Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner - Siya Makuzeni (2001)

National Arts Festival announces 2016 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winners. Five of South Africa’s brightest creative stars were named as recipients of the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards on Wednesday 28 October, recognising and honouring their dynamic and outstanding contribution to the vitality of the arts in the country.

Micheen Thornycroft (2006) qualifies for Rio Olympics 2016

Both of the Zimbabwean Rowers who competed at the FISA African Olympic Qualification Regatta in Tunisia last month have qualified for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

Give5 exceeds R80 000 but our work is not done

Calls of “Come forth to give five!” rang across the Kaif all week long, drawing students and staff into the community of giving and reminding us to contribute to the annual campaign

Walter Sisulu University appoints new Vice Chancellor

The Walter Sisulu University’s (WSU) search for a new Vice Chancellor has finally ended following the announcement on Tuesday of Prof Rob Midgley as the institution’s new Vice Chancellor and Principal.

Rhodes Law students to represent Africa in Geneva

The Rhodes University ELSA Moot team, consisting of four final year LLB students, has won the African Regional Round of the European Law Students Association (ELSA) Moot Court Competition on Friday 1 April.

Marguerite Poland honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga, Silver

President Jacob Zuma bestowed the 2016 National Orders Awards and Author Marguerite Poland was honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga, which recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and sport.

Simeon Shaanika (2004) Qualified as a Chartered Accountant with ACCA

Simeon Shaanika has now qualified as a Chartered Accountant with the global Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) – the world’s leading body for professional accountants.Having the ‘ACCA’ letters after your name links you with a tradition of excellence, drive for innovation and high global ethical standards that is recognisable to employers around the world.

Amirah Tajdin (2007) REALNESS Resident @ the Nirox Foundation

The French Institute of South Africa is proud to support REALNESS, a pioneering residency initiative presented by URUCU South African Production Company. REALNESS was conceived as a way of addressing a need for promising African film projects to be resourced and supported in the development phase in order to be competitive in the global film market.

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