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Public lecture explores the role of public administration in South Africa’s development

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Department of Public Management and Leadership, in collaboration with the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), recently hosted a thought-provoking public lecture and officially launched the University’s SAAPAM Student Chapter.

Mandela University swimming project starts to pay dividends #R2bP

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Mandela University is slowly but surely positioning itself as one of the top swimming tertiary institutions in the country.

Giro sensation Beukes hot favourite for Madibaz XCO

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Cronje Beukes will go into this weekend’s Madibaz XCO at Mandela University’s George Campus as red-hot favourite following his dominant performance at the inaugural Garden Route Giro in April.

Madibaz swimmer Katie Horne wins bronze medal at Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships #R2bP

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Grabbing herself a very special 19^th birthday present in Algeria, Katie Horne won bronze for South Africa in the 400m freestyle at the Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships in Oram, Algeria.

Dr Futhi Mtoba calls for ethical leadership and structural transformation at Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Lecture

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ethical leadership, institutional accountability, and women’s economic empowerment came under sharp scrutiny during the 2026 Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Annual Lecture Series on Values-Based Leadership, hosted by the Raymond Mhlaba Centre under the Faculty of Humanities.

Nelson Mandela University wishes centenarian Honorary Doctorate holder Sir David Attenborough Happy Birthday

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Today, 8 May 2026, Sir David Attenborough, our esteemed honorary doctorate recipient, turns 100 years of age. Nelson Mandela University joins the world community in celebrating a remarkable life defined by curiosity, humility, and storytelling.

Strengthening student safety through multi-stakeholder initiative

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University, in partnership with the Student Representative Council (SRC) and the South African Police Service (SAPS), recently hosted a Safety, Security and Student Wellness event at its Bird Street Campus, reaffirming its commitment to student wellbeing beyond the lecture hall.

Novice rower learns to swim and then bags three Ussa golds - #R2bP

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Rowing newcomer Siyabonga Mhlungu went from being unable to swim to earning three gold medals in the space of six months at the University Sports South Africa’s sprints regatta recently.

PhD graduate overcomes drug addiction to study effects of drugs on the brain

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A Nelson Mandela doctoral student overcame drug addiction in his youth to graduate recently with a PhD on the neuroscience of the addictive brain.

Participating in the National Dialogue on Sustainable Waste Management in Cape Town

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University’s Engagement Office was invited to participate in a national working committee meeting on sustainable waste management hosted by the Asivikelane initiative in Cape Town.