{"id":43840,"date":"2024-11-13T06:04:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T04:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/swartlandgazette\/uwc-team-off-20241112-8\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T15:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:10:02","slug":"uwc-team-off-20241112-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/swartlandgazette\/uwc-team-off-20241112-8\/","title":{"rendered":"UWC team off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of the Western Cape (UWC) held an intimate yet powerful send-off ceremony for its women\u2019s football team as they embarked on their journey to Morocco to participate in the inaugural CAF Women\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks a historic moment, as UWC is the first and only university team to compete in the Champions League \u2013 Africa\u2019s premier club competition for women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reigning Varsity Football Women champions are set to face formidable opponents in Group A, including African powerhouse TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They departed on Tuesday 5 November. Their first match took place this past Saturday, followed by a face-off with host team and 2022 champions AS FAR on Friday 15 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pride\">Pride<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof Matete Madiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Development and Support, expressed pride in the team\u2019s achievements, highlighting the impact they\u2019ve made on the University\u2019s reputation and visibility across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know that young girls, their parents, and sponsors across the continent recognise UWC and see the incredible opportunities, successes, and achievements that await those associated with this brand,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve made 2024 a very special year for UWC. You\u2019ve raised the flag high and truly put the university\u2019s name on the map.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madiba also praised the team\u2019s embodiment of UWC\u2019s values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt UWC, we often speak of hard work, diligence, and grit \u2013 and you have given life to these values. It is my deepest hope that all you\u2019ve done for this university will reward you personally as well. You have shown what it means to chase and achieve dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also encouraged the team to embrace the challenge ahead with pride and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re taking UWC to new heights, doing more for this brand than you may realise. We\u2019re immensely proud of your work and your accomplishments. And beyond that, you\u2019re giving us a powerful story of gender equity and transformation to share.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWC vice-captain Tiffany Kortjie said it was an honour being part of the team. \u201cSince joining, I\u2019ve seen nothing but resilience and dedication from each and every player, starting with our coach. This is another chance to showcase the hard work we\u2019ve put in throughout the year. As our coach said, it\u2019s an opportunity for each player to demonstrate her talent, and that\u2019s not something we take lightly,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gratitude\">Gratitude<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Thinasonke Mbuli expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent the University and the country. She revealed that the team would be wearing a specially designed kit, adding to both the excitement and the sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI trust you all,\u201d she told the players. \u201cWhen we recruit players, it\u2019s because we know they\u2019ll deliver on our goals. Reaching the Champions League is the highest level of club competition in Africa, and you\u2019ve earned this. Now, go make yourselves and UWC proud. This is our first, and it might be our last. It won\u2019t be easy, but it\u2019s possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of the Western Cape (UWC) held an intimate yet powerful send-off ceremony for its women\u2019s football team as they embarked on their journey to Morocco to participate in the inaugural CAF Women\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks a historic moment, as UWC is the first and only university team to compete in the Champions League \u2013 Africa\u2019s premier club competition for women\u2019s football. The reigning Varsity Football Women champions are set to face formidable opponents in Group A, including African powerhouse TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They departed on Tuesday 5 November. Their first match took place this past Saturday, followed by a face-off with host team and 2022 champions AS FAR on Friday 15 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pride-0\">Pride<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof Matete Madiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Development and Support, expressed pride in the team\u2019s achievements, highlighting the impact they\u2019ve made on the University\u2019s reputation and visibility across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know that young girls, their parents, and sponsors across the continent recognise UWC and see the incredible opportunities, successes, and achievements that await those associated with this brand,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve made 2024 a very special year for UWC. You\u2019ve raised the flag high and truly put the university\u2019s name on the map.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madiba also praised the team\u2019s embodiment of UWC\u2019s values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt UWC, we often speak of hard work, diligence, and grit \u2013 and you have given life to these values. It is my deepest hope that all you\u2019ve done for this university will reward you personally as well. You have shown what it means to chase and achieve dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also encouraged the team to embrace the challenge ahead with pride and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re taking UWC to new heights, doing more for this brand than you may realise. We\u2019re immensely proud of your work and your accomplishments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of the Western Cape (UWC) held an intimate yet powerful send-off ceremony for its women\u2019s football team as they embarked on their journey to Morocco to participate in the inaugural CAF Women\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks a historic moment, as UWC is the first and only university team to compete in the Champions League \u2013 Africa\u2019s premier club competition for