The University of Johannesburg's director of sport, Sanpat Coetzee, was honoured with the vice-chancellor's award for service beyond the call of duty at a special ceremony on Wednesday evening. Coetzee, who has over 30 years' service with the institution and its predecessor, Rand Afrikaans University, was also the first woman in South Africa to be appointed to the top post … [Read more...] about UJ Honours Sports Director Sanpat Coetzee
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UJ names top sports achievers
Three-time Commonwealth karate champion Morgan Moss and national hockey player Pietie Coetzee were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the University of Johannesburg's annual Sports Awards this past weekend. "It's a massive privilege," said Coetzee, who won for a record fourth time. "It's always nice to get recognition because playing an amateur sport you very … [Read more...] about UJ names top sports achievers
Netball talent blooms in Soweto
Budding netball talent was brought to bloom over the past seven weeks during the University of Johannesburg's Netball Spring Games at its Soweto campus. This community sporting initiative, which took place at the UJ Soweto Indoor Sports Centre, saw eight sides compete for top honours in each of the open and U/21 categories. Although the university's first and second teams … [Read more...] about Netball talent blooms in Soweto
Setone and Mokoka set for another thriller
Newly-crowned national cross country champion Tshamano Setone will be out to prove that his victory was no fluke when he goes head-to-head with former titleholder Stephen Mokoka at the University Sports South Africa (Ussa) championships in Potchefstroom this weekend. Setone, a student at the University of Johannesburg, edged out Mokoka in a thrilling sprint finish in … [Read more...] about Setone and Mokoka set for another thriller
Cash boost for UJ’s research students
Pretoria – In a bid to retain skilled black graduates as academics, the University of Johannesburg has received a cash boost from PetroSA to assist historically-disadvantaged learners in the areas of research, innovation and advancement. The R3 million donation to the university is the continuation of the South Africa's national oil company's scholarship programme to fund … [Read more...] about Cash boost for UJ’s research students
