Posted on June 12, 2023
If there is one thing Amica de Jager loves, it is to test her physical skills against the challenges of swimming in oceans. Off the pool, she is pursuing her MSc in Computer Science at UP-Tuks. Judging by the sports results, the Tuks student-athlete has fine-tuned the art of getting the better...
Posted on June 09, 2023
When Bea Meiring took up wrestling at the end of last year, the idea was to have fun, but things played out differently. This weekend, she will compete at the Singapore Beach Wrestling World Series. The Tuks wrestler has also been named as part of Team South Africa for the 2023 African Beach...
Posted on June 07, 2023
Taylon Bieldt recently set a new South African record when she won the women’s 100-meter hurdles with a time of 12.76 seconds at the 2° Meeting Citta' Di Lucca in Italy. The Tuks alumna’s winning time is 0.05 seconds faster than the South African record set by TuksAthletics alumna...
Posted on June 05, 2023
Eight years ago, Shakira January would have battled to keep her head above water in a swimming pool, but not anymore. A lot has changed. She is now a seasoned international water polo player. In July, the 20-year-old January and Esihle Zondo will represent South Africa in women's water polo at...
Posted on June 02, 2023
When Sam Butcher puts oar to water at the SA Kayak Marathon Championships at Cape St. Francis, his goal will be to qualify for the 2023 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Denmark. To do so, the Tuks law student must be on top of his game. South Africa has a proud tradition of marathon...
Posted on May 31, 2023
Whether he is batting in England or South Africa does not matter to Jack Lees. His goal remains the same. It is to score runs and lots if he can have his way. The past weekend playing for Thongsbridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire, Tuks's Cricketer of the Year scored 125 runs off 106 balls....
Posted on May 29, 2023
A few years back, Wendy Shongwe promised her dad she would take up football again after she finished matric at TuksSport High School and formed part of the TuksAthletics Academy. She kept her word. In 2021, she was back on the field. It did not take long for her natural talent to come to the...
Posted on May 25, 2023
When Laiken Brisset steps onto an Astroturf to play, many may not take note of the diminutive hockey player, but it only takes a few minutes for opponents to know she is the real deal. The Tuks player seemingly fine-tuned the art of outwitting opponents with fleet-footed footwork and excellent...
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