Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)

Congratulations to SMU Senior Committee Officer Jabulani Michael Zikhali on publishing The Basics of Karate: An African Perspective! Read more: smu.ac.za/2026/10/15/smu-off… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

Congratulations to SMU medical student Alizwa Boco, whose research on the high school-to-university transition was presented at an international conference in Kuala Lumpur and published in the World Academics Journal. Read more: smu.ac.za/2026/10/15/smu-stu… #SMU #WeAreSMU

YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. OUR DEMOCRACY! Today, South Africans head to the polls for the 2026 Local Government Elections. SMU encourages informed choices, peaceful participation and respect for diverse views. Make your mark. Shape our future! #LocalGovernmentElections2026 #SMU

Congratulations to Dr Walter Bonke Mahlangu on his PhD in Chemistry! His pioneering research achieved 85.7% accuracy in using AI to predict chemical structures. Read more: smu.ac.za/2026/10/15/smu-phd… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

SMU’s School of Dentistry partnered with the Office of Kgosana Dr Koketso Rakhudu Goodwill to bring dental services and oral health education to Tsitsing, Rustenburg. Read more: smu.ac.za/.../smu-takes-oral… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

SMU is embracing innovation to strengthen campus hygiene and service delivery, promoting a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for teaching, learning and research. Read more: smu.ac.za/.../smu-strengthen… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

SMU Executive Management welcomes the newly elected 2026/2027 SRC, reaffirming a commitment to student-centred leadership, open dialogue and collaboration to advance student welfare. Read more: smu.ac.za/.../smu-executive-… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

SMU’s Deaf Awareness Campaign promoted hearing health, early identification of hearing difficulties and inclusive communication through screenings, education and student engagement. Read more: smu.ac.za/.../smu-campaign-a… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

SMU’s Boitumelo Tenda Nkuatsana, MBChB Class of 2026 representative, champions student voices, mentors future medical professionals and advocates for compassionate, patient-centred care. Read more: smu.ac.za/.../smu-medical-st… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

SMU’s Lorato Molubi developed the SOET model to help higher education institutions strengthen knowledge-sharing, decision-making and sustainable knowledge management. Read more: smu.ac.za/2026/10/08/smu-res… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

SMU secured R138,000 from Siemens Healthineers South Africa to support four nursing students with tuition and accommodation. 🩺🎓 Read more: smu.ac.za/.../smu-secures-fu… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA

🎓 SMU’s Dr Benjamin Tlhale Ntshabele earns a PhD in Entrepreneurship, with research exploring entrepreneurial intention and venture growth among 635 entrepreneurs and healthcare professionals. Read more: smu.ac.za/.../smu-researcher… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

Join the Data Driven Surgery 2026 Annual Conference, exploring how surgical data can improve practice, policy and accountability across Africa. 📅 24–25 October 2026 | 💻 Virtual 🔗 Register: safesurgery.co.za/events/ #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU #DataDrivenSurgery2026

🏆 SMU staff excelled at the 2026 Intervarsity Staff Tournament, winning gold in darts and super pool, silver in netball and tug-of-war, and placing 5th in volleyball. Read more: smu.ac.za/2026/10/01/smu-sta… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

💚🎓 Supporting Student Wellness! SMU’s Dr Ramadimetja Annah Lesunyane has earned her PhD by developing holistic wellness guidelines to strengthen student support at health sciences universities. Read more: smu.ac.za/.../smu-occupation… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

🌱 Growing More Than Greenery at SMU! SMU’s Arbor Month initiative promotes food gardening and sustainable grounds management to support food security, environmental learning and a greener campus for all. Read more: smu.ac.za/2026/10/01/smu-put… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

🌍 SMU strengthens its global standing! The 2027 THE World University Rankings highlight a 10.2-point improvement in industry engagement and a stronger research environment. 🔗 lnkd.in/dBAHs-PU #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #ResearchAndInnovation

SMU’s Dr Daniële Kristen is advancing research into South African knee anatomy, with findings that could support forensic identification and improve knee implant design. Read more: smu.ac.za/2026/10/08/smu-sch… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

🏆 SMU celebrates outstanding student leaders and achievers! The 4th Annual Student Affairs Excellence Awards recognised excellence in student leadership, sport, innovation and community service. Read more: smu.ac.za/2026/10/15/smu-hon… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU

SMU’s 2026 Supplier Development Day connected businesses with procurement guidance, compliance insights and enterprise-support services to help them access future opportunities. Read more: smu.ac.za/2026/10/08/smu-con… #SMU #SMUShapingHealthSA #WeAreSMU