Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (11 October 2021) that will see the two entities collaborate till 2029. The MOU which was signed in Stellenbosch...

After finishing fourth – with a new African record in the F45 shot put – at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Maties’ student-athlete Kerwin Noemdo has to make a few big decisions in the lead up to the next Paralympics in Paris. “It all comes down...

She is already a Maties Sport legend and now Nichole Taljaard is also a Varsity Netball legend after being named the 2021 Player of the Tournament. It was Taljaard’s fourth Varsity Netball tournament and the second time she was nominated as...

Maties Sport Women’s Month Article “Grit, the raw endurance, perseverance and passion that keeps you going despite obstacles.” During the month of August – celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will take the...

Maties Sport Women’s Month Articles “Grit determines life challenges will neither deter nor defeat us. Grace gives kindness to ourselves and others even when it’s hard.” During the month of August – celebrated as Women’s Month in South...

Maties Sport Women’s Month Articles “I don’t know exactly what’s next, but I’m stepping forward with grit; anchored in grace.” During the month of August – celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will take the...

Maties Sport Women’s Month Article “Growth takes grit and grace.” During the month of August – celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will take the opportunity to celebrate some of the extraordinary women who –...

Friedrich Nietzsche said he who has a why, can bear almost any how. Victor Frankl took it further saying that if you have a why or who to live for, you will endure whatever needed to survive. One of the most popular self-help books at...

Maties Sport has a strong contingent of current and alumni athletes heading to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games scheduled to take place from the 24 th August to 5 th September. Seven Maties former and current athletes made the team for...

Maties Sport Women’s Month Article “What does it take to be the first female anything? It takes grit, and it takes grace.” – Meryl Streep During the month of August – celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will...