The Alumni Association Executive Committee appeal to all ALUMNI and FRIENDS of the University to support the institutional Convergence Fund established in aid of the poorest and most vulnerable in our communities, townships and informal settlements to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. We also acknowledge our alumni who are making a difference during this period in their various sectors and communities.
Your support for the Convergence Fund will be highly appreciated.
Khwezi Blosè
President
To read VC's letter of appeal click here: VC's letter
Nelson Mandela University Alumni Awards recognise alumni who have gone the distance and beyond in their various fields, to the benefit of society at local, provincial, national and international level. A number of outstanding nominations were received by the Alumni Association's Executive Committee and in the spirit of the University's values, it is proud to present its 2019 recipients.
2019 ALUMNI AWARDS.. This year's Alumni Award recipients received their respective recognition at the Boardwalk Convention Centre on 08 November. Receiving the Alumni Rising Star Awards were Xolisa Litha Soyizwapi (far left), Dr Thakane Ntholi(centre) and Mzukisi Kota (far right), Alumni Achiever Awards were presented to Quinton Uren (second from left) and Robin West (second from right). Judy Sikuza received her Alumni Rising Star Award in absentia.
Our alumni are very important stakeholders of this University. It is the biggest, permanent stakeholder group with a very special interest in the well-‐being of its alma mater. And so it should be, because ours is a mutually beneficial and symbiotic relationship. The success of our University contributes to your success as alumni. And your success in turn contributes to the positioning and success of the University.
Prof Sibongile Muthwa
Vice-Chancellor