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30/01/2025

Nelson Mandela University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sibongile Muthwa, is set to welcome thousands of first year students and their families to the institution in what promises to be a fun-filled and informative morning on Saturday, 01 February 2025.

 

The Welcoming Ceremony will give new students and their families the opportunity to meet staff in person and to view campus facilities ahead of the official start of classes. 

The official proceedings are set to begin at 09:00 at the Madibaz Indoor Sport Centre on South Campus, followed by faculty break-away sessions on North, South and George campuses.

In addition to the VC’s Welcome Address on what students can expect at Mandela University, and what is expected of them, there will be entertainment, an overview of the First-Year Success (FYS) Orientation programme, as well as an opportunity to meet faculty staff and students on the day.

The meet and greet or faculty breakaway sessions will begin at 10:30 at various venues, as follows:

The University’s Alumni Relations Office will also be engaging visitors throughout the day, also giving an opportunity to parents and guardians who are alumni to update their contact details and receive a small gift for reconnecting with their alma mater.

A Mandela University pop-up shop will trade outside the Indoor Sport Centre for those students who wish to beat the rush and buy their very first branded Madibaz items and Varsity Cup T-shirts at a discounted price for Saturday only.

Players from the Madibaz Varsity Shield team will also be around on the day to meet students and parents/guardians ahead of the upcoming Varsity Shield season, which kicks off early next month.

At the George Campus, Madibaz Sport will have an Info Desk outside the Furntech building, from which the VC’s Welcoming Address will be streamed. The livestream can also be viewed on the University’s YouTube channel.

Mandela University is excited to welcome students to campus and looks forward to a successful 2025t academic year.

Contact information
Ms Zandile Mbabela
Media Manager
Tel: 0415042777
Zandile.Mbabela@mandela.ac.za