In its ongoing pursuit of operational excellence and global recognition, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has successfully unified project management practices across six key departments through the Project Portfolio Office’s (PPO) project portfolio management solution. The implementation of PPO has provided the university with enhanced project visibility, governance and... Read more
SPU appoints Prof Debra Meyer as VC, principal designate
Leading stories for 2026Northern CapeSol Plaatje University March 3, 2025
The Council of Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Debra Meyer as the University’s 3rd Vice-Chancellor and Principal, effective 1 January 2026. This appointment, made at the Council meeting held on 27 November 2024, marks a significant milestone in the University’s journey as... 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
WSU’s new engineering building set to drive academic excellence
Eastern CapeWalter Sisulu University February 27, 2025
WSU engineering students at the Buffalo City Campus (BCC) are primed for a brighter and significantly improved academic path thanks to a new state-of-the-art building designed to optimize the sun’s direction, natural heating, and cooling. Housed within the recently-established Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (FEBEIT) at... Read more
WSU’S new leadership to help drive technology vision
Eastern CapeWalter Sisulu University February 27, 2025
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is undergoing a transformative era, with the appointment of three dynamic Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs) who are ready to propel the institution into a future of excellence. Armed with visionary leadership and a commitment to innovation, Sinethemba Mpambane, Professor Margaret Joan Linington, and Professor Nosisi Feza... 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
Nigerian PhD researcher thrives at WSU state-of-art labs
Eastern CapeResearchWalter Sisulu University February 19, 2025
A Nigerian doctoral researcher from Rivers State University, Rachael Elijah Ekong is advancing ground-breaking research on bioactive compounds from African medicinal plants during her academic visit to Walter Sisulu University, fostering international collaboration in Natural Products Chemistry. Focus of Ekong’s research Her research focuses on isolating bioactive compounds from African... Read more
Saldanha Bay student awarded chemical engineering scholarship
University of Cape TownWestern Cape February 18, 2025
Isaiah Andreas, a top-performing student from Saldanha Bay, has been awarded the Umoya Energy Scholarship to study for a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town (UCT). This scholarship is dedicated to empowering young individuals in the Saldanha Bay Municipal area by providing them... Read more
Paediatric nephrologist receives prestigious international fellowship awards
AwardsKwaZulu-NatalUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal February 17, 2025
Professor Rajendra Bhimma, a distinguished professor of paediatrics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Head of the Paediatric Kidney Clinical Unit at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), has been awarded the prestigious Fellow of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) award. This honour recognises his exceptional professional... Read more
WSU student represents university at UN conference
Eastern CapeWalter Sisulu University February 17, 2025
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) B Com Business Management student, Bokamoso Moraka recently represented the institution on a global stage at the prestigious Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) Conference, from 15 to 21 January. Moraka joined a diverse group of young international leaders at the renowned event designed... Read more
