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Support the Mandela Walk for Student Hunger

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University students, staff and alumni are urged to join the Mandela Walk for Student Hunger on Friday, 29 May 2026.

Former SANDF Major General urges students to rethink democracy through human security

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

At a time when South Africa approaches the 50th anniversary of the 1976 student uprising, retired Major General Gordon Yekelo urged students at Nelson Mandela University to confront a difficult reality: political freedom alone does not guarantee human security.

GQ swimmer’s star rises after four-medal haul at Africa champs #R2bP

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Katie Horne’s international star continued to rise as she torpedoed her way to four medals at the Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships in Algeria recently.

Emergency Medical Care students experience Wilderness Search and Rescue exercise in Addo

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University’s Department of Emergency Medical Care’s third-year students had to demonstrate strong logistical thinking, physical fitness, teamwork and practical problem-solving skills during their recent Wilderness Search and Rescue module exercise.

Venter crosses Madibaz Open squash title off to-do list

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Eastern Province’s No 1 squash player Dean Venter finally added his name to the Madibaz Open honours list when he captured his maiden title at Mandela University’s North Campus in Gqeberha this weekend.