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WSU REFLECTS ON PROGRESS AND PURPOSE AS IT LAUNCHES ITS KZN CONVOCATION CHAPTER
During the WSU KZN Convocation Chapter Launch at the uMzimkhulu Hotel in uMzimkhulu...
THE ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT OF BUTTERWORTH CAMPUS HOSTED THE PROVINCIAL TALENT ID WORKSHOP LED BY DR STEENBOK
The Butterworth Campus hosts the Provincial Talent ID Workshop organised by a former WSU student...
EMPOWERING FUTURES: KOMANI CAMPUS HOSTS EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME FOR FINAL-YEAR STUDENTS
As the academic year draws to a close, final-year students from the Faculty of Education at...
KOMANI STUDENTS UNITE TO CONFRONT THE SCOURGE OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
In a powerful demonstration of unity and social awareness, Walter Sisulu University’s...
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES HOSTS INAUGURAL EWIRA WORKSHOP AT POTSDAM SITE
The Department of Applied Sciences within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at WSU marked a...
WSU ACADEMICS AND STUDENTS ENGAGE IN A DYNAMIC DIALOGUE ON THE ROLE OF AI IN RESEARCH
The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education took centre stage at...
NEW WSU MODULE PREPARES POSTGRADUATES FOR RIGOROUS RESEARCH APPROVAL
Walter Sisulu University continues to ramp up its efforts to equip its postgraduate...
HONOURING A LIFE OF FORTITUDE: THE LATE EMERITUS PROFESSOR HHS KAKAZA REMEMBERED IN A PUBLIC LECTURE
The life of the late Emeritus Professor Sivuyile Harris Kakaza, marked by...
WSU’S KHANYISILE BLAAI SCOOPS THE PRESTIGIOUS MAIL & GUARDIAN POWER OF WOMEN AWARD
Walter Sisulu University’s Khanyisile Blaai has scooped the 2025 Mail & Guardian (M&G)...
WSU STUDENT AFFAIRS DELEGATION VISITS MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY TO FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
In a bold stride towards global collaboration and enriched student development, two...
HUMANITIES MUST EMBRACE DIGITAL SKILLS TO STAY RELEVANT
Scholars in the Humanities discipline face a compounding risk of lagging behind in...
DESTIGMATISING THE EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME (ECP): A PATH TOWARDS REALITY, EQUALITY, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE
The stigma surrounding Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECPs) and the misconceptions about their...
TEENAGERS NORMALISING PREGNANCY AT KHANYAYO LOCATION IN FLAGSTAFF
Khanyayo location in Flagstaff is grappling with a silent crisis of teenage pregnancy fast...
SIYATHWASA THINA: WSU FINE ARTS LECTURER SHOWCASES XHOSA HEALING THROUGH ART
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)’s Fine Arts lecturer, Pumlani Mbanya drew the audience...
MASTERS STUDENT URGES COURTS AND LAWMAKERS TO PUT HUMANITY AT THE CENTRE OF JUSTICE
Even the strongest laws fail when they forget the people they were passed to...
WSU SOCIAL WORKER SHEDS LIGHT ON THE REALITIES OF STUDENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Despite the presence of progressive policies promoting inclusivity, many students with...
UL STUDENT PROBES THE SOUL OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP THROUGH A BLACK CONSCIOUSNESS LENS
University of Limpopo Political Sciences student, Morore Sekhukhune has put the state of student...
EXPLORING FACTORS LIMITING WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN CATTLE FARMING IN LIMPOPO, HA- LUVHIMBI VILLAGE.
In the heart of Limpopo, where cattle farming is both livelihood and legacy, women are...
WSU’S PROFESSOR BANTWINI CALLS FOR DECOLONIZED HUMANITIES TO HALT CULTURAL DOMINATION
The decolonisation and fostering of the Humanities could be the first step towards reclaiming a...
WSU LECTURER CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE AND DECOLONISED HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Thirty years into democracy, the deep inequality that Apartheid architect Hendrik...
DECOLONISING CULTURAL NARRATIVES OF ULWALUKO IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Ulwaluko, the Xhosa initiation practice, should not only be viewed as a marker of manhood but also...
THE ELDERLY SUFFER IN SILENCE AS ABUSE GOES UNADDRESSSED
Elder abuse remains one of the most underreported social ills in rural Eastern Cape, a study has...
ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION
𝐖𝐒𝐔 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀N AMOUNT OF 𝐑𝟓𝟎 𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏...
Utilising Alumni Fundraising to Combat Youth Unemployed through Entrepreneurship
The Alumni Relations Office announces the successful fundraising outcome of R25,000 from the...
LOST IN TRANSLATION: HOW POLICE MISINTERPRETATIONS THREATEN JUSTICE
Police officers’ informal language translations across South Africa could be the cause of wrongful...
