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Madibaz hockey co-captain Sachin Padayachee were named sportsman of the year at the Madibaz Sport Awards
UNIVERSITY SPORT

Van Tonder and Padayachee top of class at Madibaz Sport Awards

Proteas netball star Juanita van Tonder and hockey standout Sachin Padayachee took top honours at the annual Madibaz Sport Awards in Gqeberha, celebrating a stellar year of university athletics.

  • Full Stop Communications
Madibaz hockey player Caden Skinnette has been chosen for the SA U21 men’s squad.
FIELD HOCKEY

Madibaz hockey duo off to Junior World Cup in 2027

Mandela University hockey stars Caden Skinnette and Kian Cambier have been selected for the South African U21 squad ahead of the 2027 FIH Junior World Cup.

NMU dean of students Dr Sibusiso Mchunu, left, Madibaz Sport director Vuyo Bongela and Madibaz Cricket Club president Dev Govindjee oversee the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand new clubhouse at the Absa Oval at Nelson Mandela University
CRICKET
Premium

New NMU clubhouse opens doors for cricket

Nelson Mandela University has unveiled a modern cricket clubhouse at Madiba's Oval, replacing flood-damaged facilities to nurture top sporting talent alongside academic excellence.

  • Amir Chetty
Top Gqeberha chess player Osia Phokela is contemplating his biggest move yet after being selected for the Ussa team to compete at the Fisu World University Games in China this month
CHESS

World University Games chess star’s biggest move yet

Mandela University chess standout Osia Phokela is set to take on the world's best student players at the FISU World University Games in Liaocheng, China.