UFS drama student wins bursary to explore storytelling through movement
AchieversStudent awardsUniversity of the Free State October 17, 2026
Sibabalwe Jokani wants to use movement and performance to express experiences that children and teenagers may struggle to put into words. The Drama and Theatre Arts student at the University of the Free State (UFS) plans to explore this idea further after receiving the Crystal-Donna Roberts Bursary. Jokani, who... Read more
Van Tonder, Padayachee claim top honours at Madibaz Sport Awards
AchieversNelson Mandela University October 17, 2026
Proteas netball player Juanita van Tonder and hockey standout Sachin Padayachee have received the top individual honours at the annual Madibaz Sport Awards in Gqeberha. Van Tonder is named Sportswoman of the Year for the second year running, while Padayachee receives the Sportsman of the Year award. The men’s... Read more
Mental health support for elite athletes requires whole-system approach — IOC
ResearchStellenbosch University October 13, 2026
Elite athletes must be in tip-top shape, while also dealing with the intense pressures that come with competing at the highest level. This can affect their mental health. Therefore, mental health support for elite athletes requires a whole-system approach that combines proactive, individualised care with supportive training environments, strong... Read more
Study find HIV progress in Kwazulu-Natal has stalled
Centre for Epidemic Response and InnovationStellenbosch University October 12, 2026
One of the world’s largest ongoing population-based HIV studies shows major declines in new infections over two decades. But from 2019, progress has stalled – and in some cases begun to reverse. A new study identifies where renewed action could help South Africa regain momentum towards epidemic control. South... Read more
Hockey duo off to Junior World Cup in 2027
Nelson Mandela University October 12, 2026
Two hockey players instrumental in Mandela University’s fourth consecutive Eastern Province premier league title run have been included in the squad for the FIH Junior World Cup in 2027. Caden Skinnette and Kian Cambier, both 20, received the nod for the South African U21 team’s training group of 38... Read more
Universities challenged to rethink teaching, learning in the age of AI
University of KwaZulu-Natal October 12, 2026
The future of higher education may depend on universities asking harder questions about how students learn, whose knowledge is valued and what should remain uniquely human in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). From the risks of AI adoption to the need to decolonise knowledge, leading academics are challenging... Read more
UKZN alumna Dr Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize
AwardsUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal October 12, 2026
Dr Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, who has earned multiple degrees from the University of Durban-Westville, followed by roles such as a lecturer and Vice-President of the Council’s predecessor, with her alma mater, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The award, announced earlier today by the Norwegian Nobel Committee... Read more
UFS, Tiger Brands take agricultural research from the laboratory to food value chain
Free StateUniversity of the Free State September 19, 2026
The University of the Free State (UFS) and Tiger Brands have entered a three-year strategic partnership to strengthen the productivity, sustainability and competitiveness of South Africa’s agricultural value chain. The partnership brings together the research expertise of the University’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Tiger Brands’ experience... Read more
Graduate earns PhD at 82 and champions family-centred postnatal care
University of KwaZulu-Natal September 19, 2026
At 82, Dolly Nontuthuzelo Nyasulu has earned a PhD in Public Health from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) for research that could strengthen care for mothers and newborns. Her doctoral study, A Family-Centred Postnatal Care Approach in Rural KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, explores how families can become more meaningfully... Read more
For Tlotlo Progress Moletsane, teaching was always more than an ambition; it was a passion rooted in a desire to see young learners in her community succeed. Through support from the Zeerust Solar Scholarship Programme, she has now turned that passion into a vocation, graduating from the University of... Read more
