Central University of Technology CUT Sports
Promising sportsmen and sportswomen have over the years studied at CUT and become national or even international heroes. Os Durant, André Venter and Zola Budd are all CUT Alumni!
Sport bursaries are awarded to promising sportsmen and sportswomen according to merit. Such bursaries are only awarded to individuals who participate in league sport in the name of CUT.
Sports offered at CUT (see Sport Leagues) | |
Athletics | Netball |
Basketball | Rugby (Varsity Shield 2011, 2013 and 2014 Champions)2015: CUT joined the Varsity Cup League. |
Cricket | Soccer |
Golf | Table-tennis |
Hockey | Tennis |
Karate | Volleyball |
Any student wishing to participate in any type of sport not mentioned above can discuss the matter with a Deputy Manager, who will then make the necessary arrangements for that student to join a suitable club in the city.
Participation in intervarsity and USSA sports tournaments
According to the constitution of University Sports South Africa (USSA), all bona fide students may participate in intervarsity sports tournaments, as well as regional and South African student tournaments or championship gatherings.
Financial assistance
A student may apply to Operational Sport for financial assistance to cover certain expenses in respect of his/her participation – as a member of a provincial team – in a South African national or student championship gathering.
Medical expenses
All participants in the various sports varieties are personally responsible for their own medical expenses arising from any sports injuries. Neither CUT nor the sports club concerned shall be responsible or held liable for any such expenses.
Sport bursaries
Practice times: Specific practice times are determined for each sport, and details are available from Operational Sport.
Contact us
Staff Member | Designation / Position | Tel Nr | Fax Nr | Office | Profile |
Mr Danny O’Neill | Manager: Operational Sport | +27 (0)51 507 3543 | +27 (0)51 507 3548 | Orion Building | Golf and the co-ordination of Work-Integrated Learning. |
Mr Helgard Muller | Deputy Manager | +27 (0)51 507 3545 | +27 (0)51 507 3548 | Orion Building | Rugby, karate, netball and table-tennis. |
Mr Vusi Mgobhozi | Deputy Manager | +27 (0)51 507 3546 | +27 (0)51 507 3548 | Orion Building | Volleyball, soccer, athletics and basketball. |
Mr Donavin George | Deputy Manager | +27 (0)51 507 3547 | +27 (0)51 507 3548 | Orion Building | Tennis, hockey (men’s and women’s) and cricket (men’s and women’s). |
Students wishing to participate in any of the above-mentioned sports should report to the relevant Deputy Manager as soon as possible after their arrival so that they may be included in the activities without delay