women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reigning Varsity Football Women champions are set to face formidable opponents in Group A, including African powerhouse TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They departed on Tuesday 5 November. Their first match took place this past Saturday, followed by a face-off with host team and 2022 champions AS FAR on Friday 15 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pride-1\">Pride<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof Matete Madiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Development and Support, expressed pride in the team\u2019s achievements, highlighting the impact they\u2019ve made on the University\u2019s reputation and visibility across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know that young girls, their parents, and sponsors across the continent recognise UWC and see the incredible opportunities, successes, and achievements that await those associated with this brand,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve made 2024 a very special year for UWC. You\u2019ve raised the flag high and truly put the university\u2019s name on the map.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madiba also praised the team\u2019s embodiment of UWC\u2019s values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt UWC, we often speak of hard work, diligence, and grit \u2013 and you have given life to these values. It is my deepest hope that all you\u2019ve done for this university will reward you personally as well. You have shown what it means to chase and achieve dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also encouraged the team to embrace the challenge ahead with pride and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re taking UWC to new heights, doing more for this brand than you may realise. We\u2019re immensely proud of your work and your accomplishments. And beyond that, you\u2019re giving us a powerful story of gender equity and transformation to share.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWC vice-captain Tiffany Kortjie said it was an honour being part of the team. \u201cSince joining, I\u2019ve seen nothing but resilience and dedication from each and every player, starting with our coach. This is another chance to showcase the hard work we\u2019ve put in throughout the year. As our coach said, it\u2019s an opportunity for each player to demonstrate her talent, and that\u2019s not something we take lightly,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gratitude-0\">Gratitude<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Thinasonke Mbuli expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent the University and the country. She revealed that the team would be wearing a specially designed kit, adding to both the excitement and the sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI trust you all,\u201d she told the players. \u201cWhen we recruit players, it\u2019s because we know they\u2019ll deliver on our goals. Reaching the Champions League is the highest level of club competition in Africa, and you\u2019ve earned this. Now, go make yourselves and UWC proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of the Western Cape (UWC) held an intimate yet powerful send-off ceremony for its women\u2019s football team as they embarked on their journey to Morocco to participate in the inaugural CAF Women\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks a historic moment, as UWC is the first and only university team to compete in the Champions League \u2013 Africa\u2019s premier club competition for women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reigning Varsity Football Women champions are set to face formidable opponents in Group A, including African powerhouse TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They departed on Tuesday 5 November. Their first match took place this past Saturday, followed by a face-off with host team and 2022 champions AS FAR on Friday 15 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pride-2\">Pride<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof Matete Madiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Development and Support, expressed pride in the team\u2019s achievements, highlighting the impact they\u2019ve made on the University\u2019s reputation and visibility across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know that young girls, their parents, and sponsors across the continent recognise UWC and see the incredible opportunities, successes, and achievements that await those associated with this brand,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve made 2024 a very special year for UWC. You\u2019ve raised the flag high and truly put the university\u2019s name on the map.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madiba also praised the team\u2019s embodiment of UWC\u2019s values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt UWC, we often speak of hard work, diligence, and grit \u2013 and you have given life to these values. It is my deepest hope that all you\u2019ve done for this university will reward you personally as well. You have shown what it means to chase and achieve dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also encouraged the team to embrace the challenge ahead with pride and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re taking UWC to new heights, doing more for this brand than you may realise. We\u2019re immensely proud of your work and your accomplishments. And beyond that, you\u2019re giving us a powerful story of gender equity and transformation to share.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWC vice-captain Tiffany Kortjie said it was an honour being part of the team. \u201cSince joining, I\u2019ve seen nothing but resilience and dedication from each and every player, starting with our coach. This is another chance to showcase the hard work we\u2019ve put in throughout the year. As our coach said, it\u2019s an opportunity for each player to demonstrate her talent, and that\u2019s not something we take lightly,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gratitude-1\">Gratitude<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Thinasonke Mbuli expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent the University and the country. She revealed that the team would be wearing a specially designed kit, adding to both the excitement and the sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI trust you all,\u201d she told the players. \u201cWhen we recruit players, it\u2019s because we know they\u2019ll deliver on our goals. Reaching the Champions League is the highest level of club competition in Africa, and you\u2019ve earned this. Now, go make yourselves and UWC proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of the Western Cape (UWC) held an intimate yet powerful send-off ceremony for its women\u2019s football team as they embarked on their journey to Morocco to participate