Football in Stellenbosch set to benefit from MoU signing between SU and SAS

18th October 2021

Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two entities collaborate till 2029. Football is a very important sport in our country, it is the people’s sport – nothing unites or divides the nation quite like it. Stellenbosch University and Stellenbosch FC began…

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History of Maties Football

18th October 2021

Maties Football’s promotion to the ABC Motsepe League has been years in the making. “This is a major step for Maties Football and for the sport in the greater Stellenbosch area. The new experience will broaden our horizons in a big way! We as a unit can only prosper from this promotion. It will create…

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Stellenbosch University and Stellenbosch Academy of Sport sign MOU to develop soccer in the Winelands

11th October 2021

Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (11 October 2021) that will see the two entities collaborate till 2029. The MOU which was signed in Stellenbosch, endeavours to foster a better relationship between SU and SAS to develop quality footballers for Stellenbosch and the greater…

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Noemdo at crossroads

1st October 2021

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…

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Nichole Taljaard – Player of the Tournament

9th September 2021

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…

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Lenise Marais – Maties Hockey Women’s Head Coach

31st August 2021

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…

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Justine Palframan – Legendary Maties Sport student-athlete

31st August 2021

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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Sasha-Lee Petersen – Maties Netball Junior Coach

31st August 2021

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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High Performance Unit Interns

27th August 2021

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…

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Start with Why

26th August 2021

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…

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