UJ put up spirited showing at USSA netball week
The UJ netball team won the Premier A section in the USSA tournament at Wits earlier this month, and have promised to continue to strive for promotion after narrowly losing the promotion-relegation match against UWC
Pienaar Chases more Success for UJ Squash
Defending champion Alexa Pienaar has her sights set on further success when the University Sport South Africa squash tournament takes place in Cape Town from June 30 to July 5.
UJ’s Mthandi Ready to Shine in World Cup Finals
University of Johannesburg soccer striker Amanda Mthandi cannot wait for the World Cup finals to kick off in France. South Africa play their first game against Spain on June 8.
USSA’s Jabulile Baloyi – A Passion for Coaching Women’s Football
gsport Blogger Kimara Singh has a look at UJ Women’s Football decorated head coach, Jabulile Baloyi, with her twin focus on guiding the USSA football team to the upcoming 2019 Summer Universiade in Napoli, Italy, from 3-14 July.
Hard Work has Boosted UJ Women’s Rugby
A dedicated work ethic allied to massive support from varsity structures has seen the University of Johannesburg women’s rugby players start to make a major impact on the sport.
UJ Para-Athlete Sets New SA Javelin Record
Having set a new national U20 javelin record at the SA Athletics Championships last month, UJ para athlete Yane van der Merwe is now looking forward to the World Para Athletics Junior Champs, in Switzerland from 1 August
UJ Receive Massive Boost with Win over Wits
University of Johannesburg coach Tsoanelo Pholo says their narrow win over Wits yesterday will provide a massive boost for the team in the second leg of the Varsity Hockey women’s tournament this weekend.
UJ Squad enjoy a Perfect Mix for Varsity Hockey
UJ hockey manager Elize le Roux believes the team will be banking on a classic blend of youth and experience, when the Varsity Hockey tournament kicks off in Cape Town next Friday
Stars Miss Out as Banyana Banyana Squad for USA Friendly Announced
Opportunities for young guns as club commitments prevent Banyana Banyana stars Leandra Smeda, Linda Motlhalo and Thembi Kgatlana from participating in the senior SA women’s football team’s final pre-World Cup friendly, against world champions USA in California.
Women in Sport Wednesday
A passion for sport is a full circle, gsport member and South African 2014 Youth Olympics Ambassador Rabi Mpete blogs about how it all started for her, and what it takes to work at SASCOC on delivering Team South Africa.
UJ Sports Director Receives Top African Honour
University of Johannesburg official Nomsa Mahlangu has been recognised for her contribution to varsity sport by being elected president of the Federation of African University Sports.
Shandre Hoffman Crowned Miss UJ Varsity Cup
University of Johannesburg student Shandre Hoffman was crowned Miss UJ Varsity Cup when the round-robin phase of the rugby competition drew to a close.