in the inaugural CAF Women\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks a historic moment, as UWC is the first and only university team to compete in the Champions League \u2013 Africa\u2019s premier club competition for women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reigning Varsity Football Women champions are set to face formidable opponents in Group A, including African powerhouse TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They departed on Tuesday 5 November. Their first match took place this past Saturday, followed by a face-off with host team and 2022 champions AS FAR on Friday 15 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pride-3\">Pride<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof Matete Madiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Development and Support, expressed pride in the team\u2019s achievements, highlighting the impact they\u2019ve made on the University\u2019s reputation and visibility across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know that young girls, their parents, and sponsors across the continent recognise UWC and see the incredible opportunities, successes, and achievements that await those associated with this brand,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve made 2024 a very special year for UWC. You\u2019ve raised the flag high and truly put the university\u2019s name on the map.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madiba also praised the team\u2019s embodiment of UWC\u2019s values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt UWC, we often speak of hard work, diligence, and grit \u2013 and you have given life to these values. It is my deepest hope that all you\u2019ve done for this university will reward you personally as well. You have shown what it means to chase and achieve dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also encouraged the team to embrace the challenge ahead with pride and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re taking UWC to new heights, doing more for this brand than you may realise. We\u2019re immensely proud of your work and your accomplishments. And beyond that, you\u2019re giving us a powerful story of gender equity and transformation to share.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWC vice-captain Tiffany Kortjie said it was an honour being part of the team. \u201cSince joining, I\u2019ve seen nothing but resilience and dedication from each and every player, starting with our coach. This is another chance to showcase the hard work we\u2019ve put in throughout the year. As our coach said, it\u2019s an opportunity for each player to demonstrate her talent, and that\u2019s not something we take lightly,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gratitude-2\">Gratitude<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Thinasonke Mbuli expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent the University and the country. She revealed that the team would be wearing a specially designed kit, adding to both the excitement and the sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI trust you all,\u201d she told the players. \u201cWhen we recruit players, it\u2019s because we know they\u2019ll deliver on our goals. Reaching the Champions League is the highest level of club competition in Africa, and you\u2019ve earned this. Now, go make yourselves and UWC proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of the Western Cape (UWC) held an intimate yet powerful send-off ceremony for its women\u2019s football team as they embarked on their journey to Morocco to participate in the inaugural CAF Women\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks a historic moment, as UWC is the first and only university team to compete in the Champions League \u2013 Africa\u2019s premier club competition for women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reigning Varsity Football Women champions are set to face formidable opponents in Group A, including African powerhouse TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They departed on Tuesday 5 November. Their first match took place this past Saturday, followed by a face-off with host team and 2022 champions AS FAR on Friday 15 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pride-4\">Pride<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof Matete Madiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Development and Support, expressed pride in the team\u2019s achievements, highlighting the impact they\u2019ve made on the University\u2019s reputation and visibility across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know that young girls, their parents, and sponsors across the continent recognise UWC and see the incredible opportunities, successes, and achievements that await those associated with this brand,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve made 2024 a very special year for UWC. You\u2019ve raised the flag high and truly put the university\u2019s name on the map.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madiba also praised the team\u2019s embodiment of UWC\u2019s values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt UWC, we often speak of hard work, diligence, and grit \u2013 and you have given life to these values. It is my deepest hope that all you\u2019ve done for this university will reward you personally as well. You have shown what it means to chase and achieve dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also encouraged the team to embrace the challenge ahead with pride and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re taking UWC to new heights, doing more for this brand than you may realise. We\u2019re immensely proud of your work and your accomplishments. And beyond that, you\u2019re giving us a powerful story of gender equity and transformation to share.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWC vice-captain Tiffany Kortjie said it was an honour being part of the team. \u201cSince joining, I\u2019ve seen nothing but resilience and dedication from each and every player, starting with our coach. This is another chance to showcase the hard work we\u2019ve put in throughout the year. As our coach said, it\u2019s an opportunity for each player to demonstrate her talent, and that\u2019s not something we take lightly,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gratitude-3\">Gratitude<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Thinasonke Mbuli expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent the University and the country. She revealed that the team would be wearing a specially designed kit, adding to both the excitement and the sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI trust you all,\u201d she told the players. \u201cWhen we recruit players, it\u2019s because we know they\u2019ll deliver on our goals. Reaching the Champions League is the highest level of club competition in Africa, and you\u2019ve earned