News published February 2025
Van Zijl stands tall as Madibaz aim to bounce back in Shield derby
19 Feb 2025
The Madibaz are looking to harness the energy of home support for their crucial FNB Varsity Shield showdown against Fort Hare on Friday. The Mandela University outfit will be eager to bounce back after a tough 40-14 opening-round defeat in Durban to Varsity College, who knocked them out of last year’s competition at the semifinal stage. Read More
19 Feb 2025
The Madibaz are looking to harness the energy of home support for their crucial FNB Varsity Shield showdown against Fort Hare on Friday. The Mandela University outfit will be eager to bounce back after a tough 40-14 opening-round defeat in Durban to Varsity College, who knocked them out of last year’s competition at the semifinal stage. Read More
Madibaz plan to outflank opponents with WP U19 loosie
14 Feb 2025
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. The 19-year-old, who will spend at least the next three years in Gqeberha studying towards a quantity surveying qualification at Mandela University, is one of coach David Manuel’s big coups for the FNB Varsity Shield. Read More
14 Feb 2025
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. The 19-year-old, who will spend at least the next three years in Gqeberha studying towards a quantity surveying qualification at Mandela University, is one of coach David Manuel’s big coups for the FNB Varsity Shield. Read More
Culinary jetsetter dons head chef toque in time for Valentine's
12 Feb 2025
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. He was recently tasked with running the very same kitchen at the Radisson Blu in Gqeberha he first worked in as a dish washer years earlier. Read More
12 Feb 2025
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. He was recently tasked with running the very same kitchen at the Radisson Blu in Gqeberha he first worked in as a dish washer years earlier. Read More
Madibaz skipper calls for love affair with 'consistency' in Shield
12 Feb 2025
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 Durban on Valentine’s Day. The Mandela University outfit will certainly have to hit the ground running against Varsity College, who toppled them in the semifinals last year. Read More
12 Feb 2025
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 Durban on Valentine’s Day. The Mandela University outfit will certainly have to hit the ground running against Varsity College, who toppled them in the semifinals last year. Read More
Madibaz rookie a formidable presence with speed to burn
10 Feb 2025
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. The 19-year-old utility back, who stands well over six feet in his socks, is among a slew of rookies who will represent Mandela University in this year’s Varsity Shield. Read More
10 Feb 2025
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. The 19-year-old utility back, who stands well over six feet in his socks, is among a slew of rookies who will represent Mandela University in this year’s Varsity Shield. Read More
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