Posted on November 19, 2025
A South African record, maybe even two – you never know what can happen – is the goal that Colette Uys sets for herself for 2026. The goal is more than achievable. The 2025 Bestmed Student Sportswoman of the Year increased her best distance in the shot put to 18.14 m this year. This...
Posted on November 17, 2025
Cailynn Den Bakker of TuksHockey, might only be 23 years of age. Still, she has already established herself as an essential cog in the South African women's indoor and field hockey teams. Just watch videos online to see the South African women's national hockey team in action. The Tuks...
Posted on November 14, 2025
Do you have a love for staying active? Then save the date, 14 February, Valentine's Day 2026, where you will not only challenge your stopwatch at the Sappi TuksRace but also challenge your resilience and commitment to your New Year's resolutions of staying fit and adhering to a healthy lifestyle....
Posted on November 12, 2025
Lerato Mohale of TuksHockey, describes herself as a hopeless romantic, but don't be fooled by that, because when she steps onto the Astroturf armed with a hockey stick in her hand, she is ready to go to war. Her hockey CV confirms this. The master's student has been playing for Tuks since...
Posted on October 27, 2025
Pieter Coetzé was named Bestmed Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 TuksSport Colours & Awards ceremony, while Kaylene Corbett received the honour of Bestmed Sportswoman of the Year. Rocco Meiring was recognised as Coach of the Year (Individual Sport), and Tuks Swimming earned the title of...
Posted on October 10, 2025
In 2012, an 8-year-old boy was glued to the television watching Chad le Clos and Cameron van der Burgh win gold for South Africa in the swimming pool at the London 2012 Olympics in England. The heroics of the two swimmers made a lasting impression on Oliva Lange. He was so inspired that he...
Posted on October 07, 2025
This past weekend at the 2025 ASA Cross Country Trials, held alongside the USSA Cross Country Champs in Tshwane, Tuks' athletes demonstrated their resilience and perseverance. Tuks were crowned overall champions after winning four races. Karabo Mailula and Tshepo Mhulangane were the respective...
Posted on October 01, 2025
Being competitive in archery requires dedication, consistency and the ability to perform under pressure. 19-year-old Rynhardt van der Merwe of TuksArchery, ticks all three boxes. He has proven this with his participation in European tournaments. He won silver medals in the under-21 division of...
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