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Madibaz will stay grounded, says Prinsloo
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are riding the crest of a wave in the FNB Varsity Shield this season, but star loose forward Bevan Prinsloo says they will stay humble and remain focused on their goals. Prinsloo was named the Player that Rocks after scoring four tries in...
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Record number attend Madibaz Netball tournament
The annual SPAR Madibaz Netball tournament held at the South Campus in Port Elizabeth over the weekend showed the event has continued to grow in popularity with a record 80 teams attending this year. The two-day tournament at Nelson Mandela University accommodates...
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Reasons to be Proud: In their Own Words
Port Elizabeth – Reasons to be Proud is a newsletter, started by Nelson Mandela University roughly seven years ago. The aim is to celebrate its students and their achievements in various fields, but who are the people behind the accolades? Here we provide you with the...
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Showing where it hurts
Some people are frightened by change while others embrace it as the only way forward. Keep in mind that the people you surround yourself with might be surprised by the change in your life and it might take some time for them to adjust to the new you. In his article...
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It’s the vibe of the thing
“[ ]I don’t think I’m quite ready for a relationship. I think we should just vibe and see where that takes us,” are words that have not only affected me but [ ] many individuals within the dating community. It leaves one asking, what exactly is [ ] “vibing” and what...
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Madibaz aim to keep up high standards
The FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to maintain as a high a standard as possible as they seek to make an impact in the FNB Varsity Shield competition this season. In a tough clash in East London on Thursday, the Nelson Mandela University side registered their...
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Campus Life Festival Part 2: Campus Spirit Meets Campus Party
The Campus Life Festival is a classic favourite at the University and has been taking place at Nelson Mandela University for many years now. This year it took place on the 23rd of February and students partook in numerous sports and activities which all led up to the...
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Meet the DJ’s that rocked the Carnival
An exciting and sizzling start to the year was exactly what the Freshers Carnival was. Our campus grounds were flourishing! Amidst the students looking fresh and oozing great energy, hot artists from across the country performed. We were lucky enough to catch...
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FNB Madibaz show dominance
FNB Madibaz made a statement having been recently relegated to the Varsity Shield after an enthralling 38-21 win in the opening game. The Nelson Mandela University team’s opening game was against the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, kicking-off an intense...
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Challenged to Prove Our Worth
As a team that competed in the Varsity Cup semi-finals not so long ago, the Nelson Mandela University (Madibaz) Rugby Team was shocked to find itself relegated from the Varsity Cup last year. The team will now spend the next two seasons in the Varsity Shield log, in...
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