Honorary doctorate awarded to acclaimed art activist, educator
Eastern CapeRhodes University February 11, 2025
RECIPIENTMichael Barry, South African art activist and educatorRECOGNISING… social justice, equality, and access to the arts have been the mainstay of his lifelong journey as an artist, activist, and educator.… his extensive work in documenting the histories of marginalised communities, particularly those affected by apartheid’s forced removals, serves as... Read more
Madibaz rookie a formidable presence with speed to burn
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityRugby February 10, 2025
Woodridge College may not rank among the Eastern Cape’s “big” rugby schools but it has certainly produced a gem in new Madibaz recruit Bukho Pantsi. The 19-year-old utility back, who stands well over six feet in his socks, is among a slew of rookies who will represent Mandela University... Read more
Scorching run leaves Detshe yearning for more
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports January 31, 2025
Madibaz 5 000m star-in-the-making Amanda Detshe scorched the tartan at the Eastern Province League track and field meeting over the weekend to book her ticket to the U23 national championships. In her first competitive outing of the 2025 season, she broke the tape in 19:12.72 to come in well under... Read more
World-leading nanotechnology hub launched
Eastern CapeRhodes University December 12, 2024
“WE NEED TO MULTIPLY EXCELLENCE AND STOP CELEBRATING MEDIOCRITY CONSTANTLY.” DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR TEBELLO NYOKONG, A GLOBALLY RECOGNISED EXPERT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY, AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE STATE-OF-THE-ART TEBELLO NYOKONG INSTITUTE FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION IN MAKHANDA IN DECEMBER 2024. ABOUT THE TEBELLO NYOKONG INSTITUTE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION The R90-million facility,... Read more
Two young electricians join inaugural wind turbine programme
Eastern Cape October 22, 2024
Two young electricians from the Humansdorp community, Kanyisa Goveni (27) and Qaliswa Ndleleni (28), have been selected from hundreds of applicants to join the inaugural Wind Turbine Technician Training Programme launched by Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm in June this year. The programme, designed to upskill local youth and meet... Read more
Scholarship fund enhances access to tertiary education
Eastern CapeNorthern CapeScholarships October 22, 2024
The Globeleq Scholarship Fund (GSF), a cornerstone of the renewable energy sector’s educational drive, has opened for 2025 applications as it celebrates a decade of fostering equal access to education. With over R24 million allocated to date, this scholarship provides support to talented Black youth. Supported and funded by... Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed six new and two amended proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration at various institutions. On Friday, the SIU was given the green light to probe several provincial government departments and the University of Fort Hare affairs. ... Read more
It’s mission accomplished for Sibeko at Madibaz half marathon
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University August 5, 2024
It was mission accomplished for Simon Sibeko, who ran a personal best and ticked off Project 63 to win the Madibaz half marathon in Gqeberha over the weekend. The 29-year-old from Ikhamva Athletics Club crossed the line in the Madibaz Stadium at Mandela University in 1:02:20, holding off club... Read more
SANRAL pilots junior chefs training programme under N2 Wild Coast Road project
Eastern CapePrivate educational institutions August 5, 2024
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is venturing beyond road construction on the N2 Wild Coast Road Project, including introducing training for junior chefs, among its non-engineering interventions. The R20-billion N2 Wild Coast Road project is more than just a road construction endeavour; it is a... Read more
Madibaz purge turnovers to turn over new leaf
Eastern CapeGautengNelson Mandela UniversityRugby June 28, 2024
The Madibaz rugby team will look to improve across the board when they face their peers at the University Sports South Africa tournament next week. The Mandela University outfit faces the demanding prospect of three games in five days as they look to lay down a marker for the... Read more
