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Nelson Mandela University alumnus in the running for an Oscar

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Hollywood Reporter, America’s entertainment bible, kickstarted the build-up to the 2027 Academy Awards with an article on 2 September predicting the winners of the Oscars.

Gold for Dezi Rosenblatt at the African States Bowls Tournament

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University’s Dezi Rosenblatt, Biokineticist in the Department of Human Movement Science, and her team won Gold at the recent African States Bowls Tournament in Lusaka, Zambia.

Mandela University joins Presidential One Billion Trees Programme

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University, through its Department of Horticulture, has pledged its support for the Presidential One Billion Trees Programme, which aims to plant 10 million trees in 2026 as part of Heritage Day activities.

When the language of learning becomes a language of belonging

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

“What if the language that helps a student understand a concept could also be the language that helps them feel that they belong?”

Double Varsity Netball 2026 honours for Madibaz Captain and SA player Juanita van Tonder #R2bP

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Madibaz Netball captain and SPAR Proteas defender Juanita van Tonder has been named both FNB Player of the Tournament and Suzuki Players’ Player of the Tournament at Varsity Netball.

Matjieshut – !Hau Oms Restoration Workshop continues the legacy

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The knowledge-sharing process initiated a year ago with the construction of the Matjieshut on Mandela University’s South Campus continued this year with the three-day Matjieshut – !Hau Oms Restoration Workshop.

World University Games chess star’s biggest move yet #R2bP

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud -#R2bP: Top Gqeberha chess player Osia Phokela is contemplating his biggest move yet after being selected for the Ussa team to compete at the Fisu World University Games in China next month.

Fashion and Textiles’ students in finals of both international and national competitions #R2bP

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Five of the 16 finalists in the first South African edition of the Pierre Cardin Young Designers Award are final-year Bachelor of Visual Arts (Fashion and Textiles) students from Nelson Mandela University.

Taking a stand against GBVF through Judo for Her Safety campaign

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

In response to the national crisis of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), second-year Public Relations students hosted the Judo for Her Safety campaign to equip young women with practical self-defence skills.

Centre for Women and Gender Studies hosts award-winning filmmaker Xoliswa Sithole

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Xoliswa Sithole creates films that speak directly into the heart of contemporary issues.