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Free eye care restores sight to over 1,200 residents
4Nov By News SANo Comments
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Free eye care restores sight to over 1,200 residents

By Becker Semela: A month-long free eye care campaign hosted at the Gautrain Marlboro Station has changed the lives of 1,289 residents from Marlboro, Alexandra and nearby communities, bringing clear vision and renewed hope to many. The initiative, which ran every weekend throughout October, officially offered free eye tests, prescription glasses and sunglasses to the public. It was launched on October 4 to mark both World Sight Month and Transport Month, ensuring that residents could access essential healthcare close to home. The project was made possible through a partnership between Gautrain, African Eye Institute and the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Turnout exceeded expectations Gautrain spokesperson, Albi Modise, said together, they combined...
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INSPIRING THE GLOBAL SOUTH:  South African scholars highlight the importance of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume V)
3Nov By News SANo Comments
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INSPIRING THE GLOBAL SOUTH:  South African scholars highlight the importance of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume V)

By Thobile Jiwulane: Sam Masango, Bantu Siwisa and Elizabeth Shawa (left to right) speak at the panel discussion (SUN XIANG) China is playing an increasingly active and important role in global politics and the economy, especially in the development of the Global South. One of its most recent initiatives, the Global Governance Initiative, in a sense, represents the aspiration of the Global South, said Busani Ngcaweni, director of the University of Johannesburg Centre for Public Policy and African Studies. “I call it the Global South consensus,” he noted. Ngcaweni made the remarks at a panel discussion on Volume V of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, held at the University of Johannesburg Centre for Public Policy and African Studies on 30 October. Over 60 partic...
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COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: InDrive partners with UJ to address safety in mobility ahead of the Easter holidays 
3Apr By News SANo Comments
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COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: InDrive partners with UJ to address safety in mobility ahead of the Easter holidays 

By Sitha Maliwa InDrive and UJ's GBV forum  inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has reinforced its dedication to combating gender-based violence (GBV) by actively participating in the GBV Forum hosted by the University of Johannesburg. This move underscores the company's ongoing commitment to addressing the critical issue of GBV, especially within the transportation sector, where women have long been vulnerable to violence and harassment. The urgency of this issue is clear, with recent statistics from South Africa painting a stark picture. In the second quarter of 2024 alone, South Africa recorded 10,516 rapes and 881 murders of women. A study presented to the Minister of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities in October 2024 revealed that a minimu...
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FIRST BLACK CA: UJ recognises Wiseman Nkuhlu’s contribution with an honorary doctorate
24Mar By News SANo Comments
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FIRST BLACK CA: UJ recognises Wiseman Nkuhlu’s contribution with an honorary doctorate

By Thobile Jiwulane Professor Nkuhlu having his honorary doctorate conferred on him. IMAGE: University of Johannesburg Today, 24 March 2025, Professor Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu, a visionary leader whose life and work have shaped South Africa’s accounting profession, education system, and broader society, was recognized with an honorary doctorate by the University of Johannesburg (UJ).In his acceptance speech at the graduation ceremony, Professor Nkuhlu said, “It is an incredibly special day for me and my family. We are exceedingly humbled and delighted by the recognition by this esteemed institution." The event brought together academics, business leaders, and public figures, all united in celebrating Prof Nkuhlu’s remarkable contributions. UJ Vice-Chancellor, Professor Letlhokwa Mpe...
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