
WSU FACULTY OF EDUCATION GEARS TO INFUSE CODING & ROBOTICS IN ITS CURRICULUM
In response to the National Department of Basic Education’s directive to incorporate coding and robotics into the schooling system, WSU’s Faculty of Education has undertaken an initiative to equip...

WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMATION AND LANGUAGE DIRECTORATE CELEBRATES “DEAF AWARENESS MONTH”
The World Federation of the Deaf declared September a Deaf Awareness Month to raise positive aspects of deafness that included the South African Sign Language(SASL )STE Walter...

WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY MAKES A MARK IN THE 2ND BRICS RESEARCH INSTITUTE 2023
Two Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Public Administration masters students represented the university at the 2nd Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Research Institute Forum 2023...

WSU RESEARCHER SAYS WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH LAND REFORM
The promise of agri-preneurship is the driving force behind economic growth and empowerment in the Eastern Cape Province, yet, beneath the aspiration lies a pressing challenge of the scarcity of...

WSU-ECDOE PARTNERSHIP CAPACITATES UNEMPLOYED YOUTH WITH SKILLS
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) and the Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) have joined forces to save the mother of all professions through the implementation of an application drive...

FIVE WSU DOCTORAL CANDIDATES RECEIVED AWARD FOR SACERT INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH WORKSHOP.
Five doctoral students from Walter Sisulu University (WSU) received a Sustained Academic Research and Training Program (SACERT) Track B full scholarship to attend a two-day international...

WSU & ECDOH PARTNERSHIP TO ADDRESS HEALTHCARE GAP IN RURAL EC
In a groundbreaking move towards redefining the landscape of healthcare delivery, WSU has embarked on a pioneering partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Health, aimed at decentralizing...

COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES MINISTER CALLS FOR RECONFIGURATION OF COUNTRYS GRASSROOTS EDUCATION
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, called on both the basic education and higher education systems to reconfigure their respective curriculums in order to adopt...

WSU RAISES AWARENESS OF HYPERTENSION IN THE COMMUNITY
Walter Sisulu University participated in the May Measurement Month initiative by the International Society for Hypertension to assist communities with early detection of hypertension to avoid...

WSU PROFESSOR ELECTED INTO INTERNATIONAL BODY EXECUTIVE BOARD.
WSU’s sociology professor, Emeka Obioha, in the Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences has been elected to serve in the executive board of the International Sociological Association (ISA):...

WSU LECTURER XHOSA BOOK PRESCRIBED AT UFH HONOURS LEVEL
An IsiXhosa language expert in the Department of Administration and Hospitality Management, Sinoyolo Nokutywa, said the prescription of his drama book at Fort Hare University and WSU shows the...

CYBERCRIMES POSE A THREAT TO EC’S SMME SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
The Eastern Cape’s Small Micro and Medium Business (SMME) sector is operating in a precarious environment due to a lack of cybersecurity regulation, according to WSU lecturer and researcher,...

WSU STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME WITH AUSTRIAN UNIVERSITY PROVES A SUCCESS
Two WSU Bachelor of Education third-year students who participated in an international student exchange programme in the first semester have returned to start their School Based Experience (SBE)...

WSU LINGUIST TRAVELS AFRICA TO DEVELOP ISIXHOSA
Walter Sisulu University’s acting Languages Manager, Sinoyolo Nokutywa, is headed to Universities in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya in August to forge collaborations to develop African...

GIVE WOMEN SPACE AND OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD, SAYS WSU CHANCELLOR AT INUAGURATION
WSU’s newly installed Chancellor and Africa’s first black female chartered accountant Nonkululeko Gobodo recently called on business and industry to give women the adequate support and space to...

WILD COAST COOPORATIVES TO BENEFIT FROM WSU SMAFED RESARCH NICHE AREA
At least 11 fishing cooperatives stand to benefit from a partnership between WSU, Yakhani Corporative and Wild Coast Fishing Corporatives in King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality. Housed by the...

WSU AND EC HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOMMIT TO LUCRATIVE MUTUAL PARTNERSHIP
A year-long negotiation between WSU and the Eastern Cape Department of Health culminated in the penning of a historic 10-year agreement between the two parties in a bid to recommit to a...

WSU LECTURER WINS INTERNATIONAL PITCH MENTORING PROGRAMME AWARD
Senior lecturer and Researcher in WSU’s Mathematical Sciences and Computing Department, Doctor William Vambe has recently become one of the awardees in the International Society of Pitching...

