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SAMRC Vice-President appointed as Mandela University Medical School's first Honorary Professor

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University is honoured to announce the appointment of Professor Liesl Zühlke as the Honorary Professor linked to the medical school. Prof Zühlke, a paediatric cardiologist, is the Vice-President: Extramural Research and Internal Portfolio at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC).

Reaffirming Our Values in a Time of Growing Concern about Afrophobia

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University is aware that recent public discussions and protests regarding immigrants in South Africa may have created uncertainty for some current and prospective international students, staff members, scholars, collaborators and their families.

Extreme weather events need to be treated as the norm

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Extreme weather events, including devastating floods, droughts and runaway fires in the Garden Route and other parts of South Africa are increasing iregularity and severity.

Madibaz half-marathon course to produce fast and furious racing

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A forgiving course will produce fast times for the 2 000 runners expected to tackle the fourth annual Bestmed Madibaz Half-Marathon and its supporting events in Gqeberha this weekend.

National collaboration through THRV partnership with Free State University

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The University's Engagement Office recently conducted a week of strategic engagement and capacity development at Free State University to strengthen the growing national collaboration of The Hope Revolution Vision (THRV) to address substance abuse through community-engaged scholarship.

Science Faculty hosts interdisciplinary food and health research colloquium

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University’s Faculty of Science recently hosted an Interdisciplinary Research Colloquium at the Inkanyezi Auditorium, bringing together researchers, academics, postdoctoral fellows and international collaborators to explore how interdisciplinary partnerships can strengthen research in food and health.

Mandela University swimmer to represent Tanzania at Commonwealth Games #R2bP

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Madibaz Swimming is incredibly proud of our very own Collins Saliboko, who departs on 20 July to represent his homeland, Tanzania, at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Tibshraeny claims memorable maiden Humewood club title

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Madibaz student Tiaan Tibshraeny made his first appearance in the Humewood Golf Club Championships one to remember by defeating eight-time champion Michael Holden 3&2 in the 36-hole final recently.

Professor Janine Adams receives prestigious SASAqS gold medal #R2bP

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Nelson Mandela University scientist, Professor Janine Adams, has been awarded the prestigious Southern African Society for Aquatic Scientists (SASAqS) Gold Medal at the society’s recent conference in Port Alfred.

Ussa triumph brings Varsity Shield ambitions to the fore

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Madibaz rugby team’s triumphant Ussa campaign has laid a solid foundation for another deep run into next season’s Varsity Shield competition.