In an effort to preserve traditional legacies and provide a platform for the elderly to share their stories, 41-year-old Zodwa Tutani, a WSU Fine Art B-Tech graduate, recently curated an exhibition titled “Imbuyiselo” at the East London Museum. The exhibition showcased beadwork by the elderly from Nomzamo Old Age... Read more
UFH, SA Council of Social Professions collaborate to empower students
Eastern CapeUniversity of Fort Hare April 10, 2024
The University of Fort Hare’s (UFH) Department of Social Work and Social Development recently hosted members from the South African Council of Social Services Professions (SACSSP), a crucial regulatory body that oversees the registration processes for social workers, student social workers, and auxiliary social workers across South Africa. The... Read more
Bursary funding helps address local development, community well-being
Eastern CapeUniversity of Cape Town April 8, 2024
Access to bursary funding for tertiary education for girls and women in the greater Kouga area not only promotes gender equality but also helps address broader issues related to economic development and community well-being. In a stride towards catalysing socio-economic development, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm’s Scarce Skills Bursary Programme... Read more
Madibaz run amok as continuity proves decisive in Varsity Shield
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityRugbyVarsity Sports April 4, 2024
Continuity is proving to be the rocket fuel that has propelled the Madibaz to their unbeaten run in the FNB Varsity Shield this season. This is the view of captain Leon van der Merwe, who was voted the Player that Rocks after Mandela University stormed to their fifth consecutive... Read more
Gqeberha speedster ready for next assignment
AthleticsEastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports April 2, 2024
Rising Madibaz speedster Ntiyiso Nkanyani, who set a personal best to annex the 400m hurdles title at the U20 nationals last week, is hoping to impress against even stiffer competition at the USSA championships in Stellenbosh this week. “My goal is to try to make the podium since I... Read more
Madibaz cricket coach’s career comes full circle
CricketEastern CapeNelson Mandela University October 29, 2023
Experienced coach Garth Anderson has a burning ambition to guide the Madibaz to the upper echelons of university cricket after being appointed as the new Nelson Mandela University mentor. The journey to Gqeberha completes a round trip back to his roots for the 40-year-old former player, who represented the... Read more
Coega internship programmes going strong
Eastern Cape October 27, 2023
For the past 15 years, the Coega Development Corporation’s (Coega) Flagship Internship Programme has propelled hundreds of young people to achieve success. This year, 14 graduate interns were offered permanent employment opportunities in various Coega Business Units. The primary objective of the Coega Internship Programme is to empower emerging... Read more
Intern joins Jeffreys Bay wind farm
AchieversEastern Cape August 17, 2023
More than 90 young students have leapt to complete their studies to kick off their careers through the national Globeleq South Africa’s internship programme, which was created to develop young technical staff for the renewable energy industry in 2015. One of this year’s cohort, S’nenhlanhla Phakathi, a Bachelor... Read more
Fort Hare council called to ensure good governance
Eastern CapeUniversity of Fort Hare July 28, 2023
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on the Fort Hare University Council to ensure that management upholds the principles of good governance and takes immediate steps to correct and hold accountable any management members and administration for breach of policy. “Our universities are given... Read more
Ingwe TVET College appoints Coega as implementing agent
Eastern CapeIndwe TVET College July 25, 2023
The Coega Development Corporation signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Ingwe Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) College at the Coega Business Centre in Gqeberha yesterday. The agreement signifies the commencement of a formal relationship between Coega and the Ingwe TVET College for project preparation and infrastructure development... Read more