WSU STUDENT MAKES HIS WAY TO NATIONAL BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS
A 22-year old Public Management student, Siyanda Nhlabathi, will represent the institution at the National University Sports South Africa (USSA) National Body Building Championships in Mpumalanga...

PLASTIC SURGEON GOES BEYOND CALL OF DUTY TO HELP HUNDREDS WITH BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY
In a remarkable display of community engagement and commitment to improving the lives of local women, WSU’s Dr Viwe Nogaga, is running a breast reduction marathon for women suffering from...

OPINION: UNDERSTANDING DECOLONISATION THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY LENS
Israel Kariyana Continuing Professional Teacher Development This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The greatest tool to redress colonial injustice is the educational curriculum. This article presents personal...

WSU STUDENT HEADED TO MULTIVERSE PAGEANT IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
WSU Mechanical Engineering student, Chumasande Somazembe is set to compete in the Miss Multiverse Pageant to be held in the Dominican Republic in October. The Dimbaza-born beauty will represent...

WSU BURNS SYMPOSIUM PRIORITISES PATIENTS FROM RURAL COMMUNITIES
Early management of burns in rural patients was at the core of the burns symposium fostered by Walter Sisulu University’s plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Viwe Nogaga. Established in...

WHEN IN ROME… CHAIR A SESSION!
There aren’t too many cities in the world whose embodiment and embrace of customer loyalty, customer satisfaction and quality service are quite as pronounced and safeguarded as the iconic city of...

WSU KARATE FINISHES JOINT FIRST AT RECENT USSA NATIONALS
The superior flailing about of karate chops, kicks and punches earned WSU joint-first position at this year’s edition of the annual University Sports South Africa (USSA) National Karate...

INCORPORATING DRIVER SIGNALS MIGHT IMPROVE SAFETY ON THE ROADS
A study conducted by a WSU Linguistics researcher, Sinoyolo Nokutywa suggests that semiotic language of South African drivers should be included in the K53 curriculum for learner...

WSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WINS DIVISION TO GAIN PROMOTION TO TOP TIER USSA DIVISION A
A spotless campaign that saw the WSU women’s basketball team go undefeated at this year’s University Sport South Africa national tournament saw the squad being promoted to the top tier division of...

SUKUSINYANZELA NGOLWIMI LWAKHO!
Ukunyanzela abantu ukuba banxibelelane ngesiNgesi kwindawo yokusebenza esebenzisa iilwimi ezimbini yenye yemicimbi ebalaseliswe ngumphandi uGqirhalwazi Yolisa Madolo, weWalter Sisulu University....

WSU ARTS PERFOMANCES IMPRESS AT A NATIONAL HEIPAFEST COMPETITION
Walter Sisulu University students’ competitive edge has yet again secured multiple victories in the 2023 Higher Institutions Performing Arts Festival (HEIPAFEST), held in Pretoria for 6 days at...

ICT LECTURER TAKES WSU RESEARCH ABROAD
Lecturer in the WSU Komani Campus Department of Information and Communication Technology, Munienge Mbodila, was one of the international researchers invited to presenting papers at the...

WSU SHOOTING GUARD CHINA-BOUND AS PART OF USSA NATIONAL SQUAD
A WSU basketball player has once again dribbled his way into selection for the USSA national basketball squad set to compete in the 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World...

WSU RESEARCH NICHE AREA STRIVES TO ENHANCE CURRICULUM DESIGN
Researchers from Walter Sisulu University’s seven faculties recently gathered for a Sustainable Education Curriculum Design Workshop aimed at unearthing innovative strategies for creating...

PRESERVATION OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES AT THE CENTRE OF 2023 SALALS CONFERENCE
Linguists from universities across Africa assembled for the Southern African Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Society (SALALS) 2023 conference hosted by Walter Sisulu University’s...

BCM YOUTH INCREASINGLY PRONE TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DUE TO SOCIAL MEDIA
The excessive use of social media by young adults in the Buffalo City Municipal area is one of the key contributors to the detriment of their mental and physical health, according to recent...

SOFTBALL TEAM MANAGER JOINS SOFTBALL NATIONAL TEAM AHEAD OF WORLD CUP
Institutional Softball Team Manager Nolwandle Nongauza has been appointed as Head of Delegation for the Softball South Africa Senior Ladies team ahead of Europe/African WBSC Women’s Softball World...

WSU ALUMNA DEDICATES CAREER TO PRODUCING GOOD QUALITY MATHS TEACHERS
WSU Alumna and Chief Executive Officer of Numeric, Sibonelo Nongcula said that good quality teachers supersede the use of technology when it comes to producing good results in schools. This was...

