Witsies recognised in M&G’s 200 Young South Africans 2017
AchieversArchivesGautengLatest newsRegionsUniversitiesUniversity of the Witwatersrand July 25, 2017
More than 25 Witsies are included in this year’s Mail & Guardian list for the most notable young SAs under the age of 35. The recognition attests to the quality of leaders Wits University produces and grooms. Now in its 12th year, the supplement showcases the young stars who are making sterling... Read more
UP’s legal eagle student scores dramatic racing win
AchieversGautengUniversity of PretoriaVarsity Sports July 21, 2017
The Idube karting circuit in the KZN Midlands was the scene of an historic triumph for women drivers on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Young Pretoria Law student Ivana Cetinich scored a dramatic win in Race Two of the fastest and most competitive karting class in kart racing. And she was followed... Read more
Every year the Boston Media House Sandton Public Relations third year students are tasked with choosing a charitable organisation that they can ‘adopt’ and help to raise awareness and funds for as part of their experiential learning. This year the Class of 2017 chose Thembalami Old Age Care Centre in Lombardy, east of Johannesburg that cares for more than... Read more
Alert: Suspected bogus international university in central Pretoria
ArchivesGautengUniversities July 18, 2017
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is investigating the owners of a suspected fraudulent international University on allegations of operating an illegal private institution in central Pretoria. This after several complaints from prospective students and the public regarding a suspected bogus institution operating under the name –... Read more
Groundbreaking disruptive technology to save rhino
ArchivesGautengStellenbosch University July 18, 2017
People the world over, as well as conservationists are fast becoming desperate as the rhino population is nearing extinction resulting from poaching. Whilst the innocence of animals in the wildlife are battling the survival of the fittest, other factors on the rise are that humans are becoming avengers, inflicting... Read more
In 2016, Schneider Electric, in conjunction with Nomade des mers, hosted a low-tech competition that was facilitated by the Schneider Electric Head Office in Midrand. Various institutions participated, including the VaVUT and French South African Schneider Electric Education Centre (FSASEC). The aim of the competition was to expose students... Read more
Bernie Fanaroff awarded prestigious Jansky Lectureship
AchieversArchivesGautengLatest newsRegionsUniversitiesUniversity of the Witwatersrand July 12, 2017
The Wits alumnus is among a select group, including seven Nobel laureates, who have received the Jansky Lectureship honour. In a statement on 29 June 2017, the Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) said Dr Fanaroff was awarded the 2017 Jansky Lectureship for his exceptional contributions to radio... Read more
Skills, education and unity – not populism – is what South Africa needs right now
ArchivesGautengLatest newsRegionsUniversitiesUniversity of the Witwatersrand July 12, 2017
Investec CEO, Stephen Koseff, tells graduands that together, under the banner of a common purpose, there are no limits to what South Africa can achieve, South Africans need to work together and find a new social pact that transcends ideologies and backgrounds and unite under a common goal to... Read more
Enterprises UP and Absa open new learning avenues
ArchivesGautengLatest newsRegionsUniversitiesUniversity of Pretoria July 12, 2017
Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) and ABSA have launched a training intervention, the Advanced Programme in Debt Review (piloted in 2016), with a group of 23 delegates in the banking and credit provider industries successfully completing their training earlier in 2017. Relevant to employees in the banks and... Read more
UP students show their commitment to sustainability
ArchivesGautengLatest newsRegionsUniversitiesUniversity of Pretoria July 12, 2017
A number of students from the University of Pretoria (UP) attended the annual Sustainability Week hosted by the City of Tshwane at the CSIR Convention Centre from 13–18 June 2017. The objective of the week is to advance the green economy by creating platforms for African stakeholders from across... Read more