this. Now, go make yourselves and UWC proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of the Western Cape (UWC) held an intimate yet powerful send-off ceremony for its women\u2019s football team as they embarked on their journey to Morocco to participate in the inaugural CAF Women\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks a historic moment, as UWC is the first and only university team to compete in the Champions League \u2013 Africa\u2019s premier club competition for women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reigning Varsity Football Women champions are set to face formidable opponents in Group A, including African powerhouse TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They departed on Tuesday 5 November. Their first match took place this past Saturday, followed by a face-off with host team and 2022 champions AS FAR on Friday 15 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pride-5\">Pride<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof Matete Madiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Development and Support, expressed pride in the team\u2019s achievements, highlighting the impact they\u2019ve made on the University\u2019s reputation and visibility across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know that young girls, their parents, and sponsors across the continent recognise UWC and see the incredible opportunities, successes, and achievements that await those associated with this brand,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve made 2024 a very special year for UWC. You\u2019ve raised the flag high and truly put the university\u2019s name on the map.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madiba also praised the team\u2019s embodiment of UWC\u2019s values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt UWC, we often speak of hard work, diligence, and grit \u2013 and you have given life to these values. It is my deepest hope that all you\u2019ve done for this university will reward you personally as well. You have shown what it means to chase and achieve dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also encouraged the team to embrace the challenge ahead with pride and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re taking UWC to new heights, doing more for this brand than you may realise. We\u2019re immensely proud of your work and your accomplishments. And beyond that, you\u2019re giving us a powerful story of gender equity and transformation to share.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWC vice-captain Tiffany Kortjie said it was an honour being part of the team. \u201cSince joining, I\u2019ve seen nothing but resilience and dedication from each and every player, starting with our coach. This is another chance to showcase the hard work we\u2019ve put in throughout the year. As our coach said, it\u2019s an opportunity for each player to demonstrate her talent, and that\u2019s not something we take lightly,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gratitude-4\">Gratitude<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Thinasonke Mbuli expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent the University and the country. She revealed that the team would be wearing a specially designed kit, adding to both the excitement and the sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI trust you all,\u201d she told the players. \u201cWhen we recruit players, it\u2019s because we know they\u2019ll deliver on our goals. Reaching the Champions League is the highest level of club competition in Africa, and you\u2019ve earned this. Now, go make yourselves and UWC proud. This is our first, and it might be our last. It won\u2019t be easy, but it\u2019s possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of the Western Cape (UWC) held an intimate yet powerful send-off ceremony for its women\u2019s football team as they embarked on their journey to Morocco to participate in the inaugural CAF Women\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks a historic moment, as UWC is the first and only university team to compete in the Champions League \u2013 Africa\u2019s premier club competition for women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reigning Varsity Football Women champions are set to face formidable opponents in Group A, including African powerhouse TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They departed on Tuesday 5 November. Their first match took place this past Saturday, followed by a face-off with host team and 2022 champions AS FAR on Friday 15 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pride-6\">Pride<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof Matete Madiba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Development and Support, expressed pride in the team\u2019s achievements, highlighting the impact they\u2019ve made on the University\u2019s reputation and visibility across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know that young girls, their parents, and sponsors across the continent recognise UWC and see the incredible opportunities, successes, and achievements that await those associated with this brand,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve made 2024 a very special year for UWC. You\u2019ve raised the flag high and truly put the university\u2019s name on the map.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madiba also praised the team\u2019s embodiment of UWC\u2019s values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt UWC, we often speak of hard work, diligence, and grit \u2013 and you have given life to these values. It is my deepest hope that all you\u2019ve done for this university will reward you personally as well. You have shown what it means to chase and achieve dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also encouraged the team to embrace the challenge ahead with pride and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re taking UWC to new heights, doing more for this brand than you may realise. We\u2019re immensely proud of your work and your accomplishments. And beyond that, you\u2019re giving us a powerful story of gender equity and transformation to share.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWC vice-captain Tiffany Kortjie said it was an honour being part of the team. \u201cSince joining, I\u2019ve seen nothing but resilience and dedication from each and every player, starting with our coach. This is another chance to showcase the hard work we\u2019ve put in throughout the year. As our coach said, it\u2019s an opportunity for each player to demonstrate her talent, and that\u2019s not something we take lightly,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gratitude-5\">Gratitude<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Thinasonke Mbuli expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent the University and the country. 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