Online Training Changes Face of Tuks Netball Coaching
The COVID-19 lockdown has changed the face of coaching, with online training taking off. Head of Tuks Netball, Jenny van Dyk, is eager to continue this trend post lockdown as she tells Celine Abrahams about the value that online coaching has added to the team’s programmes.
Thalea Smidt On the Comeback
Talented Tuks Varsity Football captain, Thalea Smidt, dreams of signing a professional contract and representing Banyana Banyana. For now, she is focussing on boosting her academic qualifications as she recovers from a leg injury that has kept her out of the game for eight months.
Step Into the Unknown for Hartley
South African sprint queen Bridgitte Hartley is hopeful of making her Olympic dream a reality as a cloud of uncertainty hangs over her qualification for the event.
Tuks Sport Continues to Invest in Female Athletes
Tuks Sport is aiming to produce more Olympic prospects by providing scholarships to encourage female athletes to participate in various sporting codes
Tuks Gymnast Wins Silver at Olympic Hopes Cup
14-year-old Tuks gymnast, Phiwe Nhleko, recently earned her first international medal at the Olympic Hopes Cup in Czech Republic
Burger Leaves Impressive Legacy
SPAR Proteas’ centre, Erin Burger, has left an impressive legacy behind which includes 125 tests matches after retiring from the international netball scene
Kovsies’ Mdletshe to Captain ‘Baby’ Proteas Squad
Kovsies’ Sikholiwe Mdletshe has been named as the captain for the Under-21 Baby Proteas squad ahead of their SPAR Challenge International Netball Series against Zimbabwe at the end of November
UCT Seal Varsity MTB Title
UCT’s Courteney Webb and Amy Tait won their third straight stage of the Varsity MTB to claim the overall title on Wednesday
Webb and Tait Make It a Double for UCT on Varsity MTB Stage Two
UCT’s pair consisting of Courteney Webb and Amy Tait claimed back-to-back victories to extend their overall lead in the Varsity MTB on Tuesday
UCT Weather the Storm to Reinforce Varsity MTB Favourites Tag
The pair of Courteney Webb and Amy Tait of UCT arrived well ahead of their neighbours in stage one of the Varsity MTB competition on Monday
Behind the Player – TUT Varsity Netball Captain, Happy Makofane
TUT’s Varsity Netball Captain Happy Makofane made her first appearance in over six years for the university team and grabbed her opportunity with both hands, however the shooter revealed more about herself off the court
Tuks Make History by Winning Nail-Biting Final Against Maties
2019 Varsity Netball champions Tuks became the first side in the tournament’s history to claim honours having been unbeaten throughout the campaign after an intense final against Maties at the Rembrandt Hall on Monday evening