FMHS COMMUNITY OUTREACH CAMPAIGN BRINGS CARE CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE
Through its commitment to delivering essential health services directly to underserved...
WSU STRENGTHENS GLOBAL POSTGRADUATE PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH STRATEGIC VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND
With the aim to ensure Walter Sisulu University’s future scholars are both globally...
FMHS HONOURS LATE PULMONOLOGIST, PROFESSOR AWOTEDU
The rich legacy of respected pulmonologist, Professor Abolade Anjani Awotedu, was...
FMHS CHAMPIONS RESEARCH, ETHICS, AND INNOVATION IN HEALTH
Walter Sisulu University’s Research and Innovation Directorate has challenged researchers to...
DEEP DIVE SEMINAR USHERS IN A NEW ERA OF COLLABORATION FOR STUDENT SUCCESS IN WSU
Following on the success of the inaugural Student Success Dive Seminar which aimed to chart...
HONOURING A PIONEER IN COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION
From growing up herding cattle and sheep, walking long distance barefooted to school and church,...
UNIVERSITIES ARE SOLVING THE WRONG PROBLEM: AI IS BREAKING OUR OUTCOMES, NOT OUR ASSESSMENT
The introduction of plagiarism detectors, redesigning tests and “AI declarations” to coursework is...
ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS, WSU LAW STUDENTS SHINE IN MOOT COURT COMPETITION
The excellence of Walter Sisulu University’s law programme was once again brought into sharp...
PROFESSOR SONGCA CALLS FOR ‘PRODUCTIVE DISRUPTION’ IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Walter Sisulu University Vice-Chancellor & Principal, Professor Rushiella Nolundi Songca, has...
WSU TO OFFER POSTGRAD DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING IN 2026
The Department of Accounting and Taxation is celebrating yet another milestone after...
The WSU Convocation is proud to present the 2025 WSU Half Marathon, which was held on the 5th of October 2025 in WSU ZAMAKULINGISA CAMPUS in Mthatha!
The Convocation held its first Half marathon for the year on the 5th of October 2025. The run was...
WSU CONVOCATION HALF MARATHON 2025
The WSU Convocation is proud to present the 2025 WSU Half Marathon, which will be held on 05...
FROM THE PHILIPPINES TO SOUTH AFRICA: HOW BLAAN AND ZULU RIDDLES KEEP CULTURE ALIVE
Riddles may seem like playful word games, but within indigenous communities, they carry...
WSU SEALS LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE AND TRANSFORM EDUCATION
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has taken a bold step towards reshaping its academic and digital...
SAFOS 2025 EXPLORES THE TRANSFORMATION OF FOLKLORE FROM FIREPLACE TO DIGITAL SPACE
The Southern African Folklore Society (SAFOS) International Conference 2025 officially opened at...
QASHI QASHI, NDINAMNTU WAM…
The International Conference of the Southern African Folklore Society (SAFOS), hosted by Walter...
NEWLY APPOINTED DLT DIRECTOR AIMS TO TRANSFORM TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR A BETTER WSU
“If the education of an individual does not make an individual to champion a better world for...
WOMEN-IN-HEALTH CLUB: A POWERFUL TRIBUTE TO A TRAILBLAZING FIGURE IN SA MEDICINE
Inspired by the legacy of its founding dean and stalwart, Professor Marina Xaba-Mokoena, the...
FMHS HELPS RELIEVE DISEASE BURDEN IN LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMME
As part of its deep commitment to community-centred care, especially in regions where health...
CELEBRATING A TRAILBLAZER WHOSE LIFE AND WORK SHAPED THE FABRIC OF SA HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL EDUCATION
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences celebrated the extraordinary life and legacy of its...
PUBLIC LECTURE CELEBRATES LEADING FIGURE IN NUSRING EDUCATION
In a bold reaffirmation of her visionary stance on transforming South African education through...
WSU SEALS MoU WITH NYANDENI KINGDOM AND LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
WSU, together with the Nyandeni Local Municipality and the Nyandeni Kingdom, officially signed a...
SIBUYISELA UMDLANGA KOMKHULU JOINS LIFE ORIENTATION CURRICULUM
A partnership between Walter Sisulu University and the Nyandeni Great Place has set in motion a...
𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐒𝐔 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 (09 SEPTEMBER 2025)
The strategic relations established between WSU and one of its past students at the recently-held...
𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐒𝐔 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 (09 SEPTEMBER 2025)
The strategic relations established between WSU and one of its past students at the recently-held...
Hollywood Foundation visits WSU to create Awareness about its bursary
The strategic relations established between WSU and one of its past students at the recently-held...
