UFS drama student wins bursary to explore storytelling through movement
AchieversStudent awardsUniversity of the Free State October 17, 2026
Sibabalwe Jokani wants to use movement and performance to express experiences that children and teenagers may struggle to put into words. The Drama and Theatre Arts student at the University of the Free State (UFS) plans to explore this idea further after receiving the Crystal-Donna Roberts Bursary. Jokani, who... Read more
Van Tonder, Padayachee claim top honours at Madibaz Sport Awards
AchieversNelson Mandela University October 17, 2026
Proteas netball player Juanita van Tonder and hockey standout Sachin Padayachee have received the top individual honours at the annual Madibaz Sport Awards in Gqeberha. Van Tonder is named Sportswoman of the Year for the second year running, while Padayachee receives the Sportsman of the Year award. The men’s... Read more
By Ntombizamasala Hlophe, Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Corporate As South Africa marks Women’s Day and Momentum celebrates the eighth season of the She Owns Her Success movement, there is much to celebrate. More women are building careers on their own terms, pursuing ambition with confidence and redefining success.... Read more
UP professor launches novel research into little-understood, vital branch of mycology
AchieversResearchResearch awardsUniversity of Pretoria June 2, 2026
Life as we know it would not exist without fungi: no decomposition of organic materials and creation of essential plant nutrients, a lot less mitigation of man-made carbon, no leavened bread (or beer), even lifesaving medicines, among many other things. Yet we know so little about them. Although the... Read more
Graduation applauds accomplishments of 35 UWC students
AchieversUniversity of the Western Cape February 24, 2026
Recently, 35 students from the 5th Cohort of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) Software Development (SWD) Programme sponsored by Samsung – were recognised at a graduation ceremony held on 18 February 2026. The aim of Samsung’s SWD programme is to address youth unemployment and promote inclusivity for underserved... Read more
UFS scholars elected to prestigious national academy, celebrating excellence across disciplines
Achievers December 22, 2025
Two University of the Free State (UFS) academics have been elected to the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), joining the ranks of the nation’s most distinguished scholars. Prof Serges Kamga, Dean of the Faculty of Law, and Prof Carlien Pohl-Albertyn, NRF-SARChI Research Chair in Pathogenic Yeasts and Professor of Microbiology, were... Read more
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) proudly celebrates the promotion of Professor Refiloe Masekela, Dean of the School of Medicine, to the esteemed rank of Full Professor. Adding to this remarkable achievement, Professor Masekela has been awarded a prestigious B-rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF), a distinction reserved for... Read more
SU caps one of the youngest doctors to qualify
Achievers December 12, 2025
David Obagbuwa has graduated with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University (SU), becoming one of the youngest medical doctors in South Africa, at just 21 years old. Obagbuwa began his medical studies at the tender age of 15. Despite the challenges posed by his age and the COVID pandemic when... Read more
Two UCT graduates named 2026 Rhodes Scholars
AchieversUniversity of Cape Town December 11, 2025
Excellence and leadership have once again placed the University of Cape Town (UCT) on the global stage, as graduates Thobani Sangweni and Raphael de Sousa are named among the recipients of the 2026 Rhodes Scholarships to study at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s oldest... Read more
Distinguished teachers’ award for UKZN musicologist
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal May 10, 2025
Dr Andrew-John Bethke is the recipient of the University’s 2024 Distinguished Teachers’ Award (DTA), which recognises academics who demonstrate exceptional innovation in teaching, transformative learning outcomes, and sustained contributions to education. These achievements, supported by rigorous evidence in teaching portfolios, highlight a commitment that goes above and beyond regular... Read more
