“If we act together, if we act now, and if we act decisively, we will overcome it.”
This page is dedicated to this call to action by President Cyril Ramaphosa and our own institutional commitment in limiting the effects of the coronavirus on our people, our metro, province and country.
We can do so by volunteering our time and talents throughout our metro and beyond and by sharing stories of what we as staff, students and alumni are doing. The latter will hopefully serve to inspire and encourage others to play their part.
The University is facilitating a volunteer process in seeking the expertise of professionals (health professionals, academics, manufacturing specialists, ICT technicians etc.) and any others who wish to help. It is working in partnership with other organisations across the metro and province, like business and the medical fraternity, to this end. Individuals will be contacted as and when needed in line with supporting governance processes. Attached is a volunteer form that you may be required to sign going forward: Standard Operating Procedures - General Volunteers.
Do you have a heartwarming story to tell?
Are you, as a Mandela University student, staff member or alumni, helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, or know of other Madibaz who are doing their bit? If so, please share your stories and ideas by emailing us.
Volunteer your professional service
Do you have skills, expertise or time to volunteer in fighting the pandemic?
If so, please complete this form.
Evolve Team Series: CCT
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it, including the way we work. The Evolve Team Series seeks to capture these changes and salute staff in navigating and adapting to remain productive in very trying circumstances. Tell us how your team as evolved (see details at end).
Evolve Team Series: Computing Sciences
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it, including the way we work. The Evolve Team Series seeks to capture these changes and salute staff in navigating and adapting to remain productive in very trying circumstances. Tell us how your team as evolved (see details at end).
Volunteer donated 61 masks to #MaskupMandela campaign
Retired housewife from Lorraine, Beverley Rous, has responded to Mandela University’s call for masks and the #MASKUPMANDELA campaign and has donated 61 cotton masks that she has sewn herself.
Evolve Team Series: Medical Laboratory Science
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it, including the way we work. The Evolve Team Series seeks to capture these changes and salute staff in navigating and adapting to remain productive in very trying circumstances. Tell us how your team as evolved (see details at end).
Evolve Team Series: George Campus Academic Administration
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it, including the way we work. The Evolve Team Series seeks to capture these changes and salute staff in navigating and adapting to remain productive in very trying circumstances. Tell us how your team as evolved (see details at end).
Evolve Team Series: George Campus Finance
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it, including the way we work. The Evolve Team Series seeks to capture these changes and salute staff in navigating and adapting to remain productive in very trying circumstances. Tell us how your team as evolved (see details at end).
How has your team evolved? Introducing the Evolve Team Series
For all the negatives of the coronavirus pandemic, it has also been a time of heroic sacrifices and tremendous learning. It is this – the commitment of our staff and the innovation, growth and development within our University – that we wish to capture in a new internal staff series.
Frontline series: Appreciating the services of ESS’s Emergency Medical Technicians
Come rain, shine or strong winds ESS’s (Emergency Services Sector) (ESS) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Sedrick Nieuwveldt and Marius le Roux can always found manning the George Campus main entrance.
Frontline staff series: A new reality has taught us new skills
Student Health Services' Sister Linda Dalton and Counsellor Natasha Hatha have both been on campus at Lockdown level 5 and shared their stories.
Frontline staff series: Caring for each other can build a stronger bond
The Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (SHE) team Donevin Lesch, Xolisa Lubambo and Nokuzola Sukwana has been key role-players during lockdown, ensuring safety and health in line with national regulations. These are their stories.
Frontline staff series: healthy food and meeting people
Catering Services Chef Nyaniso Tshiki, cashier Linda Cikido and driver Barcelona Mvinjelwa are working hard on campus. Here are their stories.
Frontline staff series: safe campus transport
Transport Services staff members Luthando Rafani, Thanduxolo Booi and Thanduxolo Rasi organise the safe transport of staff and students.
Frontline staff series: loving their work
Occupational Health Centre staff members Sister Zubrina Baartman, Inga Gule and Fiona Magnus share their stories about doing the work they love.
Visual Art and #MaskupMandela continue to serve micro communities
A total of 44 residents and 26 staff members of Cheshire Home in Cleary Park recently received much needed PPEs from the #MaskupMandela team.
Life is short, live healthy and stay calm
“I have learned that one must live healthy and take responsibility, life is short. A healthy body has good immunity, so now I eat my veggies, which I did not do before. Also stress makes one sick, one has to breathe and stay calm.
Me? COVID-19? How? - Allison shares her story
COVID-19 hit Nelson Mandela University Events Manager Allison Olivier hard in July, as treatment for the illness was further complicated, due to an ongoing blood-clotting disorder.