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Student-led Creative Media Lab to boost graduate employability

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University has officially launched the Humanities Creative Media Lab, a student-driven creative media agency designed to prepare graduates for the world of work.

New broom for fossil fuels

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Africa cannot survive a climate crisis it did not create. This is at the heart of the public lecture I gave on 10 March at Nelson Mandela University, at the Dennis Brutus Memorial Institutional Public Lecture hosted by the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD).

Sepedi Animal Farm translation set to break barriers in South African classrooms

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A new Sepedi translation of Animal Farm — the classic political allegory by English author George Orwell — is set to broaden access to ideas about power, leadership and democracy in South African classrooms.

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.