WSU PROFESSOR APPOINTED AS EDITOR OF INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS
Part of WSU's strategic objectives emphasize that the university is ideally situated to serve the community and industry, as well as to strengthen relationships with local, regional, and even...

MASTERS STUDENT WINS BIG IN CONTINENTAL ESSAY COMPETITION
A WSU Masters student in Public Administration, Zona Ndamase (26), has earned a top 3 finish at the 10th Continental Essay Competition hosted by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) in...

WSU MAKES EFFORTS TO LIGHTEN ESKOM POWER BURDEN
Ubulongwe (cow dung), plants and solar power are amongst the natural resources explored by WSU for conversion into renewable energy to mitigate persisting blackouts in South Africa caused by low...

“IPHUPHA ALINCANYWA” – SAYS WSU JOURNALISM GRADUATE ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO NATIONAL RADIO
After years of knocking in on big industry doors, WSU journalism graduate, Nkosihleli Mfundisi, has joined uMhlobo Wenene FM as a current affairs producer and stand-in presenter. The Tsolo born,...

THE POSGRADUATE UNIT EQUIPS POSTGRADUATES ON WRITING FUNDING PROPOSALS
The Walter Sisulu University Postgraduate Office, in partnership with the European Commission (EC) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), hosted a proposal writing workshop on, 20...

WSU DRAMA GROUP AIMS FOR ANOTHER OVATION AT ARTS FESTIVAL
The WSU Butterworth Campus Drama Society brace for another virtuoso performance at the Makhanda National Arts Festival to retain their prestige as winners of the 2022 Standard Bank Ovation...

WSU CHIPS IN TO RESCUE SCHOOL FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
Walter Sisulu University lecturer, Zukisa Mtiya, has put to practice one of WSU’s core strategic goals as a “Technology Infused African University” to upskill and fundraise for sixty physically...

WSU INSTALLS OVER 400 SOLAR PANELS AS AN ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE
A R10 million pilot project aimed at providing solar energy as an alternate power source to Walter Sisulu University has seen the institution install approximately 486 solar panels across the...

DOCTOR IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF RURAL PATIENTS THROUGH PLASTIC SURGERY
Smiles of disadvantaged patients in need of plastic and reconstructive surgery in the Eastern Cape are being restored by the cleft lip and palate programme by a Walter Sisulu University’s...

REBUILD CURRICULLA ON FOUNDATIONS OF INDIGINENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS
You can't have an African university asking for the integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), when IKS should be the foundation of everything that we do as African institutions, says...

WSU CONSOLODATION PROJECT CUTS 12 FACULTIES DOWN TO SEVEN
The Walter Sisulu University Council has officially approved and given the go ahead to executive management to implement the Rationalization and Consolidation Strategy at the University. During a...

WSU PARTNERSHIP EARNS FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS DATA SCIENCES CERTIFICATION
First-year students from three of the university’s academic programmes have equipped themselves with at least one tool designed to enhance their knowledge of the fourth industrial revolution in a...

DECOLONIZATION DEBATE REKINDLED AT WSU TRANSFORAMTION INDABA
The injustices of a colonial past resurfaced at WSU’s Transformation Indaba through the guest speaker, Dr William Mpofu, who rekindled the decolonization of higher education debate in South...

WSU TRANFORMATION INDABA ADRESSES INSTITUTIONAL POLICY REFORM
Transformations in institutional culture, minority rights and community engaged curricular were amongst priority areas targeted for institutional change at WSU’s Transformation Indaba held in East...

NEW MOP GAIT LAB GETS INSTALLED WITH ULTRA-MODERN TECHNOLOGIES
The Faculty of Health Sciences recently installed a new Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics (MOP) lab with state-of-the-art technologies that will assist students with gait analysis. Gait...

SOCIOLOGY PROF DELIVERS INAUGURAL LECTURE ON REBUILDING AN UNBEARABLY HOSTILE SOCIETY
Sociology Professor in the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Law, Emika Obioha, delivered his inaugural lecture focusing possibilities of rectifying a depleted social order to...

LAND BANK AND WSU GRADUATE THE COUNTRY’S FIRST BALCK CROP INSURANCE ACCESSORS
A twinning Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in 2018 by WSU and the Land Bank Insurance Company (LBIC) has culminated in the graduation of the country’s first black crop insurance...

WSU APPOINTS DIRECTOR FOR LANGUAGE AND TRANSFORMATION UNIT
In its resolve to form a free-standing Transformation and Language unit, Walter Sisulu University has brought in trailblazing researcher and technology enthusiast, Dr Maria Madiope as the unit’s...

