When it comes to hockey, Celia Seerane can genuinely claim to have done it all. The 33-year-old Tuks player has 173 caps playing for the women’s national hockey team, scored 20 goals, was South Africa’s female player of the year in 2017 and is an Olympian. But the hunger to play on remains. Seerane aims…
Tia Casswell will aim to set up goal-scoring opportunities when she plays for South Africa during tomorrow’s Women’s Water Polo Under-20 Championships in Portugal. According to the Tuks second-year medical student, water polo is the ultimate game. “There is that sense of unity. You are never playing for yourself. It is always about the team….
Tuks athlete Erin Gallagher has captured international attention with her outstanding performance at the World Student Games held in Chengdu, China. Displaying unwavering dedication and skill, Gallagher secured a remarkable second-place finish in the fiercely competitive women’s 50m-butterfly event, earning South Africa its second medal at the Games. Gallagher has twice improved the South African…
Tatjana Schoenmaker and Rocco Meiring are the real deal in performing at their best when it matters most. It was proved yesterday when the Tuks swimmer won silver in the 100m breaststroke during Swimming World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Schoenmaker has now won 11 medals (six gold and five silver) at major international events. There…
On Thursday 27 July 2023, when Wian Roux takes aim with his bow on the bull during the Summer FISU World Student Games in Chengdu, China, it will be with the purpose to medal. He is no stranger to doing so. He won a silver in the recurve archery competition during the 2018 African Youth…
Jovan van Vuuren stages a remarkable recovery from a career-threatening injury. Jovan van Vuuren, the South African long jump champion, had a near-fainting moment when his doctor delivered the grim news of a severe hamstring injury. Nevertheless, he’s determined not to relinquish his hopes for 2023 without putting up a resilient fight. Unfortunately, it does…
Eight years ago, Shakira January would have battled to keep her head above water in a swimming pool but not anymore. A lot has changed. Shakira January is now a seasoned international water polo player. In July, the 20-year-old January and Esihle Zondo will represent South Africa at the World Championships in Japan. Earlier this…
The assault case against the director of Rugby at Rondebosch Boys High School and Western Province Craven week head coach, Clinton Van Rensburg, appearing before the Wynberg Magistrate Court continuing on 07 August 2023. In this matter, he faces charges of assault of a minor for an incident that happened on 13 August 2022 involving…
Lizo Gqoboka, the Springbok forward, bids farewell to the Vodacom Bulls family as he embarks on a new journey with a yet-to-be-disclosed club, as confirmed by his management team. Since joining in 2016, Gqoboka has made 108 caps across all competitions, becoming a key figure in the team’s success. He has achieved accolades such as…
The men’s hockey team from Tuks demonstrated that their extensive hours of training paid off when they clinched the title in Durban, defeating Maties with an impressive scoreline of 4-1 in the final. Throughout the tournament, the champions showcased their prowess by scoring 22 goals and conceding only six. Coach Sigz Ntuli expressed his satisfaction,…
