Returning to Campus

The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority

Nelson Mandela University COVID-19 Hotline:
0800 504 911

The general public can use this self-assessment tool (or the isiXhosa version) developed by our Centre for Community Technologies to help determine whether you need to be tested for COVID-19.

Returning to Nelson Mandela University Campuses

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, and our University campuses, as we know it. This site is aimed at helping you navigate all the new ways of working, learning, teaching and living at Nelson Mandela University.

What worked in the past, may not be applicable any more as we seek to do all that we can to ensure the safety of our staff, students, contractors, suppliers and visitors.

New guidelines, standard operating procedures, contact details and compulsory safety measures are among the items included to support you as we return to campus.

Before returning

You must have been identified as a student or requested as a staff member to return to campus.

Personal protective equipment will be supplied by oour Safety, Helath & Environment Office (she@mandela.ac.za)

PERSONS WITH COMORBIDITIES

Persons above the age of 60 and those with pre-existing health conditions are to check the comorbidity guidelines further down.

Those with flu-like symptoms or sick individuals are to stay at home and not come to campus.

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES VIDEOS

To protect ourselves and others at this time of COVlD-19, it is important that we understand and practice preventative measures. These short information videos show what each of us need to do to keep us as safe as possible within and outside of the workplace. Once you have viewed each video please indicate whether you have understood the content. This will provide us with feedback on whether more interventions are required.