CONTRIBUTION TO AFRICAN LITERATURE & LITERARY STUDIES EARN WSU PROFESSOR C2 NRF RATING
Professor of English, Enongene Sone, from the Walter Sisulu University Department of Arts (English Unit) has been recognised as a C2 calibre researcher by the National Research Foundation. The...

WSU SAFELY REMOVES THREE BARN OWLS FROM VENTILATION DUCT
Much-needed renovations to the Analytical Chemistry laboratory at BCC’s Potsdam site were temporary halted after three barn owls were found nestled in the building’s ventilation duct. The...

OBESITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD IMPACTS NEGATIVELY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
A gap in the implementation of the National School Nutrition Policy is one of the contributing factors to obesity of children in the Eastern Cape, according to a research study. The study which...

WSU PHYSICS STUDENT SIMPLIFIES PHYSICAL SCIENCES FOR MATRICS
A 22-year-old Walter Sisulu University (WSU) level 4 Bachelor of Science in Physics student, Buzwe Dlembula, has developed a Physical Science study guide for Grade 12 learners. The idea came after...

SMALL BUSINESSES SHOULD INVEST IN RESKILLING THEIR WORKERS
The emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) threatens to reduce human activity and its relevance in the workplace through automation and digitisation of jobs. A study conducted by a WSU...

GUARDING QUEER LIVES: THE CONSTITUTION IS NOT ENOUGH
Although South Africa has one of the best constitutions in world, it still is not enough to provide an equal and conducive environment for the LGBTQ+ community. This is an assertion made by WSU...

A DECLINE IN INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT POSES THREAT TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN EC
Failure to invest in proper solid waste management systems continues to be the leading cause of the deteriorating state of some of the Eastern Cape’s cities according to WSU researcher, Asabonga...

WSU APPOINTS FIRST BLACK FEMALE CA AS CHANCELLOR
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is pleased to announce that South Africa’s first Black female chattered accountant, Nonkululeko Nompumelelo Gobodo, is joining the University as the new...

WSU SEEKS SOLUTIONS FROM AN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE
An assembly of decorated academic researchers from various universities collaborated on a common theme focusing on “African Transformation Perspectives” at Walter Sisulu University’s inaugural...

WSU VICE-CHANCELLOR CALLS RESEARCHERS TO COLLABORATE ON AFRICAN ISSUES
WSU Vice-Chancellor & Principal, Professor Rushiella Nolundi Songca, has compounded her efforts to solve Africa’s challenges of violence and poverty through a conference exploring...

AFRICAN LANGUAGES A TOP AGENDA FOR EDUCATION MEC
Universities need to assist educators with theories and knowledge production that use African languages for learning, teaching, and assessment if we are to development and rejuvenate the Africa we...

Multi-Inter-Transdisciplinary Conference On Africa Transformation Perspectives
Multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary research approaches have become increasingly popular in academic circles, as they seek to address complex societal problems that require input from multiple...

WSU PARTNERS WITH CMSA TO ADMIT SPECIALIST DOCTORS
The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) in partnership with Walter Sisulu University hosted an admission ceremony that admitted 46 new medical specialists in the Eastern Cape. The Mthatha...

WSU CONVOCATION EXECUTIVE MEMBER WALKS AWAY WITH PRESTIGIOUS CONTINENTAL AWARD
A WSU graduate and budding businesswoman’s keen eye for chic, beauty and style have earned her a prestigious continental accolade at an awards ceremony held in Johannesburg recently. Convocation...

WSU ALUMNI FILM GOES INTERNATIONAL AT KENYAN TV & FILM FESTIVAL
Critically acclaimed Film Director and WSU alumnus, Nwabisa Msikinya Gxashe was selected by the Eastern Cape Provincial Arts & Culture Council (ECPCC) to screen her documentary at the 6th...

WSU BASKETBALL DUO CHINA-BOUND AS PART OF USSA NATIONAL SQUAD
A pair of WSU basketball players have once again dribbled their way into selection for the USSA national basketball squad set to compete in the 2023 International University Sports Federation...

WSU STRENGTHENS GBV FIGHT THROUGH A BOOK SERIES
Walter Sisulu University hosted a Gender Based Violence Book Writing Retreat at the Blue Lagoon in East London from 21 March to 25 March 2023. The primary intention of the workshop was to get...

STUDENT WELLNESS: GET THAT “BBL” ON YOUR NSFAS BUDGET!
Consistent exercise, a high protein diet and a moderate carbohydrate intake could get you a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) body type on your NSFAS budget, according to WSU Consumer Science: Food &...

