Welcome to UJ Strategic Communications Unit

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Strategic Communications unit serves as the central hub for media relations, public engagement, and institutional storytelling. Our team is dedicated to ensuring accurate, timely, and impactful communication that reflects the university’s vision of “Our Future. Reimagined.”

What we do?

Media Relations & Press Releases

Stay updated with the latest UJ news, events, and achievements through our media statements and press releases.

Event Coverage & Multimedia Content

Our team offers videography, photography, and digital media support to capture key university moments.

Expert Commentary & Interviews

Need insights from academic and industry experts? We facilitate interviews with UJ specialists across various disciplines.

Website Content & Story Publishing

We edit and publish latest news articles, feature stories, and content for the UJ website.

Newsroom Team

Lebogang Seale

Senior Manager

Thembelihle Dhlalisa

Administrative Officer

Herman Esterhuizen

Media Liason Manager

Priyal Pillay

Content & Publications Manager

Therese Van Wyk

Global Research Communications

Mpiletso Motumi

Multimedia Content Producer

Masego Panyane

Multimedia Content Producer

Lutendo Tshifura

Web Coordintor

Nokuthula Mbatha

Supervisor: Photography

Thulani Jiyane

Supervisor: Videography

Contact

news@uj.ac.za

For all media queries and news submission.