The Springbok Medical Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Who’s a Doubt for 2026?
As Rassie Erasmus and the coaching staff accelerate preparations, the focus is firmly on the recovery timelines of several key stars following a string of surgeries and long-term setbacks. The "Race Against Time" List These players are currently in rehabilitation, with their availability for the June/July window hanging in the balance: Frans Malherbe (Prop): After fears that back and neck issues might...
UJ Health Clinics Bring Specialized Care to Itsoseng’s Special Needs Learners
For the University of Johannesburg (UJ), "Work-Integrated Learning" isn't just a curriculum requirement—it’s a mission of mercy. As part of its Strategic Plan 2035, UJ’s Faculty of Health Sciences recently transformed its academic expertise into a lifeline for the community of Itsoseng in the North West Province. A Partnership for Inclusive Health In collaboration with Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA), staff...
African Vice-Chancellors Descend on Johannesburg to Study the “Innovation University”
On 18 March 2026, a high-level delegation of 13 vice-chancellors from across the continent arrived at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Their mission: to study how UJ has successfully pivoted from a traditional teaching institution into a high-impact engine for entrepreneurship and economic growth. Building Entrepreneurial Hubs Led by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) in partnership with the British Council...
Prof. Bonang Mohale on Reclaiming Leadership and Democracy
With local government elections appearing on the horizon within the next 12 months, South Africa finds itself at a crossroads. Speaking at Stellenbosch University (SU) on 18 March 2026, renowned business leader Prof. Bonang Mohale delivered a searing "performance review" of the nation's leadership, reminding citizens that democracy is not a spectator sport. Democracy: A Shield Against Tyranny Delivering the 14th...
Stellenbosch University Celebrates 10,000+ Graduates in March Series
Stellenbosch University is currently a hive of celebration as more than 3,600 graduands prepare to cross the stage this week. This March 2026 series marks a historic milestone, bringing the total number of qualifications for the 2025 academic year to a record 10,160. The Class of 2025: By the Numbers The sheer scale of this year's success highlights SU’s position as...
How Unisa is Redefining Global Academic Excellence
Unisa has solidified its position as a powerhouse of African higher education by maintaining an extraordinary graduation rate. Massive Throughput: The university graduated over 50,000 students annually between 2021 and 2025, peaking at over 60,000 in 2025. Research Leadership: In 2025 alone, the institution produced over 550 doctoral graduates. National Impact: Unisa now contributes nearly 74% of the target numbers required by...
Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Challenges Universities to Lead the Food Revolution
In an era of climate volatility and deepening inequality, food is no longer just a commodity—it is the center of global political and economic resilience. This was the core message from internationally acclaimed agricultural scientist Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda during her ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture at the University of Pretoria (UP). The Framework: Creating Shared Value (CSV) Professor Sibanda introduced...
UWC Students Master the Art of Money Management
While university is a time for academic growth, for many first-year students at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), it’s also their first encounter with significant financial responsibility. To bridge the gap between receiving a bursary and maintaining a healthy bank account, UWC’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) launched a high-impact financial literacy programme during Global Money Week...
Bafana Bafana Unveil Retro-Inspired Away Kit for 2026 World Cup
As South Africa prepares to take on the world in June, the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Adidas have officially pulled back the curtain on the 2026 FIFA World Cup away kit. Following the home kit launch earlier this month, the new "away green" is a masterclass in classic football aesthetics. The Design: A Nod to the Golden Era The...
Reclaiming the Stolen Silence of Cape Town’s Ancestors
Beneath the humming asphalt and the high-end boutiques of Green Point lies a history written in bone. For centuries, the Prestwich Street Burial Grounds held the remains of those the Cape colony sought to forget: the enslaved, the indigenous, and the laboring poor. In 2003, the earth was forced open for a luxury development, revealing more than 2,500 individuals. Today,...
