#TuksSwimming: Tatjana Schoenmaker sets a new Africa record of 1:05.89 in Stellenbosch

Posted on March 03, 2021

Tatjana Schoenmaker showed that qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be a breeze when she set a new African record during Swim South Africa’s Evaluation Camp Gala in Stellenbosch. The Tuks based swimmer won the 100m-breaststroke in a record time of 1:05.89 two weeks ago in...

#TuksSport: Jani Bergh and Euné Odendaal hope to follow in their mother’s footsteps at TuksNetball

Posted on March 03, 2021

It will be a case of ‘LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER’ when the TuksNetball duo - Jani Bergh and Euné Odendaal – takes it to the court to play their first official match this season. More than two decades ago, Dr Wilma Bergh and René Odendaal played for Tuks. They both earned...

#TuksRugby: South African rugby legend, Victory Matfield, shows Tuks forwards what it takes to win lineouts

Posted on March 02, 2021

The South African rugby legend, Victor Matfield, recently showcased at Tuks that a good lock never loses their skills. "Old age" only means it might just take slightly longer to get the muscles working. The 43-year old was one of six guests who shared their knowledge of the game with Tuks's...

#TuksHockey: "For me, playing striker is never about personal glory. It is about what is best for the team." — Edith Molikoe

Posted on February 26, 2021

It is often said a good hockey player plays where the ball is - a great player plays where the ball is going to be. The 20-year-old, Edith Molikoe has the makings of being great.

#TuksSportHighSchool: Class of 2020 achieves a 98.2% matric pass rate

Posted on February 23, 2021

TuksSport High School Class of 2020’ has achieved a 98.2% matric pass rate. It is the first time the school reaches an 89% bachelor pass rate. In total, the learners achieved 73 distinctions.

#TuksAthletics: SA men’s 4x100m relay team aims to win a medal at the 2021 World Athletics Relays in Poland

Posted on February 22, 2021

South Africa's 4x100m relay athletes are, for certain, one team with one goal. It became abundantly clear during their first training camp on Saturday at the Bestmed TuksAthletics Stadium.

#TuksRugby: World-renowned rugby coach, John McFarland, prepares Tuks players for "big hits"

Posted on February 22, 2021

Don't do an internet search if you want to know more about John McFarland, TuksRugby defence coach because the only thing you will learn is that he is passionate about rugby.

#TuksTennis: Evans Maripa cannot wait to hit the "sweet spot" during a major tournament

Posted on February 20, 2021

Evans Maripa arguably has one of the best forehands in international wheelchair tennis. The Tuks based player’s biggest regret last year was never getting an opportunity to hit the "sweet spot" seeing an opponent play and miss. 2020 was monotonous. It felt like all he did was go to the...