WSU STREET LAW PROGRAMME BRINGS LEGAL AWARENESS TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
In line with WSU’s mission of combining academic excellence with meaningful community...
POSTGRADUATE SOCIETY LAUNCH AND SYMPOSIUM, A STEP TOWARDS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The Faculty of Law, Humanities, and Social Sciences hosted a Postgraduate Society Launch and...
TRANSFORMING RURAL YOUTH INTO ENTREPRENEURS: NEMISA AND WSU DRIVE CELLPHONE REPAIR TRAINING IN LUSIKISIKI
Walter Sisulu University (WSU), in partnership with the National Electronic Media...
WSU PROFESSOR CHAMPIONS AFRICAN ORAL TRADITIONS AS PILLARS OF KNOWLEDGE
Prof Enongene Sone’s inaugural lecture emphasised the central role of African oral traditions as a...
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING HOD EXPLORES THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SELF-EXCITED SYNCHRONOUS RELUCTANCE GENERATOR AS HE EARNS HIS DOCTORAL DEGREE
A boyhood dream of one day traveling to space may not yet have materialized for a WSU academic,...
DR IRENE MOHASOA APPOINTED DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF SAASSAP
WSU’s Executive Director for Student Affairs, Dr Irene Mohasoa has been appointed as the Deputy...
WSU LECTURER TURNS AI INNOVATION INTO LIFE-SAVING TB DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
WSU is celebrating a major milestone in innovation and entrepreneurship as Department of...
CLAIMING MY SPACE: ILLUMINATING BEAUTY IN THE UNIQUENESS OF THE DARK GOTHIC LOOK
Second-year WSU fashion design student Zanele Doris Luvulweni’s distinctive and unconventional...
WSU HOSTS FIRST ALUMNI REUNION TO STRENGTHEN LIFELONG BONDS
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has recently hosted its first-ever alumni reunion at the...
WSU FEMALE LEADERS CELEBRATE WOMEN AND THEIR STRENGTHS THIS WOMEN’S MONTH
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, Walter Sisulu University’s top female leaders,...
VETERAN SCIENTIST TRAINS WSU RESEARCHERS ON NRF RATING SYSTEMS
Veteran academic and researcher, Professor Valerie Corfield imparted her years of research...
WSU CELEBRATES WOMEN'S MONTH
The Walter Sisulu University (WSU) brand ambassadors dazzled at the phenomenal women’s day gala...
WSU ACADEMIC CO-EDITS BOOK TO AMPLIFY AFRICA’S VOICE IN CLIMATE CHANGE
To capacitate the African continent for discourse around climate change, WSU Journalism Associate...
PROF BUGA GIVEN HIS FLOWERS WHILE HE CAN STILL SMELL THEM
Contrary to a eulogy that serves to honour one’s memory only after they depart,...
STRIVING FOR COMPETENT LECTURES AND SUPERVISORS IN THE CLINICAL WORKPLACE
The South African Committee of Medical Deans (SACoMD), supported by the Colleges of...
WSU ICT LAUNCHES CYBERSECURITY SAVVY COMMUNITY
As a proactive step towards building a digitally secure university environment, Walter Sisulu...
ALUMNI REUNION (15 AUGUST 2025)
On the 15th of August 2025 the Alumni Relations Office held an Alumni Reunion where the office...
ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE WORKSHOP (22 JULY 2025)
The WSU Alumni Relations Office (ARO) and other university stakeholders recently gathered...
CANCER EXPERTS GATHER TO DEVELOP NATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH STRATEGY
The rising national cancer burden that is projected to double by 2030, saw multiple stakeholders...
MOBILE APPLICATIONS DOMINATE BCC INNOVATION DAY AS STUDENTS PITCH SOLUTION-DRIVEN IDEAS
A trio of the Buffalo City Campus' most innovative students have secured their spots in the...
SLCU LAUNCHES TOASTMASTERS CLUB TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' SOFT SKILLS
To strategically enhance academic performance and help students grow, Walter Sisulu University...
BUILT ENVIRONMENT STUDENT BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN AT POTSDAM SITE AS SHE OBTAINS AN 87% AVERAGE FOR HER FIRST-YEAR
Pandemonium broke out at the Potsdam Site Great Hall recently when Anelisa Mboyiya, a...
DYNAMIC DUO BAG R25000 AS THEIR AI CENTRED FARMING INTERVENTION IMPRESSES AT NATIONAL COMPETITION
Two WSU affiliates—a graduate and a current student—have secured a R25,000 endowment at a...
WSU LECTURER EARNS NRF RATING FOR TACKLING HEALTH ISSUES IN AFRICA
Senior lecturer at WSU’s Department of Human Biology, Doctor Samuel Olojede obtained a Y2 National...
