University Of Johannesburg
The University of Johannesburg is a public research university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established on 1 January 2005 through the merger of the Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit, the Technikon Witwatersrand and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. The institution operates across four campuses in the Johannesburg metropolitan area: Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across nine faculties, including engineering, business, health sciences, humanities, law, science, education, art and architecture. With an enrolment of more than 50 000 students, it is one of the largest contact universities in South Africa. The University of Johannesburg has positioned itself as a research-intensive institution with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and community engagement. It maintains partnerships with industry, government and international academic institutions to support economic development and address societal challenges. The university has achieved notable rankings in global and African university assessments and contributes to research output in fields including mining engineering, transport logistics, health sciences and urban studies. Its location in South Africa's economic hub provides students and researchers with access to industry networks and opportunities in finance, manufacturing, logistics and technology sectors.
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Unified approach crucial to meeting AfCFTA targets
By: Halima Frost 10th July 2026 A unified approach needs to be adopted by all 55 of the countries that form part of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to... →
What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?
By: Reuters 29th June 2026 Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn... →
UJ solidifies continental leadership in 2026 sustainability rankings
By: Thabi Shomolekae 24th June 2026 The University of Johannesburg has officially cemented its status as Africa's premier institution for societal and sustainable impact. According to... →
Murder in Orania
11th June 2026 When Zuku Mbeki hears the news that the murderers of his sister-in-law, Nomsa Dlamini, have been acquitted of all charges, he decides to take... →
South Africa’s anti‑migrant campaigns use the language of democracy: why that’s dangerous
10th June 2026 Anti-migrant campaigns in South Africa are increasingly being framed as acts of community protection. Protesters present their efforts as a... →
Predatory Welfare Cape Town Book Launch
9th June 2026 The Book Lounge, 71 Roeland St &Buitenkant, Cape Town City Centre Thursday, 11 June, 17:30 for 18:00 RSVP at rsvp@jacana.co.za People don't go... →
ASSAf webinar warns South Africa’s Democracy cannot be taken for granted
1st June 2026 As South Africa marks 30 years of constitutional democracy, leading legal scholars and public intellectuals have warned that the country’s... →
SA: Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi: Address by Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Public Service and Administration Dept Budget 2026/27 (19/05/2026)
20th May 2026 This Budget Vote is about the kind of state South Africa intends to become. It is also a statement about whether public institutions can still... →
Cape Fever: a haunting new novel from award‑winning South African writer Nadia Davids
7th April 2026 There’s a line in Cape Fever, the new book by award-winning South African novelist and playwright Nadia Davids, that doesn’t just establish the... →
From Predator To Prey: Leadership Lessons from the African Wild and Beyond
7th April 2026 For Letlhokwa George Mpedi, a journey through South Africa’s Kruger National Park transformed from merely a game drive to a masterclass in... →
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