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2024 SRC set to lead a new era at UJ
In an atmosphere brimming with enthusiasm and hope, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosted the inauguration ceremony for its newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC) on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Bunting Road Campus. This event mark … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 5, 2024
UJ’s Mandla J. Radebe secures top honour at Cultural and Creative Industry Awards
In a momentous celebration of literary excellence and cultural resonance, Mandla J. Radebe, Associate Professor in the Department of Strategic Communication and Director of the Centre for Data and Digital Communications at the University of Johannesbur … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 5, 2024
Learn to love presidential powers – a reply to Stephen Grootes and Trevor Manuel
In his article, “An argument for redefining presidential powers in South Africa” (Daily Maverick 25 March 2024), Stephen Grootes makes the case for reducing the powers of the South African president, particularly the president’s powers of appointment. … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 5, 2024
Dr. Khensani Xivuri shatters glass ceiling, becoming the first black woman to earn a PhD in Applied Data Science at UJ
Hailing from the villiage of Peninghotsa, Malamulele in Limpopo province, Khensani’s path to success was marked by determination and perseverance. Her journey serves as a testament to the power of resilience and the pursuit of one’s dreams against all … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 27, 2024
UJ programme equips women for leadership roles
This statement was echoed by Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg (UJ), during the unveiling of the UJ Women’s Leadership Programme (WLDP) at the Johannesburg Business School (JBS) on March 18, 2024 … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 27, 2024
UJ confers brand and marketing leader Thebe Ikalafeng with Honorary Doctorate
With his deep-rooted belief in the richness of Africa’s diverse cultures, histories, and talents, Dr Thebe Ikalafeng has tirelessly championed initiatives aimed at showcasing the continent’s true essence on a global stage. These were the words echoed b … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 27, 2024
UJ celebrates top achievers on International Day of Mathematics (Pi Day)
The UNESCO International Day of Mathematics, now in its fifth year, is celebrated annually on 14 March. Also known as Pi Day, the day aims to showcase the fundamental role played by the mathematical sciences in the achievement of the United Nations’ S … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 15, 2024
Vice-Chancellor Message – 15 March 2024
A week after the news that UJ has been ranked the leading producer of research output for the second consecutive year, several of our students proudly walked across the graduation stage yesterday. They are more than 10,700 students who will graduate du … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 15, 2024
Opinion: Whistle-blowers need support and solidarity; they should not be recognised only in death
We began to mourn for Babita Deokaran only after she was gunned down. As a consequence, her name has become a symbol of whistle-blowers’ suffering in South Africa. She was, essentially, a martyr. In 1996, Chuck Palahniuk’s magnum opus Fight Club was pu … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 13, 2024
Opinion: Limited digital infrastructure in rural regions is a major impediment to economic development
Thirty years into democracy, South Africa finds itself at a technological crossroads, caught between the aspirational promise of digital democracy and the harsh realities of life for her citizens. This is particularly the case for those in rural region … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 13, 2024