[WATCH] Newzroom Afrika's @Sipha_Kema speaks to  Special Investigating Unit spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago regarding the SIU's ongoing raid at the troubled Makana Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape. This action follows a recent presidential proclamation mandating an

PR councillor Philip Machanic addresses allegations of fund mismanagement as the SIU conducts a raid on the troubled Makana Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape. He emphasises that the investigation is centered on irregular procurement processes and possible conflict of

#RhodesScholarsElect | Final-year LLB student Oyama Mzayidume has been awarded a Rhodes Trust Scholarship for 2025. This prestigious scholarship was awarded in recognition of her academic strength, leadership, and dedication to using her legal expertise to make a difference.

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Our SRC & student volunteers have been on the move—welcoming, guiding, and even dancing for the G25s! A true Rhodes University spirit of support and community. Welcome to campus! #WhereLeadersLearn

[SPOTTED] At the registration venue, our VC Professor Sizwe Mabizela is personally welcoming new students and meeting their loved ones. While most undergrad students return next week, he makes sure to include them in his message as well. His excitement is truly contagious!

[SPOTTED] Our Registrar, Professor Adele Moodly, was at the Registration venue today, personally welcoming the G25s and their loved ones. Here’s a special message from her to our newest first-year students as they begin their journey at Rhodes University! #WhereLeadersLearn

Energy is rising at The Monument! Led by the Rhodes University SRC, students have burst into song as they eagerly await the academic procession. The Rhodes University spirit is alive! #WhereLeadersLearn

This past Saturday we had our o-fest for the first years to signify an end to our Orientation week, and 5FM’s Boipelo Mooketsi ampli5ed our afternoon with a young dance, led by our very own student leader ✨💜 purple pulse is loud; and we are definitely one beat, one pulse

Greetings Leaders, please find attached SRC Statement

Greetings Leaders, please see our latest statement.

[NEWS]: Rhodes University turns dreams into reality with Investec's life-changing support Mr Setlogane Manchidi, Head of Corporate Social Investments at Investec, emphasised that beyond funding, the programme is about creating opportunities for students to succeed. “Rhodes

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#RUGrad2025 | Breaking boundaries and redefining possibility — meet Michael De Kock Willemse, the oldest undergraduate in Rhodes University’s history. Proof that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Catch him at tomorrow’s 14:30 session!

#RUGrad2025 | As we prepare for a very special week, we know our Graduates want to take pictures at the iconic Clock Tower. While the Admin Building of the University #WhereLeadersLearn is undergoing maintenance, we have good news: between 12 noon and 3 pm, Wednesday to

#RUGrad2025 | Against all odds, Tracy Kitchen’s journey took an unexpected turn — from pursuing her PhD to embracing motherhood during the pandemic. Though she stepped away, her research was hailed as “methodologically innovative” and “rare, yet crucial.” Her story is one of

[NEWS]: Historic Hat-Trick: Three Consecutive SRC Presidents Graduate Simultaneously at #RUGrad2025 One of the historic highlights of this year’s ceremony was the simultaneous graduation of three consecutive SRC Presidents — Avuxeni Tyala (2023), Thandolwethu May (2024), and

[NEWS]: Beyond the Classroom: Rhodes University Celebrates 23 SRC Members at #RUGrad2025. Serving in the SRC requires extraordinary discipline, time management, and emotional intelligence in a university environment often marked by tight deadlines, academic pressure, and

[WATCH]: Last year, the SRC held a Leadership Week featuring some of the most notable leaders in our country and province, including the EFF's Mr Julius Malema and Rhodes Alumni, Unathi Nkayi and Mrs Lerato Zikalala. What were some of your Leadership Week highlights?