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Noemdo at crossroads
After finishing fourth – with a new African record in the F45 shot put – at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Maties’ student-athlete Kerwin Noemdo has to make a few big decisions in the lead up to the next Paralympics in Paris. “It all comes down to financial support,” said Noemdo. “I know I can win…
Read MoreNichole Taljaard – Player of the Tournament
She is already a Maties Sport legend and now Nichole Taljaard is also a Varsity Netball legend after being named the 2021 Player of the Tournament. It was Taljaard’s fourth Varsity Netball tournament and the second time she was nominated as Player of the Tournament after she was also one of the best players in…
Read MoreLenise Marais – Maties Hockey Women’s Head Coach
Maties Sport Women’s Month Article “Grit, the raw endurance, perseverance and passion that keeps you going despite obstacles.” 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…
Read MoreJustine 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…
Read MoreSasha-Lee Petersen – Maties Netball Junior Coach
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…
Read MoreHigh Performance Unit Interns
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…
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