping Madibaz victory
14 Mar 2025
An extraordinary commitment to ball retention combined with loads of patience proved decisive in the Madibaz’s dramatic victory over the University of the Western Cape in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby competition. Geed up by a boisterous home crowd that packed out Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, the Mandela University side did not relent as they edged their way across the field in... Read More
14 Mar 2025
An extraordinary commitment to ball retention combined with loads of patience proved decisive in the Madibaz’s dramatic victory over the University of the Western Cape in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby competition. Geed up by a boisterous home crowd that packed out Madibaz Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, the Mandela University side did not relent as they edged their way across the field in... Read More
Press release: Rising rugby star Zaza wings it all the way to the top
12 Mar 2025
Emihle Zaza’s journey from rugby obscurity to a starring role in the FNB Varsity Shield for the Madibaz is one fit for the movies. The dynamic wing left the dusty streets of rural Qonce behind and found his way through junior and club structures en route to establishing himself as a valuable member of the Mandela University outfit. Read More
12 Mar 2025
Emihle Zaza’s journey from rugby obscurity to a starring role in the FNB Varsity Shield for the Madibaz is one fit for the movies. The dynamic wing left the dusty streets of rural Qonce behind and found his way through junior and club structures en route to establishing himself as a valuable member of the Mandela University outfit. Read More
Technically-gifted coach set to elevate Madibaz women's football
07 Mar 2025
New Madibaz women’s football coach Nolitha Mhlomi is determined to elevate the status of the code at Mandela University in Gqeberha. The 27-year-old took the reins this month and is eager to advance her career as well as women’s football at the institution. Read More
07 Mar 2025
New Madibaz women’s football coach Nolitha Mhlomi is determined to elevate the status of the code at Mandela University in Gqeberha. The 27-year-old took the reins this month and is eager to advance her career as well as women’s football at the institution. Read More
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