Dedicated cruise deepens offshore research capacity in South Africa
Eastern CapeUniversity of Cape Town February 15, 2023
This week, a team of marine scientists will embark on a multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary offshore expedition to develop the capacity of young southern African scientists and to collect data in outer shelf and deep-sea habitats. The expedition is an excellent example of the teamwork needed to collectively understand, benefit... Read more
Global first as Kota wins ’22 commonwealth short story prize
AchieversEastern CapeRhodes University September 3, 2022
Rhodes University alumnus Kota has been announced as the overall winner of the world’s most prestigious global literary prize, beating off competition from 6,729 entrants worldwide to take the £5,000 prize. Kota is the first writer from Eswatini to win the prize. He is also the first writer from... Read more
Being young in SA’s tough economy
Eastern Cape July 17, 2022
A reflection on what it means to be young in a tough economy, espousing the values of Nelson Mandela Month What does it mean to be young in a struggling economy? Within the context of the Nelson Mandela Month tagline “action against poverty”, this is an important question to... Read more
Call to facilitate research on Southern African mountain biodiversity
Eastern CapeFree StateUniversity of the Free State June 6, 2022
Maloti-Drakensberg is slap-bang in the middle of the Eastern Great Escarpment, which runs from the Eastern Cape, through Lesotho, right up to Limpopo and into Zimbabwe and adjacent Mozambique. This elevated mountain region has a profound effect on our weather systems, triggering warm Indian Ocean air to fall as... Read more
NINE young people from Hankey and Patensie are well on their way to making a significant contribution to the Eastern Cape agricultural sector after completing a one-year internship in plant management. The programme, aimed at growing local farming talent, is a partnership between the Gamtoos Irrigation Board (GIB), local... Read more
USA university wants Flash content for study
Eastern Cape May 16, 2022
Flash Ikumkani has recently been picked by Howard University in the USA for his content to be studied as a topic of how Hip Hop affects Africa socially and the impact of his commentary using his home language to rap. Flash Ikumkani has recently embarked on a pioneering #UmbonoWamHighSchoolTour... Read more
Madibaz eager to finish Varsity Cup on high
AchieversEastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityRugby April 10, 2022
Scrumhalf Anovuyo Moyikwa said the FNB Madibaz were determined to finish their first FNB Varsity Cup campaign in a number of seasons on a high note when they play Free State University in Gqeberha on Monday. The Nelson Mandela University outfit has endured a tough programme against the country’s... Read more
Madibaz sprinter scorches to 150m record in Newton Shootout
AchieversEastern CapeLatest newsNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports February 28, 2022
Ace Madibaz sprinter Shirley Nekhubui paid tribute to her team after she won the 150m race at the Newton Classic Shootout in Johannesburg. The 21-year-old athlete confirmed her prowess in the fast lane by claiming the title for the second straight year, scorching through the tape in what was... Read more
Madibaz to build on setpieces in next Varsity Cup encounter
Eastern CapeLatest newsNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports February 25, 2022
FNB Madibaz captain Arnouw Nelis hoping that a solid platform in the set pieces will lead to clean possession for the backs when they take on University of Western Cape in their next FNB Varsity Cup rugby fixture. The match will be played on Monday in Cape Town, representing... Read more
Young Madibaz take spirit of ubuntu into Varsity Cup campaign
Eastern CapeLatest newsNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports February 11, 2022
Despite the challenges they will be facing as a young team, the FNB Madibaz are determined to stand strong against more experienced opposition in this year’s FNB Varsity Cup, which kicks off on Monday. As they finalised their preparations for their opening match against Wits in Johannesburg, coach David... Read more
