An inclusive and safe environment devoid of any forms of discrimination, as well as an extensive teaching and learning programme to advance students, staff and other stakeholders’ knowledge about LGBTQIA++ has been the underpinning objective of Nelson Mandela University’s Pride celebrations this week. Having started the week off with a Queer in Africa dialogue on Monday, followed by a Safe Space Training Day programme on Tuesday, celebrations peaked with the hoisting of the Pride flag … [Read more...] about NMU Shows Pride
Education
Reports on Grade 9 school exit point “misleading”
The Department of Basic Education says it has noted with concern misleading media reports and social media posts claiming that learners could leave school in Grade 9, saying this is not the truth. “It seems the reports emanate from a misinterpretation of what Minister Angie Motshekga said yesterday, 26 September at the SADTU National Congress at Nasrec. As a result the message communicated by media reports is unfortunately causing confusion as it is not a true reflection of what the Minister … [Read more...] about Reports on Grade 9 school exit point “misleading”
Pull up your socks, Matrics
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has encouraged all learners who will be writing the 2019 matric examinations to ensure that they use the remainder of their time to study. The National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations are just 36 days away. The first exam will be written on 23 October. Speaking at the first meeting of the Council of Education Ministers in the 6th Administration in Pretoria recently, Motshekga said they expect 624 733 full-time candidates and 176 110 part-time … [Read more...] about Pull up your socks, Matrics
Submit your NSFAS 2020 application now
Prospective students hoping to study through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have been urged to take advantage of the NSFAS 2020 application roadshows to apply for funding. “NSFAS provides funding to applicants who come from poor and working-class families, therefore I would like make this plea and urge all those applicants who meet the NSFAS requirements to apply for funding before the closing date. It is imperative that we take all necessary steps in bringing government … [Read more...] about Submit your NSFAS 2020 application now
Siweya takes a closer look at hospital, school in East Cape
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya, has visited the St Elizabeth Hospital and Mqikela High School - both in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape - to get a first-hand account of what interventions are needed at these two institutions. Siweya visited the two institutions as part of government’s monitoring programme. The St Elizabeth Hospital is a regional hospital with approximately 175 approved hospital beds and a staff complement of 637. The facility, which has a low number … [Read more...] about Siweya takes a closer look at hospital, school in East Cape
Nobubele Phuza and Thembeka Sdinane Make History
Sociology and Psychology masters students Nobubele Phuza and Thembeka Sdinane, respectively, were awarded the DST-Albertina Sisulu Fellowship in the masters category of the recently held SA Women in Science Awards – making history as the first Nelson Mandela University students to be recognised in the Humanities and Social Sciences categories of the distinguished awards. Two Nelson Mandela University postgraduate students were among a host of women recognised as the best in the country in … [Read more...] about Nobubele Phuza and Thembeka Sdinane Make History
Mandela University wraps up Centenary Programme
In various biographies, Nelson Mandela is portrayed as the product of a “tribal” world in which he watched his guardian, Chief Jongintaba, exercise a certain leadership style to run the village. However, what has not come out in these biographies is his experiences of political modernity – through his family’s “pragmatic cooperation” with colonialists and their role in the quasi-parliamentary iBhunga (traditional council). This forms the basis of the first of the inaugural Mandela Lecture … [Read more...] about Mandela University wraps up Centenary Programme
NSW2019
Night sky viewing, rocket building, chemistry demonstrations and a celebration of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements in indigenous languages are among the array of activities planned around National Science Week 2019 (NSW2019) at Nelson Mandela University. National Science Week (NSW) is an annual initiative of the department of Science and Technology (DST), in conjunction with the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA). It is a nationwide celebration of … [Read more...] about NSW2019
Female students bag bulk of accolades at annual excellence awards
From alien ferns and street art, to serial killer Ted Bundy and nanoscience targeting breast cancer cells, Mandela University’s top performing students had a vast array of research topics for their award-winning studies. The hard work and academic excellence of 24 undergraduate and postgraduate students was recognised at the annual Nelson Mandela University Academic Awards function, held at the Feather Market Centre on Friday night 21 June 2019. Apart from being honoured with the top … [Read more...] about Female students bag bulk of accolades at annual excellence awards
Human Settlements programmes responding to societal needs
More than 300 municipal councillors, traditional leaders and officials from various Eastern Cape municipalities were awarded certificates upon successful completion of Human Settlements Management short learning programmes undertaken at Nelson Mandela University over the last two years. Partaking in these short learning programmes was part of a capacity-building initiative commissioned to the university by the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements and the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Human Settlements programmes responding to societal needs
Technology boost for Eastern Cape schools
An innovative initiative by government to supply modern technology equipment to disadvantaged schools in rural areas is set to change the lives of learners at these schools. Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams and her deputy Pinky Kekana on Friday launched the two Cyber Labs at the Nolitha Special School situated in Mount Ayliff and at Zinyosini Senior Secondary School situated in Ntabankulu. Speaking at Nolitha Special School, Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams told learners about the … [Read more...] about Technology boost for Eastern Cape schools
When the Blind Lead
Just over a year ago – fresh into his honours course and with a newly obtained postgraduate certificate in education – Avukile Jeke threw in the towel because of what he described as a “very difficult” undergraduate journey. The plan? To pursue an opportunity to fulfil his lifelong dream of teaching and exposing his pupils, particularly the differently abed, to the array of opportunities that have seen him continuously climb to greater heights. When that did not pan out, Mount Frere-born … [Read more...] about When the Blind Lead
Electrical Engineering Students Return from China
Eastcape Midlands TVET College (EMC), on 31 March 2019 welcomed back 7 of its Electrical Engineering students who had been away to China on a 12 month funded international training programme. The programme was fully funded and supported by the Chinese Culture and International Education Exchange Centre together with EWSETA. The main purpose of the programme was to create opportunities for the students to gain work experience through integrating them in a real work learning methodology that … [Read more...] about Electrical Engineering Students Return from China
Do Your bit to strengthen democracy, equality and justice
Mandela University graduates called on to advance democracy and social justice: “What will you do with your education from Nelson Mandela University to change the world – for your family, your community, your profession, your country? What contribution will you make towards Africa’s growth and development that leads to a better life for all?” This question by Chancellor Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi calls on new graduates to go out into the world and change it – as the institutional tagline … [Read more...] about Do Your bit to strengthen democracy, equality and justice
Honouring SA’s Change Agents
Four remarkable South Africans whose work resonates with the Nelson Mandela University’s resolve to be in service to society are among more than 5000 graduands to be capped during Nelson Mandela University’s upcoming autumn graduation. Cleric and civil servant Reverend Frank Chikane; businesswoman and president of the African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) Dr Vuyo Mahlati; Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund chief executive officer Sibongile Mkhabela and specialist family physician … [Read more...] about Honouring SA’s Change Agents
