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
WSU’s built environment HOD to ministerial panel
Eastern CapeWalter Sisulu University February 14, 2025
A broad career in infrastructure and construction, both as a practitioner and educator, has seen one of WSU’s brightest and most dynamic minds being called to serve at the pleasure of the public works and infrastructure minister. WSU Built Environment departmental head in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment... 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
WSU PhD candidate represents SA at global scientist summit
Eastern CapeWalter Sisulu University February 12, 2025
WSU’s Physiological Sciences PhD candidate, Edna Matjuda, earned the prestigious honour of being among seven South African doctoral students who were selected to attend the Global Young Scientist Summit (GYSS) in Singapore on 5 – 9 January 2025. What is the GYSS? The GYSS is a renowned platform that... Read more
New report highlights the impact of early Grade 1 entry and gender disparities in SA education
ResearchStellenbosch University February 12, 2025
A new report by the group, Stellenbosch University’s Research on Socio-Economic Policy (Resep), highlights critical challenges in South African education and presents new insights drawn from comprehensive administrative data. The study finds that children who enter Grade 1 at the minimum age of 5½ years face a significantly higher... 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
Honorary doctorate awarded to acclaimed art activist, educator
Eastern CapeRhodes University February 11, 2025
RECIPIENTMichael Barry, South African art activist and educatorRECOGNISING… social justice, equality, and access to the arts have been the mainstay of his lifelong journey as an artist, activist, and educator.… his extensive work in documenting the histories of marginalised communities, particularly those affected by apartheid’s forced removals, serves as... 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
UKZN next gen solar manufacturing project promotes sustainable energy
KwaZulu-NatalResearchUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal February 3, 2025
A group of scientists from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are joint collaborators on an R70 million Swansea University-led research project to develop and manufacture sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSMs) in Africa, empowering local communities and promoting sustainable energy. Currently, more than 500 million people in Africa lack access... Read more
