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Justine Palframan – Legendary Maties Sport student-athlete
Maties Sport Women’s Month Articles “Grit determines life challenges will neither deter nor defeat us. Grace gives kindness to ourselves and others even when it’s hard.” During the month of August – celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will take the opportunity to celebrate some of the extraordinary women…
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Maties Sport Women’s Month Articles “I don’t know exactly what’s next, but I’m stepping forward with grit; anchored in grace.” During the month of August – celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will take the opportunity to celebrate some of the extraordinary women who – with grit and grace…
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Maties Sport Women’s Month Article “Growth takes grit and grace.” During the month of August – celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will take the opportunity to celebrate some of the extraordinary women who – with grit and grace – makes a difference in the lives of our student-athletes…
Read MoreStart with Why
Friedrich Nietzsche said he who has a why, can bear almost any how. Victor Frankl took it further saying that if you have a why or who to live for, you will endure whatever needed to survive. One of the most popular self-help books at present is called Start with Why… It’s not surprising then…
Read MoreMaties Parasport athletes gearing for Paralympics
Maties Sport has a strong contingent of current and alumni athletes heading to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games scheduled to take place from the 24th August to 5th September. Seven Maties former and current athletes made the team for athletics namely Anika Pretorius, Anrune Weyers, Charl du Toit, Dyan Buis, Kerwin Noemdo, Reinhardt Hamman, Zanele…
Read MoreNathaly September – Maties Women Basketball Head Coach
Maties Sport Women’s Month Article “What does it take to be the first female anything? It takes grit, and it takes grace.” – Meryl Streep During the month of August – celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will take the opportunity to celebrate some of the extraordinary women who…
Read MoreZanele Mdodana – Maties Netball Head Coach
Maties Sport Women’s Month Articles “Grace. Grit. The will to lead.” During the month of August – widely celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will take the opportunity to celebrate some of the extraordinary women who – with grit and grace – makes a difference in the lives of…
Read MoreMaties’ Mire Reinstorf makes history
Maties Athletics’ Mire Reinstorf made history when she recently won South Africa’s first ever women pole-vault title at the World Athletics u20 Championships. It was also Reinstorf’s first every international competition as well. Winning a gold medal never crossed her mind. She had a personal best height in mind when she travelled to Nairobi in…
Read MoreAnche Nortje – Maties Hockey Administrator and Women’s Assistant Coach
Maties Sport Women’s Month Articles “Strong women have grit and grace.” During the month of August – widely celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will take the opportunity to celebrate some of the extraordinary women who – with grit and grace – makes a difference in the lives of…
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