Next week, the 19-year old Matt Millward could do what no other Tuks student-athlete ever did, and that is to finish on the podium on day three of the My Life Dusi Canoe Marathon (Pietermaritzburg to Durban). The youngster certainly has the credentials to do so. He and Hank McGregor recently won the 26km Ozzie…
The first Springbok Women camp of the 2022 season, which will culminate in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in October, concluded on Friday with a beach activation and mountain run. The camp was at Muizenberg and St. James, something captain Nolusindiso Booi feels was a strong finish to their week-long effort. The squad…
North West Cricket (NWC) has taken decisive action by suspending Head Coach Monty Jacobs pending the outcome of an independent investigation. This move comes as a response to undisclosed accusations against Jacobs, details of which are expected to be revealed through an independent inquiry led by an appointed lawyer. In light of this suspension, Craig…
Nearing 34, the South African 400m-hurdles champion Wenda Nel can honestly claim to have been there, done that and got the T-shirt to prove it. In the 12 years she has been hurdling, the Tuks athlete won bronze at the Commonwealth Games claimed two African titles and nine South African titles. Nel was also a…
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has learnt with sadness of the passing of legendary broadcaster and revered sports commentator, Dumile Mateza, who departed these shores on Tuesday. Born in Kareedouw in the Eastern Cape 62 years ago, Mateza started out as a teacher at Newell High School in New Brighton, Gqeberha in 1979, but soon swapped…
Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena is over the moon after completing his dream moves to champions Mamelodi Sundowns on a three-and-a-half-year deal in the current transfer window, having been a huge fan of the Pretoria team’s style of play and how they have dominated local football. With many clubs after his signature including Kaizer Chiefs…
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed the match details for the 2021/22 Nedbank Cup last 32 fixtures which will kick-off on Friday, 04 February 2022. The last matches of the round of 32 will be played on Sunday, 13 February 2022. University of Pretoria and Chippa United will kick-off proceedings at Tuks Stadium on…
Cricket can be a risky sport. As well as a risk of muscle and joint injury, the ball can be a major hazard. Cricket balls weigh 163g and can be bowled at over 100kph. However, the biggest risk is to fielders, who go without helmets or gloves. The Cricket First Aid Kit is essential for…
The King Edward VII School Easter Festival (KES Festival) is back and promises to be yet another great sporting spectacle. KES is again privileged to host the Easter Rugby and Hockey Festival, following a hiatus in the past two years due to Covid-9 pandemic this unique event is back and made possible by Standard Bank….
Marco Jansen meticulousness, penetration and durability has made him different from other bowlers. His soaring height, and the high-arm action helps him get that zip and extract extra bounce from almost any surface. Born and bred in Klerksdorp which is located in the North West Province of South Africa, Jansen has had a breakout series…