MEET THE WSU ALUMNA BEHIND THE HOLLYWOODBETS BRAND
From formulating strategies for the illustrious Durban July, to leading campaigns for...
ST ELIZABETH’S HAEMODIALYSIS UNIT READY FOR WSU MEDICAL SPECIALISTS
Through its significant connection to St Elizabeth Hospital in Lusikisiki, WSU’s Faculty of...
TRAINING WORKSHOP DEVELOPS EFFECTIVE PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING FACILITATORS
With the integration of problem-based learning (PBL) in the Health Sciences curriculum, the...
WSU ALUMNI BEATS THE ODDS TO MAKE IT IN INTERNATIONAL KITCHENS
In a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination, WSU Hospitality Management graduate,...
WSU RESEARCHER PROMOTES MULTILINGUAL TEACHING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS SUCCESS IN HIGHER LEARNING
To improve pass rates and enhance student understanding in higher learning institutions, Walter...
WSU ALUMNI IS KEEPING RADIO RELEVANT IN PODCAST ERA
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Alumni, Ntombozuko Balintulo is keeping radio relevant in the...
WSU BACHELOR OF LAWS STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CHRISTOF HEYNS COMPETITION
Two Walter Sisulu University (WSU) first year Bachelor of Laws students took part in the 34th...
BCC MEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM GAINS PROMOTION TO HOLLYWOOD BETS LEAGUE
The WSU Buffalo City Campus men's football team achieved a significant milestone by gaining...
CHICAGO STATE PROFESSOR LEADS WSU WORKSHOP TO STRENGTHEN POSTGRAD SUPERVISION
WSU’s Directorate for Postgraduate studies partnered with Professor Byung-In Seo from the Chicago...
WSU JOINS FORCES WITH PROVINCIAL HEALTH DEPT AND SAMHS TO ADVANCE RURAL HEALTHCARE
With the broad intention of advancing access to healthcare in the rural communities within the...
STRETCHING A RAND, GROWING A GARDEN
In a bold step towards addressing student food insecurity and promoting holistic education, WSU...
WSU PROF FEZA ADVOCATES BUILDING LEADERS FROM WOMB TO AGE SIX
Around the world, many successful nations particularly in Asia are excelling...
WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RALLY TOGETHER TO AID FLOOD VICTIMS
Walter Sisulu University's Student Chapter of the South African Association of Public...
"WELCOME BACK" CAMPAIGN GETS PEOPLE BACK ON TREATMENT
In support of the Mthatha residents who were heavily affected by floods in June, WSU’s Faculty...
WSU DRAMA SOCIETY SHINES AT 2025 NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL
The WSU Drama Society once again showcased its incredible talent at the prestigious...
SPORTS MANAGEMENT STUDENT GERMANY-BOUND AS PART OF SA DELEGATION FOR 2025 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES
The unbridled love and passion for sports and all its subsequent administration will see WSU...
WSU ARTISTS MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD THROUGH VARIOUS ARTISTIC MEDIUMS AND TECHNIQUES
Some of the country's most pressing societal challenges were highlighted as WSU visual...
WSU’S DR JEFF JOHN AMONG FEW IN SA TO HOLD PHD IN UROLOGY, BREAKS NEW GROUND IN KIDNEY STONE RESEARCH
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Senior Lecturer in the Division of Urology and consultant at Frere...
SA DEPUTY MINISTER ZIKALALA CALLS FOR BOLD ACTION IN BUILDING A RESILIENT EASTERN CAPE
The 1st CBE/WSU International Conference for Sustainable Construction in the Built Environment at...
WSU’S SIBUKELE GUMBO MAPS 4IR JOURNEY: FROM CODING TO CONSTRUCTION, HEIs STEP INTO THE FUTURE
Walter Sisulu University’s own Sibukele Gumbo lit up the WSU-CBE Conference breakaway sessions on...
FUTURE OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES "AN URGENT MATTER", SAYS WSU VC
Academics, government representatives, postgraduate students and industry practitioners in the...
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: A KEY CHALLENGE FOR THE VIABILITY OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN EC
The negative impact of skill shortages in South Africa's small, medium, and emerging businesses...
WSU’S DR MBODILA JOINS GLOBAL TASK FORCE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF AI IN EDUCATION
WSU Manager for the Student Tracking Unit, Dr Munienge Mbodila is poised to help shape ethical and...
WSU STUDENTS SWEEP TOP HONOURS AT REGIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IN BOTSWANA
Five Walter Sisulu University (WSU) students have emerged as standout young leaders after...
“WE ARE PART OF YOU”: VICE-CHANCELLOR LEADS WSU FLOOD RELIEF EFFORT WITH COMPASSION
In a heartfelt response to the devastation caused by the recent Mthatha floods, Walter Sisulu...
