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SAMRC Vice-President appointed as Mandela University Medical School's first Honorary Professor

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University is honoured to announce the appointment of Professor Liesl Zühlke as the Honorary Professor linked to the medical school. Prof Zühlke, a paediatric cardiologist, is the Vice-President: Extramural Research and Internal Portfolio at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC).

Dr Palesa Mothapo to lead Sub-Saharan Africa in global interdisciplinary research network #R2bP

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Dr Palesa Natasha Mothapo, Director of Research Support and Management at Nelson Mandela University, has been appointed the inaugural Regional Chair for Sub-Saharan Africa of the Global Higher Education Interdisciplinary Network (GHEIN).

Mandela University team heads to Brazil after national entrepreneurship victory #R2bP

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: Nelson Mandela University's student entrepreneurs will represent South Africa on the global stage later this year after being crowned national champions at the country's premier student entrepreneurship competition.

Frans bests record field to win prestigious 21.1km again

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A record field, successful title defence, upset victory and sublime weather made the fourth Bestmed Madibaz Half-Marathon the most memorable.

Mandela University nGAP academic awarded joint PhD in disaster management #R2bP

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud - #R2bP: nGAP academic Dr Mosekama Osia Mokhele has successfully earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Disaster Management through a joint doctoral degree between Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of the Free State.

Mandela Day clean-up unites Missionvale community in drive for a cleaner future

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mandela University joined forces with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, the Missionvale Care Centre, Tidy NMB and community members to commemorate Mandela Day on 18 July.

Software Engineering students participate in Pan-African student dialogues in Ghana

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A delegation of 10 Software Engineering students from Nelson Mandela University recently travelled to the University of Ghana to participate in the inaugural Digital Ubuntu: Pan-African Student Dialogues.

History of Architecture students experience oldest coastal infrastructure first-hand

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

“The ancient fish traps stand out as some of the oldest forms of infrastructure found along coastlines in many parts of the world."

Mandela Week 2026: Building unity through action in Zwide

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela University’s Hubs of Convergence, under the Engagement Office, collaborated with the Zwide Development Forum (ZDF) to deliver a four-day Mandela Week programme this year.

Madibaz Debating leaders shine at SA University Debating Championship #R2bP

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Reasons to be Proud – R2bP: Final year LLB student Diane Claasen performed as the Equity Officer at the recent Southern African Universities Debating Championship, with best debating adjudicator in Africa Sino Molose as a member of the Chief Adjudication Panel.