All the latest on our name change to Nelson Mandela University

Breaking the silence on sexual violence

Everybody has a story, but not everybody’s story or voice is heard, particularly if you are a woman from the rural areas of South Africa.

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Students to fly flag at YALI

Two Nelson Mandela University students are set to jet off this weekend to Johannesburg for a two-week fellowship following their selection to the 2017 Young African Leadership Initiative Regional Leadership Centre (YALI RLC).

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‘My dad sold his car to pay for my fees’ says Absa CEO Scholarship recipient

THE sacrifices made towards providing students with a tertiary education came under the spotlight this week as Absa announced a R17-million bursary investment for Nelson Mandela University students over three years.

The news has been widely welcomed against the backdrop of huge financial challenges within the Higher Education sector, but none more so than by the students who are benefitting from the unexpected windfall.

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R17-million windfall from Absa to assist Nelson Mandela University’s financially needy students

Banking giant Absa and Nelson Mandela University have joined hands and entered into a three year-partnership that will essentially alleviate the financial burden on hundreds of financially needy students through a multi-million rand investment.

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