UJ SPORT CLUBS CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 9-MEDAL DOMINANCE AT USSA 2025
Left – Right; UJs Malik Munjodzi, Nelly Mahara and Sbongakonke Mkhanazi won 3 awards
Netball reigns supreme with double gold
The University of Johannesburg has concluded a highly successful 2025 University Sport South Africa (USSA) campaign, turning the tide from previous years to secure an impressive five gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. This stellar performance highlights UJ’s growing dominance across various sporting codes. Senior Manager for UJ Sport Clubs, Ms Nompilo Zondi, says that the teams have presented the University with a moment to celebrate and a legacy to honour for years to come. “We celebrate with full hearts the incredible achievements of our university sports teams at the USSA National Championships. Every single sporting code stood proudly on the podium, a reflection of the dedication, sacrifice and relentless spirit of the Orange Army!” she said. She said that the UJ student-athletes sacrificed a lot to balance their sport and academic demands. “Our appreciation also goes to the support staff, sponsors and parents. Thank you for walking every step of this journey with our teams. We celebrate UJ’s 20th anniversary with these milestones, well done champions!”
UJ’s netball teams were a force to be reckoned with, securing two gold medals. The Senior Men’s Netball Team was unstoppable, winning all seven of their matches en route to the championship. They defeated the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Men’s Team 55-38 in the semi-finals and clinched the gold with a 40-36 victory over the University of Pretoria (UP-Tuks) in a thrilling final. The UJ Senior Women’s Netball Team also displayed immense grit and determination. After a group stage that included a 42-42 draw against UP-Tuks and a 33-48 loss to the University of Free State (UFS Kovsies), they remarkably turned the tables on UFS Kovsies in the final, snatching
victory after a nail-biting 42-41 scoreline. Squash smashes to gold
UJ’s squash contingent delivered an outstanding performance in Gqeberha. Gergia Dates showcased individual brilliance, claiming the gold medal in the women’s B section final with a 3-1 win against Stellenbosch University.
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