Mulling over ‘mediocre election’

Insightful discussion on state of democracy and 2019 poll outcomes. The low levels of voter participation in the May 8 national and provincial elections and the significance thereof was a key focus in what was arguably one of the most refreshing and insightful Herald Community Dialogue events to date.

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Garden offers organic boost for student brains

Nelson Mandela University’s second organic vegetable garden has taken root and is set to benefit dozens of students looking for a healthier bite amid fertilised and commercialised options.

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Looking to the future: The Soul of the 21st Century African Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science at Nelson Mandela University is at a crossroads. Having been part of a relatively young merged university, less than 15 years old, we are in the process of reshaping our identity and assessing our role as the largest service faculty within Nelson Mandela University.

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Unique colloquium introduces Mandela studies at Mandela University

When Nelson Mandela University dropped “Metropolitan” from its name in 2017, it was no longer named after a city, but the person, Nelson Mandela, the global icon for social justice. And there was a huge responsibility that went with that, a point emphasised by then Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa at the official ceremony marking the name change, who said: “The decision to become Nelson Mandela University is not simply an exercise in corporate rebranding. It is a statement of intent. It is a statement of values … It makes a statement about justice, rehabilitation and reconciliation.”

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