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Double accolades for Chemistry senior lecturer Dr Shawn Gouws #R2bP

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Mandela University’s Dr Shawn Gouws has been honoured with the South African Chemical Institute's (SACI) Chemical Education Award in recognition of his contributions to tertiary chemistry education.

Recent “Kaaps Woriboek” launch marks milestone in formalising and reclaiming the language

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A historic Kaaps Woriboek, described as an important step towards the formalisation, rehabilitation and intellectualisation of the Kaaps language, was launched at Nelson Mandela University recently, bringing together academics, students, school pupils, writers, poets and members of the broader community.

Nearly 50 years on, Biko’s ideas challenge South Africa

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A decade after #FeesMustFall put decolonisation firmly on South Africa’s agenda, how much has actually been achieved in Africanising the country’s knowledge systems? According to academic Dr Lwazi Lushaba: “None.”

Young track-and-field star earns bronze at powerlifting worlds #R2bP

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud -#R2bP: Chanté Mulder added another string to her international sports bow by placing third overall at the World Powerlifting Championships in South Africa recently.

Mandela University unites against GBV

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University students and staff recently joined forces to raise awareness of gender-based violence (GBV), promote open dialogue and strengthen efforts to create safer campus and residence communities.