FNB UJ Men close in on historic FNB Varsity Cup semifinal
A win away from home gave the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Senior Men’s Rugby Team (FNB UJ) a massive step towards the 2026 FNB Varsity Cup playoffs on Monday, 23 March. In a grit-and-glory performance on a soaked Bloemfontein pitch, the Orange Army secured a vital 29-13 bonus-point victory against a desperate but tough Central […]
A new global digital order is possible: Professor Admire Mare’s Inauguration at UJ
Newspapers are closing, elections manipulated online and gig workers earning a pittance to train the AI systems that may soon replace them. On 23 March 2026, Prof Admire Mare from the University of Johannesburg issued a pointed challenge to Big Tech, governments, and academia about this. The story about the collapse of African news media […]
UJ to confer honorary doctorate on rugby legend and nation-builder Francois Pienaar
ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS & REPORTERS Media Advisory For immediate release Monday, 23 March 2026 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) will, on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, confer an honorary doctorate on Mr Francois Pienaar, a prominent figure in South African sport whose leadership became a defining symbol of national unity. Mr Pienaar was born in Vereeniging […]
Far better STEM subject outcomes possible in SA schools, UJ study finds
It is possible to significantly improve learners’ understanding of STEM subjects in an economical way, even at disadvantaged schools, according to a recent study. Researchers from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Michigan State University in the United States selected two public schools in Soweto and Grade 10 Chemistry topics to test a teaching approach […]
UJ Sport champions inclusivity with Internal League launch on Human Rights Day
Intersecting a historic day with sport, the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Sport Division commemorated Human Rights Day 2026 by turning the pitch into a platform for equality. This year’s UJ Internal League was launched with the unveiling of the official hydration partner, Score Beverages, uniting over 1,000 student-athletes and local learners in a vibrant display […]
From Diepsloot to Nanoscience: The Inspiring Journey of UJ Graduate Moses Makhadi
Born in Tshilwavhusiku and raised in Ha-Rathidili, Limpopo, Moses Makhadi has accomplished a noteworthy milestone by becoming the first person in his family to earn a university degree. His journey was far from simple. At age 13, his family moved to Diepsloot Extension 7 in Johannesburg, a community challenged by poverty, crime, and restricted access […]
UJ Law Celebrates LLB Graduate and Law Mentor Sabelo Khuzwayo
The Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg proudly celebrates Mr Sabelo Khuzwayo, who graduates with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) during the Autumn graduation season. Khuzwayo, who serves as a Law Mentor within the Faculty, is already continuing his academic journey as he pursues a Master of Laws (LLM) in Commercial Law, specialising […]
Onika Mokoena graduates with an LLB at UJ Law at 19 years of age
At just 19 years old, Onika Mokoena celebrates a remarkable milestone as she graduates with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Johannesburg. Originally from Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, her journey to this moment began when she entered university at the age of 15. Reflecting on her path to law, Mokoena explains that her […]
UJ Clinics go beyond Work-Integrated Learning to make an impact in communities
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Faculty of Health Sciences clinics have become the beacon of hope in communities, offering high quality healthcare in often underserved and low-income communities. As part of the University’s Strategic Plan 2035, the University has committed itself to having an impact in the communities in which it exists, covering the Societal […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 20 March 2026
Dear UJ community, It may be cliché, but I am tempted to remind you of the famous African saying that “if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together”. This is because at the Great University of Johannesburg (UJ), we value collaborations with other universities, nationally and globally. […]