Madibaz relish ‘golden opportunity’ to impress at USSA regatta
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity SportsWestern Cape April 11, 2024
The Madibaz are primed to take on the top student rowing teams in the country at the University Sports South Africa sprints regatta in the Western Cape this weekend. Maties will host the competition on Friday and Saturday at the Misverstand Dam on the Berg River near Porterville. Much... Read more
Manuel urges Madibaz ‘to be warriors’ in Tuks showdown
Eastern CapeGautengNelson Mandela UniversityRugbyUniversity of PretoriaVarsity Sports April 10, 2024
Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel has called for an undiluted 80-minute effort when his team takes on UP-Tuks in Friday’s final round-robin match of the FNB Varsity Shield competition. The imminent showdown in Pretoria is building up to be an epic between the competition’s only two unbeaten sides. Tuks,... Read more
UJ Athletics soar at USSA championships, bringing home 20 medals
AthleticsGautengUniversity of Johannesburg April 10, 2024
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Athletics Club performed impressively at the 2024 University Sport South Africa (USSA) Track and Field Championships, which took place from 4 to 6 April 2024 at Coetzenburg Stadium in Stellenbosch. Despite strong winds and injury challenges, UJ athletes secured a remarkable 20 medals, showcasing... Read more
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
UFS to confer honorary degrees on Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, Prof Salim Abdool Karim
Free StateUniversity of the Free State April 8, 2024
During the April 2024 graduation ceremonies on the Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa campuses, the University of the Free State (UFS) will confer honorary degrees on two distinguished individuals—Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and Prof Salim Abdool Karim—for their significant contributions to society in their respective fields. This prestigious acknowledgement is a testament... 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
Researching the effects of high fructose consumption on memory, learning capabilities
Free StateResearchUniversity of the Free State March 26, 2024
A researcher from the University of the Free State (UFS) is studying the influence of high fructose – a type of sugar naturally found in fruits, honey, and some vegetables – on memory and learning impairments and related metabolic/ systematic changes during different developmental stages. Zinhle Priscilla Mvelase, a... Read more
