Prof Christa Janse van Rensburg takes the helm at SEMLI

Posted on April 04, 2025

“I want all UP staff, students and their families to take advantage of our world-class clinical services and research opportunities,” says Prof Christa Janse van Rensburg, the new Director of SEMLI.

UP's Prof Christa Janse van Rensburg takes helm at SEMLI

Posted on March 27, 2025

Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg has been appointed as the new Director of the Sports Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI), effective 1 April. SEMLI, a world-class institute within the Faculty of Health Sciences, is dedicated to advancing research, education, and clinical...

Tuks book place in Varsity Cup semi-final with victory over Maties

Posted on March 26, 2025

Tuks' rugby team proved last night in Stellenbosch that where there is a will, there is a way when they beat Maties 29-19 in the Varsity Cup Tournament. The result means that Tuks now tops the Varsity log with 26 points after six matches. Maties are second with 25 points. Ikeys have 21 points,...

Kgetsi Nkoana: Serving dreams, on and off the sports field

Posted on March 20, 2025

Kgetsi Nkoana’s story is one of resilience, passion, and the pursuit of dreams. A true multitasker, Nkoana has found the perfect balance between her love for sports and her flair for baking by enrolling in the UPOnline Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences.

Sappi TuksRace 2025: Running for community and well-being

Posted on March 04, 2025

The University of Pretoria (UP)’s Sports Department, TuksSport, hosted its annual TuksRace (now known as the Sappi TuksRace) on 15 February 2025 at its Hillcrest Sports Campus. This much-anticipated event brought together participants of all ages and included a 10 km, 21 km and 1 km...

TuksFM's Emmanuel is going to run and talk about the Sappi Tuks Race

Posted on February 07, 2025

TuksFM listeners will know Emmanuel Radingwana as the one who reflects on the heroics of South African sportspeople in the Sports Show.

Van Jaarsveld hopes to put her opponents in checkmate at USSA's

Posted on November 15, 2024

Anje van Jaarsveld second-year BCom Law student, ticks all the boxes and more. That is why she was selected to represent Tuks at the USSA Championships at the end of the month.

UP advances diagnostic tools to tackle cattle abortions

Posted on November 12, 2024

Cattle farming remains a pillar of global agriculture, yet cattle abortions impose a significant challenge, leading to major financial losses and health concerns within herds. The Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria is making strides to combat this issue by advancing...