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Dr Pandor calls on graduates to lead with integrity and purpose at start of Gqeberha graduation

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Gqeberha leg of Nelson Mandela University’s autumn graduation ceremonies began yesterday (09 April 2026), with newly-installed Chancellor, Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa officially presiding over the ceremonies.

Former Springbok takes next step towards coaching ‘destiny’

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Former Springbok Namhla Siyolo did not take no for an answer when a serious injury signalled the end of her rugby career in 2014.

Mandela University congratulates Council Chair on Constitutional Court appointment

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University warmly congratulates its Chairperson of Council, Judge Nambitha Dambuza, on her appointment to serve in the Constitutional Court of South Africa.

New Chancellor Dr Pandor sets vision for Mandela University at official installation ceremony

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University’s newly installed Chancellor, Dr Naledi Pandor, has set out a bold and values-driven vision for the institution, calling for strengthened academic excellence, stronger African collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to justice, dignity and academic freedom.

Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor - Fourth Chancellor of Nelson Mandela University

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor took up the position of Chancellor of Nelson Mandela University on 1 April 2026. She will be officially installed as Chancellor on Wednesday 8 April at 14:00.

Mandela University tackles English dominance with new language policy

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University has adopted a revised Language Policy that directly confronts the dominance of English in higher education, committing to multilingual learning, teaching and support to improve access, inclusion and student success.

Advancing energy innovation through China study tour

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University is strengthening its role in global energy innovation following a recent study tour to China by Professor Ernst Ferg from the Department of Chemistry.

Freedom Month: Considering what it means to be “free and not entirely free of apartheid”

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Considering what it means to be “free and not entirely free of apartheid,” the Mandela University’s Centre for Women and Gender Studies (CWGS) and the SARChI Chair in African Feminist Imagination (Chair) are hosting a two-day public programme at the University.

Shield semis against Wits all but a ‘final’ for fighting-fit Madibaz

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Madibaz delivered the fight they had promised their supporters to scrap their way back from an alarming deficit into a comfortable victory over Sol Plaatje University in their FNB Varsity Shield match on Friday.

Dr Fraser-Moleketi delivers final graduation address as Chancellor at George Campus graduation

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University’s outgoing Chancellor, Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, presided over her final two graduation ceremonies at the University’s George Campus yesterday (31 March 2026), bringing to a close a distinguished chapter of leadership marked by purpose, reflection and a call to action for graduates.