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Through Vision 2030, Mandela University reaffirms its commitment to change the world through life-changing, student-centric educational opportunities, innovative research, and transformative engagement that contribute to a better world.
Judge Nambitha Dambuza was appointed as chairperson of the University Council on 1 September 2024.
Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi was appointed as the Chancellor of Nelson Mandela University on 1 April 2018.
Professor Sibongile Muthwa was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Nelson Mandela University on 13 October 2017 and re-appointed for a second term on 30 March 2022.
Learn more about the members of our University's highest decision-making body.
Meet the team responsible for the day-to-day running of our University.
Nelson Mandela Council Awards conferred since 2006.
What we stand for in becoming a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edge knowledge for a sustainable future.
Easily find, read and download university publications and reports on operations, finances, research, innovation and more.
View the full list of Nelson Mandela University Honorary Doctorates which dates back to 1968.
African Leadership Magazine publishes stories and analysis of people and events in and of Africa, written by Africans, while celebrating African successes.
Nelson Mandela University Statute (Government Gazette No. 38344) 2014 to be read in conjunction with (Government Gazette No. 40334) 2016. The Statute was approved by the Minister of Higher Education and Training and was Gazetted on 17 December 2014 and 7 October 2016.
View our latest BBBEE Certificate as well as other important policies and documents.
The governance portal provides a one stop shop for access to institutional committees, legislation, policies, procedures, forms and documents of interest.
Understanding university-speak and the terms used in academia.
Here you will find institutional indicators per quarter which focus on statistics around student headcount, student success, disability, electricity usage, BBEEE facts, growth rates, enrolment trends etc.
Here you will find our Vice-Chancellor's quarterly reports submitted to the University Council.
Here you will find our Postgraduate Student Profile Indicators.
Read our latest pocket book of basic facts and figures about Nelson Mandela University.
Keeping you informed and up to date with the latest happenings at our University.
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A library of university leadership, public, memorial and inaugural speeches available to read or watch on video.
There’s always something happening at the university. Use the media gallery to view the latest videos and pictures.
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