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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).

Professor Syden Mishi co-opted to the Council of the South African Economic Society

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University Economics Professor Syden Mishi has been co-opted to the Council of the South African Economic Society for a two-year term.

Nelson Mandela University lecturer on an international trajectory #R2bP

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Muziwandile “Muzi” Gigaba, a PhD candidate and lecturer at Nelson Mandela University, is off to an artist residency in Singapore.

Nelson Mandela University hosts HEITSA NATE 2026, showcasing ICT leadership in Higher Education

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University recently hosted the Higher Education Information Technology South Africa (HEITSA) National Annual Technology Exhibition (NATE) 2026, welcoming ICT leaders, practitioners, and industry partners from South Africa's 26 public universities for four days of knowledge sharing, collaboration and innovation.

Mandela University pianist to showcase South African talent at prestigious UK music festival #R2bP

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud -#R2bP: When fourth-year Nelson Mandela University Bachelor of Music (BMus) student Mathew Draai takes to the stage at the British Isles Music Festival (BIMF) in the United Kingdom this July, he will do so not only as an accomplished young pianist, but as a representative of South African musical talent on the global stage.

Community Engagement South Africa (CESA) launches Inaugural Board of Directors at Mandela University

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Community Engagement South Africa (CESA) officially commenced its next chapter with the establishment of its inaugural Board of Directors following a recent two-day Strategic Retreat at Nelson Mandela University.

International Office advances strategic partnership with Utrecht University

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The International Office hosted a Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Utrecht University yesterday, 2 July, bringing together colleagues from both institutions to advance the implementation of the Nelson Mandela University–Utrecht University Strategic Partnership Roadmap.

Mandela University alumnus Yusuf Cassim appointed as Deputy Minister of Higher Education

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Nelson Mandela University alumnus Yusuf Cassim on his appointment as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, having assumed office on 1 July 2026 under President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Mandela Week 2026 - Taking a Stand Against GBV, Substance Abuse and Poverty – Building Unity

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University, through the Hubs of Convergence, is proud to announce Mandela Week 2026, which will be commemorated from 14 to 17 July 2026 under the theme: “Taking a Stand Against GBV, Substance Abuse and Poverty – Building Unity Through Action.”

Political Responsibility and Solidarity: 1976 Lessons to Ameliorate Youth Unemployment

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Milan Kundera wrote: “The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting.” The novelist's claim is important on two fronts: first, commemorating historic events like 16 June 1976, prevents regimes from erasing their crimes; second, it serves as an inspiration for current generations.