Domingo to coach SA (published 07 June 2011)
NMMU alumnus Russell Domingo, has been appointed as the Assistant Coach to the South African cricket team.Russell, the former Warriors coach, graduated with a National Diploma in Sports Management in 1996. He takes up his appointment alongside Gary Kirsten (coach) and Alan Donald (bowling coach) on 1 August.
Alumnus off to China (published 08 June 2011)
ACCOUNTING Honours student, Kerry-Beth Norden, is off to Shanghai, China to represent South African Synchro (synchronised swimming) at the World Aquatics Championships in July.The SA Synchro team consists of 12 ladies, of which Kerry is one of only two EP athletes selected. The World Championships serve as the continental Olympic qualifiers, which means if South Africa finishes as the top African team, they qualify for the London Olympics in 2012.
Louw to compete in Hungary (published 09 June 2011)
FINANCIAL Planning Postgraduate student has made the South African Olympic Squad for the 1000m Canoe Sprint in a K4 (Kayak with 4 people).The team will be competing in the ICF (International Canoe Federation) Canoe Sprint World Championships in Szeged, Hungary in August this year.If the South African K4 achieves a high enough position, they will qualify to represent South Africa in the London Olympics 2012