Rhodes University names sports field after anti-Apartheid activist, Ally Weakley
By Siyamthanda Hobo Rhodes University honoured one of its most esteemed alumni, Ally Weakley, by naming its iconic Great Field after him on the 23rd of November 2024. The Ally Weakley Great Field was unveiled during a moving ceremony as part of the University’s 120th-anniversary celebrations. The event celebrated Weakley’s enduring legacy as a sportsman, […]
Rhodes University alumni come together to elevate sports and fund bursaries at Golf Day Event
By: The Division of Communications & Advancement As part of Rhodes University’s RU120 celebrations, the Old Rhodian Golf Club (established in 1970), under the leadership of Terry Sutherland, organised a Golf Day at Royal Johannesburg to bring alumni together for a noble cause. From a modest 60 participants to an incredible 200, this event aimed […]
Corruption and inequality betray the legacy of activists like Beyers Naudé, says Peter Harris
In partnership with the Kagiso Trust, Rhodes Business School hosted the annual Beyers Naudé Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, 11 September 2024, at the Rhodes University Drama Department Main Theatre. The event provided a valuable platform to reflect on 30 years of South African democracy, facilitating meaningful discussions about the nation’s achievements and ongoing challenges. It […]
Outstanding educators recognised at Makhanda’s first Teacher Awards
By Siviwe Mxuma In mid-2023, visiting representatives of the KAVOD Foundation were deeply impressed by the significant progress in Makhanda’s education sector. During this visit, discussions with GADRA Education Manager, Dr Ashley Westaway, regarding ways to further elevate the status of the teaching profession in Makhanda took place. This conversation led to the proposal […]
Over 80 alumni pledges made to support spiralling students’ debt alleviation
A combination of Rhodes University alumni philanthropy and goodwill and the dedication and agency of its students last month netted an impressive 84 donation pledges during a five-day fundraising telethon. The pledges were made as part of a campaign to respond to the spiralling student debt currently pegged at R321 Million. The fundraising target for […]
Rhodes Business School partners with Kagiso Trust to reflect on nation building with Beyers Naudé Memorial Lecture
In partnership with Kagiso Trust, the Rhodes University Business School will host the Beyers Naudé Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, 11 September 2024, at the Rhodes University Drama Department’s Main Theatre. This event marks a significant opportunity to reflect on 30 years of South African democracy, engaging in meaningful discussions about the nation’s progress and remaining […]
Sports Festival to enhance Rhodes University’s global reach
23 July 2024 | Makhanda – The #RU120 Sports Festival, scheduled for 9-10 August 2024, expects participation from Nelson Mandela University, Walter Sisulu University, East Cape Midlands TVET College, and local sports clubs and institutions outside the Eastern Cape. Key events from this festival will be streamed online, ensuring the festival’s excitement reaches a global audience. The […]
Nanotech pioneer Prof Nyokong to receive sixth Honorary Doctorate
Nanotech pioneer Prof Nyokong to receive sixth Honorary Doctorate “I am fortunate to get these awards while I am still alive. And my students – those who do the work – can celebrate with me.” – Prof Nyokong Rhodes University’s Distinguished Professor Tebello Nyokong is set to receive her sixth honorary Doctor of Science degree […]
PRESS RELEASE: MAKHANDA – A BLUEPRINT FOR THE NATIONAL EDUCATION SECTOR
27 January 2024 [MAKHANDA] Universities should play a significant and meaningful role in community efforts to transform the cities in which they are located. That’s according to Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sizwe Mabizela. He was speaking on the first day of the Makhanda Education Summit, in the Eastern Cape, on Saturday, 27 January. In 2013, […]
[PRESS RELEASE]: Rhodes University Spearheads Transformative Makhanda Education Summit
Rhodes University is delighted to announce the hosting of the transformative Makhanda Education Summit, led by Vice Chancellor Prof Sizwe Mabizela. Scheduled for the 27th and 28th of January, this pivotal event is set to enhance the educational landscape of Makhanda, focusing primarily on early childhood development (ECD) and primary and secondary schooling phases. In […]
