UCT Students Drive Food Security Forward with Innovative Tech Solutions
By Jimmy Zwane At the heart of South Africa’s battle against food insecurity, a group of University of Cape Town (UCT) students has crafted a groundbreaking tech tool to support small-scale farmers. Engineering student Phemelo Maile and his team took top honours at the 2025 TCS Sustainathon South Africa, showcasing a solution that helps farmers monitor their crops affordably and...
Nigeria Leads Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 University Rankings with 24 Institutions
By Jimmy Zwane Nigeria has emerged as the top country in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with 24 universities featured on the list. This makes Nigeria the most represented nation in the region, surpassing South Africa, which has 13 universities included. According to a report by Punch newspaper, the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa...
Protecting Students Online: Essential Internet Safety Tips
By Jimmy Zwane | SA Varsity News In today’s digital age, where students are constantly connected through smartphones, tablets, and laptops, ensuring their safety online is more crucial than ever. While the internet opens up a world of educational opportunities and social interaction, it also exposes young users to risks such as cyberbullying, identity theft, scams, and even online predators. Doros...
TEDxNelsonMandelaUniversity 2025 to Spotlight the Future of Creative Arts
By Jimmy ZwaneNelson Mandela University is set to host a powerful gathering of artists, innovators, and thought leaders this Friday, 17 October, as TEDxNelsonMandelaUniversity 2025 unfolds under the theme “Redefining Creative Arts.” Organised by the university’s Innovation Office, the event places the creative arts at the heart of its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) strategy — reaffirming the...
Wits University Targeted in Major Cyberattack Amid Surge in Global Oracle Breaches
By Jimmy Zwane17 October 2025 | 11:00 AM Johannesburg — The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has confirmed that it was the target of a sophisticated cyberattack, as part of a larger breach affecting Oracle E-Business systems across several countries. In a statement issued on Friday, Wits said the attack is being classified as a “zero-day” exploit — a high-level cyber...
Almost Half of Johannesburg Students in New Study Screened Positive for Probable Depression
By Jimmy Zwane | 16 October 2025 A recent study conducted at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg has revealed a concerning mental health trend: nearly 48% of undergraduate participants screened positive for probable depression. The research used the PHQ‑2 questionnaire to detect signs of probable depression among students. With a response rate of 8.4% (1,046 out of 12,404...
