Professor Jacqueline Akhurst presented a thought-provoking Inaugural Lecture about the re-repositioning of community psychology (as a branch of psychology) as it is at the helm of change within the psychology profession and communities in South Africa and beyond last week. Professor Akhurst is a psychology lecturer and post-studies supervisor... Read more

For the first time in its history, UCT has a physical footprint on the Cape Flats. The Graduate School of Business (GSB) launch of the MTN Solution Space in Philippi Village brings the university’s business resources directly to the communities of Philippi, Nyanga, Gugulethu, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha. UCT... Read more

The University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) Cornel Hart ruefully admits she initially ignored an email notification that she had won an award because she only saw “congratulations you have won” in the subject line, and she had too much work to do to pay attention to a scam.... Read more

‘To have received this prize as a young scientist is an absolute inspiration, a big encouragement to want to do more, and to put in extra effort. It has truly increased my enthusiasm for my work.’ These are the words of Murunwa Madzinga, a master’s student in Medicinal Plant... Read more

In celebration of Mandela Month, Walter Sisulu University visited Sakhikamva High School at Nompumelelo Township in East London yesterday, to motivate and encourage matriculants through career guidance. The school caters for pupils living in the area under poor socio-economic conditions and lacking in basic facilities like proper learning classrooms... Read more

Siphelo Ndungane is an eighteen year old from KwaZakhele Township, Port Elizabeth.  He suffers from a rare life- threatening illness. As a result he dropped out of school, because he was unable to continue with his studies – but Siphelo had a dream. He dreams of becoming a teacher... Read more

The unemployed youth of Moletjie village, outside Polokwane, in Limpopo, have learnt how to turn their waste into a business opportunity and make a living. Thanks to an e-waste management programme launched in the area as part of activities planned to celebrate Mandela Day, the youth can now earn... Read more