Professor Zukiswa Zingela, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Nelson Mandela University, is the joint winner of the Health Excellence Category award in the prestigious 2025 SA Health Excellence Awards. The awards, in their fifth year, are a partnership between the Clinix Health Group, the largest... Read more
Two first prizes for Mandela University Chemistry students
AwardsNelson Mandela University October 28, 2025
Master’s students in Chemistry, Liesl Els and Sindile Mnyamana, recently won the first prize in the SACI (South African Chemical Institute) Regional Seminar in both the senior and junior categories. Liesl’s presentation in the senior category focused on creating sensors that rural communities can use to test their water... Read more
Technically-gifted coach set to elevate Madibaz women’s football
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports March 9, 2025
New Madibaz women’s football coach Nolitha Mhlomi is determined to elevate the status of the code at Mandela University in Gqeberha. The 27-year-old took the reins this month and is eager to advance her career and women’s football at the institution. The former player’s initial goal is to ensure... Read more
Former footballer shakes off pressure to find the slot for Madibaz
Nelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports February 28, 2025
Madibaz utility back Caleb Friskin has emerged as a player to watch after delivering a composed performance in his team’s morale-boosting victory over Fort Hare in the FNB Varsity Shield rugby tournament recently. The Mandela University side secured a 32-16 win in front of an appreciative home crowd at... Read more
Van Zijl stands tall as Madibaz aim to bounce back in Shield derby
Nelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports February 21, 2025
The Madibaz are looking to harness the energy of home support for their crucial FNB Varsity Shield showdown against Fort Hare on Friday. The Mandela University outfit will be eager to bounce back after a tough 40-14 opening-round defeat in Durban to Varsity College, who knocked them out of... Read more
Madibaz skipper calls for love affair with ‘consistency’ in Shield
Nelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports February 14, 2025
Madibaz rugby captain Leon van der Merwe has asked his charges to enter into a love affair with “consistency” from the moment they kick off their FNB Varsity Shield campaign in Durban on Valentine’s Day. The Mandela University outfit will certainly have to hit the ground running against Varsity... Read more
Madibaz plan to outflank opponents with WP U19 loosie
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports February 14, 2025
There will be plenty of pedigree on the side of the Madibaz scrum this year following the recruitment of Western Province U19 loose-forward Sean van Zijl. The 19-year-old, who will spend at least the next three years in Gqeberha studying towards a quantity surveying qualification at Mandela University, is... Read more
Mandela University engineering student part of team winning global challenge
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University February 13, 2025
Final year, Electrical Engineering and AEDG (Advanced Engineering Design Group) student Ethan Tilney and two of his high school friends recently won the 2024 TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) Sustainathon Challenge, a global competition using technology to solve real-world problems. The other members of the team were Christopher Blignaut, an... Read more
Preparing graduates for life and the world of work
CareersNelson Mandela University February 12, 2025
As universities, it is essential that in addition to preparing graduates for their careers and the world of work, we prepare them for life with the skills they need to make their way as citizens of the world. Opinion by Dr Muki Moeng, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching,... Read more
Madibaz rookie a formidable presence with speed to burn
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityRugby February 10, 2025
Woodridge College may not rank among the Eastern Cape’s “big” rugby schools but it has certainly produced a gem in new Madibaz recruit Bukho Pantsi. The 19-year-old utility back, who stands well over six feet in his socks, is among a slew of rookies who will represent Mandela University... Read more
