Lutendo Tshifura

Name: Lutendo Tshifura
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Vice-Chancellor Message – 07 June 2024

Our University has once again achieved notable recognition in global rankings, receiving The Most Improved Africa University Award in the latest 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings. This award is for universities that show the most conside … Continued


Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 10, 2024

Mgcini Vincent Msibi’s inspiring graduation journey at the University of Johannesburg

While Mgcini Vincent Msibi has been working as a semi-skilled plumber at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) for the last six years, his journey with UJ started back in 2012 when he was a bright-eyed mechanical engineering student. Mgcini went on to gr … Continued


Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 10, 2024

Charting a path to global food security: Prof. Adebo’s innovations in food processing

On Wednesday, 05 June 2024, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) celebrated the inauguration of Professor Oluwafemi Adebo, an esteemed scholar within the Department of Biotechnology & Food Technology. His inaugural lecture, titled “Processed and Ben … Continued


Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 10, 2024

UJ shows stellar performance in the QS World Rankings, bagging ‘Most Improved’ award

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been ranked among the top universities globally in one of the world’s most watched and highly anticipated annual university rankings. The latest 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings by global higher e … Continued


Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 5, 2024

UJ’s mascot Hoepie graduates!

The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s beloved mascot, Hoepie, has joined the ranks of thousands of graduates who crossed the stage this graduation season. Thanks to the efforts of 26-year-old Sandile Mbatha, the man inside the costume, Hoepie—named aft … Continued


Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 5, 2024

Gloomy prediction for Gender Parity in South Africa: It’s time to Legislate Gender Quotas

It’s become very clear that the ANC will no longer hold the status it occupied in the previous national assembly. Yesterday the CSIR predicted fluctuations of seat allocations for various political parties and the ANC is predicted to lose 70 seats, mos … Continued


Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 5, 2024

Vice-Chancellor Message – 31 May 2024

Like many South Africans, I have been in a state of suspense since Wednesday, as I wait for the outcome of the national election. This week’s election, coming at a time when South Africa marks 30 years of democracy, has demonstrated that our country ha … Continued


Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 31, 2024

Hester Visagie triumphs with PhD in Nursing Science at 58

Not even a physical disability could stop Hester Visagie from achieving her goals. The 58-year-old recently received a standing ovation as she walked the University of Johannesburg (UJ) graduation stage to receive her PhD in Nursing Science. Dr. Visagi … Continued


Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 31, 2024

UJ students enthusiastically cast their votes in 2024 National elections

As South Africans continue to wait in anticipation for the outcome of the 2024 national elections, many students from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) were excited to make their mark. Some were voting for the first time while others had their first … Continued


Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 31, 2024

UJ’s Dr. Cayle Lupton appointed as Chairperson of ICCSA Banking Commission

The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Dr Cayle Lupton has been appointed as the chairperson of the Banking Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce South Africa (ICCSA). Dr Lupton is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Law and the Director o … Continued


Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 28, 2024