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Van Tonder swaps blue and yellow for green and gold #R2bP

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Upcoming national star Juanita van Tonder will once again swap blue and yellow for green and gold following her selection for the Proteas squad for the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi later this month.

Top administrator comes home to join Madibaz team in George

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Well-known sports administrator and all-round team player Thabo Spelman has returned to his roots to guide the blue-ribbon codes at Mandela University’s George Campus to new levels.

Nelson Mandela University hosts 2026 USAf Registrars’ Imbizo

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The contemporary Registrar is increasingly positioned at the intersection of institutional governance, policy, risk, data and technology, and also contributes to student experience, institutional strategy and sector-wide collaboration.

Unlocking South Africa's potential starts with leadership, says Sonja De Bruyn

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Leading investment executive Sonja De Bruyn believes South Africa already has the ingredients for success. What it lacks is strong ethical leadership.

Solar PV boost for Nelson Mandela University

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

More than 8 500 new solar photovoltaic (PV) panels/modules are set to significantly boost Nelson Mandela University’s renewable energy capacity across its seven campuses – six in Gqeberha and one in George.

Electric mobility drive to create jobs and build South Africa’s battery industry

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, said government is positioning South Africa as a leading player in the global electric mobility and battery value chains, with a strong focus on local manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, skills development and job creation.

Banking on Women – honouring Dr Zanele Mbeki

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University’s Centre for Women and Gender Studies (CWGS) has honoured the remarkable contributions of Dr Zanele Mbeki to feminist economic transformation and the continuing struggle for women’s economic inclusion and agency.

Forestry students take on professional firefighting crews in fire suppression competition

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University’s Forestry students put their teamwork, endurance and practical skills to the test when they recently competed alongside professional firefighting crews at the annual Fire Suppression Proto Team Competition near Knysna.

Wounded Madibaz refocus as Varsity Netball campaign continues

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University hope for a quick change in fortunes after suffering two straight defeats on the opening weekend of their Varsity Netball campaign.

‘Newbie’ cracks the nod for SA A women’s rugby team #R2bP

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Newbie women’s rugby player Yonda Nokwe has made remarkable progress to earn selection to the South Africa A team for a mini-series against their Brazilian counterparts starting in Sao Paulo this week.