Mandela University, MerSETA show youth how to power the future
Eastern CapeNelson Mandela University March 8, 2023
A team of matric boys from Port Rex Technical High School in East London sailed home with R10,000 in cash and a pirate’s chest of other treasure, during the weekend’s inaugural Nelson Mandela University Solar Boat Competition in Gqeberha on Saturday, 4 March. Nelson Mandela University, in collaboration with... Read more
Coding inspires youth to go to university
IssuesNelson Mandela University February 21, 2023
FIVE students from different walks of life are starting out their tertiary studies inComputing Sciences this year, following their introduction to coding by TangibleAfrica. The award-winning offline coding movement, an engagement project of the NelsonMandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation, hasfor the past two years been... Read more
Madibaz primed for stiff Varsity Shield examination
Nelson Mandela UniversityRugby February 16, 2023
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Arnouw Nel has firmly rejected any thoughts of complacency as his team gear up for their opening FNB Varsity Shield match in Gqeberha on Thursday. The Nelson Mandela University outfit begins their programme against the Tshwane University of Technology Vikings at Madibaz Stadium, kicking off... Read more
A burst of scoring in a group match against Botswana turned out to be the catalyst for the South African U19 netball team to claim gold at the Region V Games in Lilongwe, Malawi, recently. “I think that second quarter was one of the big moments for the team... Read more
Nelson Mandela University first to legally operate drones for a better world
Nelson Mandela University October 19, 2022
Nelson Mandela University became the first university in South Africa to operate drones legally. This achievement brought it closer to realising its vision of offering a diverse range of life-changing educational experiences for a better world. Establishing our Drone unit allows the School of Engineering to provide both under-... Read more
Why this programme? The manner and environment in which business is conducted today are dramatically different from that of the past. Too often organisations are trapped in a traditional paradigm and approach to handling the dynamic world in which they must survive. This programme highlights some of the shackles... Read more
Returning to his roots leads to Adams’ sprint title in Paris
AthleticsNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports July 12, 2022
Gqeberha sprinter Luxolo Adams believed that knowing what worked best for him had been the catalyst behind his eye-catching performance in the Paris Diamond League athletics meeting in June. The 25-year-old, who is a member of the Madibaz Athletics Club, scorched to a career-best 19.82 seconds in the 200m... Read more
Madibaz eager to finish Varsity Cup on high
AchieversEastern CapeNelson Mandela UniversityRugby April 10, 2022
Scrumhalf Anovuyo Moyikwa said the FNB Madibaz were determined to finish their first FNB Varsity Cup campaign in a number of seasons on a high note when they play Free State University in Gqeberha on Monday. The Nelson Mandela University outfit has endured a tough programme against the country’s... Read more
Madibaz handle the heat to take Super league squash crown
Latest newsNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports March 4, 2022
The Madibaz men’s squash team kept their cool when the heat was on to land the Eastern Province Super league title for the third year in a row last week. The Nelson Mandela University outfit, spearheaded by player-coach Jason le Roux, edged perennial rivals Londt Park 3-2 in matches... Read more
Madibaz sprinter scorches to 150m record in Newton Shootout
AchieversEastern CapeLatest newsNelson Mandela UniversityVarsity Sports February 28, 2022
Ace Madibaz sprinter Shirley Nekhubui paid tribute to her team after she won the 150m race at the Newton Classic Shootout in Johannesburg. The 21-year-old athlete confirmed her prowess in the fast lane by claiming the title for the second straight year, scorching through the tape in what was... Read more
