Category Archives: News In South Africa

Top marks Nationally for CPUT Nursing Graduate

Top marks Nationally for CPUT Nursing Graduate BEST: Karla Whiley with two of her lecturers Margot Pretorius and Natalie Copeling Returning to the classroom as part of her retirement plan worked out in a big way for a CPUT graduate. Karla Whiley scored the highest marks in an Occupational Health Nursing degree nationally and was… Read More »

2026 National Teaching Award For CPUT Surveying Lecturer

2026 National Teaching Award For CPUT Surveying Lecturer SOFT AND HARD: Siddique Motala uses art and other creative avenues to make students relate to each other and his subject A willingness to tackle difficult topics and include creative influences in his lectures have earned a CPUT lecturer a top teaching award. Siddique Motala, Senior Lecturer… Read More »

Apply to Study at Univen 2026

Apply to Study at Univen 2026 Applications to study at Univen for the 2026 academic year are currently open, Do not wait for the last moment, apply today Click here to download the application form Closing date 29 September 2026 For more information contact: Mr Mpfariseni Ligudu Assistant Registrar: Student Administration 015 962 8977/ 015… Read More »

CPUT Student Takes Top Honours In 2026 Design Competition

CPUT Student Takes Top Honours In 2026 Design Competition FIRST PRIZE: Kriska Liebenberg with her nesting chair, which won this year’s 12 IZITULO Design Challenge sponsored by Leon on CCXIX and St Leger and Viney Interior Design student, Kriska Liebenberg, recently won a prestigious competition, which will see her winning chair being manufactured and sold… Read More »

NWU Joné Takes African Heptathlon Title In Her Stride 2026

NWU Joné Takes African Heptathlon Title In Her Stride 2026 Joné takes African heptathlon title in her stride Joné Kruger (19), a pharmacy student from the North West University (NWU) is the new African Heptathlon champion. She won the title at the recent Junior African Games in Tlemcen, Algeria.The Junior African Games are held every… Read More »

ACT Building Blocks Programme

ACT Building Blocks Programme The ACT Building Blocks Programme aims to build the capacity of South African arts, culture and heritage organisations. The aim of the Programme is to strengthen the infrastructure that supports arts, culture and heritage programming and services. It seeks to strengthen local organisations through cultural planning, technical assistance, master classes and… Read More »

Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary

Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary 2026 – 2026 ABOUT THE BURSAR Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary : Vhembe is based in the Limpopo province and is the northern-most district of South Africa, bordering on Zimbabwe; Mozambique and Botswana. The Vhembe District Municipality was established in 2000 and have their head quarters based in Thohoyandou. Made… Read More »