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Madibaz to build on setpieces in next Varsity Cup encounter
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
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
Assisting organisations to better comply with marine and environmental legislation
Protecting our environment and endangered marine life and the immense importance of the ocean, was the reason behind Andrea Govender’s Master’s in Accounting Research, which created environmental awareness from an auditing perspective. She also developed a corporate governance framework for organisations to better comply with marine and environmental legislation.... Read more
Dr Michele Ruiters elected President of Rhodes University Convocation
Rhodes University Alumni have entrusted Dr Michele Ruiters with the role of President of Convocation. She is a senior lecturer at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) that is associated with the University of Pretoria. Ruiters teaches human and organisational behaviour courses, diversity, equality and inclusion. She is... Read more
Madibaz coach seeks to build a legacy that will outlast him
New Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel’s long-term aim is to create a sustainable legacy at the highest level. The former professional player, who turned out at fullback for the Blue Bulls, Griquas and Free State, assumed his position in November and has been focused on putting the building blocks... Read more
DUT students make it into the regional finals of the Huawei ICT Competition
Three Durban University of Technology (DUT) students have been selected to compete in the Huawei ICT Competition Regional Finals which is to be held online, next month, February 2022. Dickson Hove, Wendy Nhleko and Dumisani Sibanda will be competing with 12 teams from various countries in the Southern African... Read more
From walking to school without shoes to doctorate
After years of perseverance, dedication and hard work, the academic career of Dr Simthembile Xeketwana, a lecturer at the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU), has culminated in him receiving his sixth qualification, a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum Studies. Xeketwana, the head of Huis Francie van... Read more
Experiences of African residents in Durban’s Cato Manor
UKZN history lecturer Dr Mphumeleli Ngidi researched experiences of African residents who lived in Durban’s Cato Manor for his PhD in Social Sciences. The area, popularly known as Mkhumbane, was impacted by the Group Areas Act of 1950 – it was one of several multi-racial communities where people were... Read more
Doctoral research investigates cyberstalking in Tanzanian university
Cyberstalking in Tanzanian universities was the subject of research by Dr Angela Kavishe, who was awarded a PhD in Sociology for the study, supervised by Professor Maheshvari Naidu. ‘Cyberstalking is a kind of online harassment characterised by the persistent pursuit and monitoring of a victim performed by a determined... Read more
Prof Philippe Burger appointed as Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at UFS
The Council of the University of the Free State (UFS) approved the appointment of Prof Philippe Burger as Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences for a five-year term during its quarterly virtual meeting on 26 November 2021. He is Pro-Vice-Chancellor: Poverty, Inequality and Economic Development, as... Read more