Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) has a wonderful rich sporting history as it should, situated in the heartland of South Africa, the Free State province. We continue to do so with more and more sporting legends starting great professional careers at our state-of-the-art facilities.

  • Zola Budd Pieterse world famous track and field champion, known as a barefoot runner.
  • Os du Randt most-capped forward in the history of the South African rugby, Free State Cheetahs was his home for many years. He was in three World Cup tournaments 1995 (South Africa won), 1999, and 2007 (South Africa won).
  • André Venter Springbok rugby player who was part of the 1999 Rugby World Cup squad for South Africa.
  • Other Springbok rugby players: Daan Human, Gerrie Britz, Helgard Müller, Pieter Müller, Philip Smit, AJ Venter, Ashley Johnston.
  • Nicky Boje played in 43 tests and 115 one-day internationals for South Africa.
  • Other Protea cricketers: Johan van der Wath, Dillon du Preez

    Rugby

    Jasper Wiese

    Currently playing for Springbok Team and Leicester Tigers in England

    Cohan Jasper

    Currently playing at Cheetah team in URC challenge cup

    Trevor Nyakane

    Currently playing for Springbok Team, also played for Rugby World Cup, currently playing in France (Racing Metro 92 club)

    Zinedine Booysen

    Cheetah squad, Currie Cup

    Eddie Davids, Derik Pretorius and Janu Botha

    Currently playing for Griquas and was in the Currie Cup final for Griquas 2022

    Chris Dry

    Currently playing at SA 7'S

    Cricket

    Pite van Biljon

    Knights

    Soccer

    Patrick Malokase

    PSL –Orlando Pirates, FS stars, BFN Celtic, platinum stars, USSA National team

    Rali Ramabodu

    PSL –FS Stars, Amazulu, USSA National BFN Celtic, Board of Governors PSL

    Steven Mantshiane

    Glad Africa FS Stars League, PSL – Golden Arrows

    Abraham Singonzo

    USSA National team

    Zolile Jack

    USSA National team

    Viwe Mpeta

    USSA National team

    Choaro Khumisi

    USSA National team

    Nomonde Nomtsheke

    USSA National team

    Boitumelo Duiker

    SAFA U/17 football

    Athletics

    Thuso Mpuwang

    IAAF Olympian 2008; USSA National; ASA National

    Tshepang Sello

    IAAF Olympian 2016

    Masego Sesele

    SA Jnr southern region champs 2016

    Thobile Mkhize

    USSA Athletics National Team

    Basketball

    Vusi Sithole

    BSA National Team; Free State Warriors; Soweto Panthers

    Job Mashwabathi

    USSA National, Northern Cape Zebras

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Varsity Cup: 2023 tournament concluded for CUT during home game – what a great season!

Varsity Cup: 2023 tournament concluded for CUT during home game – what a great season!

CUT News Sport Students

FNB CUT Ixias’ 2023 Varsity Cup campaign came to a grinding halt as a rampant FNB UCT Ikeys beat them...


FNB CUT Ixias are victorious in away game against the Orange Army (FNB UJ) in the fourth Varsity Cup match

FNB CUT Ixias are victorious in away game against the Orange Army (FNB UJ) in the fourth Varsity Cup match

CUT News Sport Students

After a competitive first half, FNB CUT Ixias kicked into higher gear for a comprehensive 54 -12 victory...


CUT FNB Ixias suffocates FNB UP-Tuks during Varsity Cup on home ground

CUT FNB Ixias suffocates FNB UP-Tuks during Varsity Cup on home ground

CUT News Sport Students

Photo: FNB CUT Ixias and FNB UP-Tuks on CUT Rugby Stadium during the game.The Central University of Technology,...