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GRADUATE ESTABLISHES HERSELF IN THE SKIN CARE MARKET
What began in 2016 as an experimental remedy for a lifelong battle with eczema and psoriasis has given birth to, DEENURTURE PRODUCTS, a budding organic skincare business by WSU graduate Nonkazimulo...

ARMA APPOINTS WSU SENIOR LECTURER AS ITS HEAD OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Senior lecturer in the WSU Faculty of Education and School Development, Dr Newlin Marongwe was appointed as the Head of Education and Research by the African Refugee and Migrants Aid (ARMA) in March...

WSU MEDICAL STUDENTS IMPROVE CHILDREN’S HEALTH THROUGH COLOUR THERAPY
Walter Sisulu University Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery students painted a Paediatric ward of the Butterworth Provincial Hospital with bright colours to induce the psychological benefits of Colour...

WSU RESEARCH LEADER UNDERTAKES WATER CONTAMINATION STUDY ON GOUGH ISLAND
World Water Day and the United Nations Water Conference, which take place in March each year, aim to accelerate action on purification and preservation of water for the health of people...

merSETA GRANT CLEARS R16 MILLION IN WSU STUDENT DEBT
The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) have granted Walter Sisulu University over R16 million in a twinning Memorandum of Agreement...

EC REMAINS HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO TB – WSU RESEARCHERS FIND
Photo By: Thom Pierce As the world observes World Tb Day on 24 March, new studies by two researchers from the Tuberculosis (TB) research group at WSU’s Faculty of Health Sciences have...

WSU VC VLOG SERIES TO INSPIRE AND STRENGTHEN UNIVERSITY’S RESEARCH OUTPUT
In her endeavour to increase research output at Walter Sisulu University, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Rushiella Nolundi Songca has started a vlog series that engages academics on their...

WSU VC DONATES R8 MILLION TOWARDS 1000 STUDENTS’ REGISTRATION
Walter Sisulu University Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Rushiella Songca’s benevolence has benefited over 1000 students through her R8 million donation towards their registration fees...

CHEMISTRY STUDENT THRIVES IN THE SNEAKER CARE INDUSTRY.
A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry fourth year-student, Sakhe Mcetywa used his financial ambitions and chemical knowledge to thrive as the businessman he aspired to be. Due to unforeseen...

SONGCA URGES AFRICA TO PROACTIVELY EDUCATE ITS YOUTH AT INAUGURAL NELSON MANDELA YOUTH DIALOGUE
WSU Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Rushiella Songca, alongside South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, advocated for the educational development of young leaders from South Africa and...

CONVOCATION EXECUTIVE RAISES MILLIONS TOWARDS DEBT CLEARANCE PROGRAMME
Thousands of graduates could potentially receive their academic certificates following a lucrative fundraising gala dinner hosted by the WSU Convocation Executive (ConvEx) in a bid to solicit...

WSU LAB TECHNICIAN LEADS POLLUTION MONITORING MISSION TO ANTARCTICA
A Chemist at the Walter Sisulu University National Pollution Lab (NPL), Lonwabo Nettie, recently led a team of scientists to the South African National Antarctic Program base in Antarctica on a...

TOP WSU ENGINEERING STUDENTS AWARDED WITH BURSARIES
Nine Walter Sisulu University Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology students were awarded with bursaries from the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA). The handover took place...

FIRST COHORT OF WSU-SAMSUNG PARTNERSHIP GRADUATES
An agreement between Walter Sisulu University (WSU) and Samsung Electronics SA, fostered through the Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (WSU-CfERI) has yielded its first cohort of...

STUDY INTO MUNICIPAL MONITORING & EVALUATION STRATEGIES DURING COVID-19 EARNS ACADEMIC HIS PHD
A WSU academic’s quest to find scientific-based solutions to poor and ineffective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategies in light of the devastating effects of the Covid-19 has earned him a...

WSU OPENS SA’s FIRST SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH CENTRE
The relationship between WSU and its surrounding communities is primed to get even tighter owing to a momentous partnership that launched South Africa’s first Science, Technology, Engineering and...

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION MAKES HEFTY DONATION TO WSU SRC
A generous donation of R1.1 million from the Motsepe Foundation will go a long way to ensure food security and feminine hygiene are taken care of for disadvantaged Walter Sisulu University (WSU)...

WSU SCHOLARS JOIN PANSALB TO LAUNCH LANGUAGE ACTIVISM MONTH
The Pan South African Language Board, in partnership with WSU, launched a Language Activism drive in February at Efata School for the Deaf and Blind, in Mthatha. The campaign is aimed at creating...