Opinion: Poor record-keeping exposes Jo’burg to gas disasters
Dr Phathutshedzo Khangale is a senior lecturer within the department of chemical engineering technology at the University of Johannesburg. He recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the Sowetan Live on 17 August 2023. As questions continue to linger over the explosion that rocked the Johannesburg CBD last month, city officials have claimed […]
UJ PEETS/SOURCE Global launch groundbreaking initiative to provide clean drinking water to families in Eastern Cape
The University of Johannesburg’s Process, Energy & Environmental Technology Station (UJ PEETS) and SOURCE Global, in collaboration with the UJ’s Faculty of Health Science – Water and Health Research Centre (WHRC), have embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to provide clean drinking water to families in the OR Tambo District of the Eastern Cape. The Eastern […]
UJ’s 2022 Stakeholder Report showcases significant achievements and strides in 4IR integration
This was the sentiment expressed by Ms Xoliswa Kakana, Chairperson of Council at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) when she delivered her virtual address at the launch of its 2022 Stakeholder Report. The launch took place at the University’s Ubuntu Chambers, at the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus on Tuesday, 15 August 2023 . The report […]
UJ’s Chancellor Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka advocates for inclusive gender equality at Annual Helen Joseph Memorial Lecture
These were the words shared by the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Chancellor Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka at the 17th annual Helen Joseph Memorial Lecture. The event, hosted by the Faculty of Humanities, the Centre for the Study of Race, Gender and Class (RGC), and the UJ Transformation Unit, was attended by Ambassadors, staff, students and members […]
UJ trio secure 1 gold and 3 bronze medals, contributing to Team SA’s medal collection in China
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) trio, Tsebo Matsoso, Joviale Mbisha and Nhlanhla Maseko added four medals to South Africa’s total 20 medals in the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, China. Speedster Matsoso won a gold medal in the men’s 200m sprint and a bronze medal in the men’s 4x100m relay team. Mbisha was the […]
UJ Senior Women’s Football continues winning streak in 2023 FNB Varsity Football
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Senior Women’s Football team has replicated its winning streak from the 2022 FNB Varsity Football campaign to the 2023 contest in Tshwane. UJ scored nine (9) goals in three (3) matches in the group stage of the tournament held at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Stadium. In the opening match, […]
Ndlalane’s brace secures first win for UJ at opening FNB Varsity Football home game
Sanele Ndlalane’s two quick goals in the 8th and 12th minutes handed the University of Johannesburg’s Senior Men’s Football Team a much-needed win at their first home game in the 2023 FNB Varsity Football tournament on Thursday, 10 August. UJ secured their first in this year’s FNB Varsity Football tournament after playing to goalless draws […]
Gift Somakwabe: A journey of perseverance and achievement in education and auditing
Self-determined, hard-working, and self-assured are some of the words which come to mind when thinking about Gift Somakwabe. Born and bred in the east of Johannesburg, she is the first-born of two children in a family of four. She matriculated in 2015 and didn’t quite know what she wanted to study. “I found myself on […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 11 August 2023
Dear UJ Community, For a few years, colleagues from the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) have regaled me with stories about some of the 4IR projects they have been working on at Gwakwani village in the Vhembe district of the Limpopo Province. So last week, as South Africa marked the beginning of […]
UJ women’s rugby team triumphs as Mastercard Pirates Grand Challenge champions
While celebrations reverberated throughout the country as South Africans commemorated Women’s Day, the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Senior Women’s rugby team also marked the day in style. The Orange Army was crowned champions of the 2023 Mastercard Pirates Grand Challenge after defeating Pirates Women’s Rugby Team 29-10 on Wednesday, 09 August 2023 at the Pirates […]
