Posted on October 09, 2024
By now, most Tuks sports fans are well aware that the Tuks women's A-crew clinched their seventh consecutive USSA Boat Race title. But what may come as a surprise is that the Cox who pushed the crew to their limits, Simphiwe Tshabalala, won't be guiding them next year. Tshabalala is now in...
Posted on October 04, 2024
The two things that drive Samuel Sepeng every day he steps onto the athletics track to coach are his desire to make a difference in athletes' lives and to leave a lasting legacy. As the Tuks middle-distance coach, Sepeng is well on his way to achieving that. Seven of the athletes he trained...
Posted on October 03, 2024
Agility, quick reflexes, and a sharp mind are key traits of a standout hockey goalkeeper, and Lilly-Anne Theron of TuksHockey, excels in all of these areas. Her stellar performances at the 2024 USSA Hockey Championships proved her ability to step up under pressure, blocking not just shots, but...
Posted on October 02, 2024
Tuks swimmers showcased their dominance at the 2024 SA Short Course Championships in Durban, claiming an impressive total of 43 medals—11 gold, 15 silver, and 17 bronze. A standout moment over the weekend came from the women's 4 x 50m medley relay team, which set a new African and South...
Posted on September 27, 2024
Playing for the "Stripes" took on new meaning when the TuksNetball team secured a crucial 56-48 victory against UJ in Round 7 of the 2024 Varsity Netball campaign. This win is hailed as one of the most memorable in TuksNetball history, as the defending champions had their backs against the wall...
Posted on September 25, 2024
Most people would dread being stuck in a lift, but for the Tuks men's sevens team, this unexpected challenge became a source of motivation. On Sunday, 22 September, Tuks triumphed in the 2024 USSA Rugby 7s final, defeating Stadio 21-14. Adam Mkhuri secured the winning try with a perfectly timed...
Posted on September 23, 2024
The chances are good that few, if any, students at the University of Pretoria (UP-Tuks) have ever read Richard Bach's Jonathan Livingston Seagull. That’s precisely what 21-year-old Tuks computer engineering student, Richard Schnitter, did. Last month, he finished second in the MacMac...
Posted on September 20, 2024
From Sunday, it's all to play for in the upcoming rounds 6 and 7 of the 2024 Varsity Netball edition in Bloemfontein. Even Hollywood’s best writers would struggle to script a more thrilling finish to the tournament. Currently, UJ tops the log with 20 points, followed by Kovsies with 17,...
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