Nelson Mandela University: Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences

The Department of Management Practice in collaboration with the Gift of the Givers NGO are launching an initiative to collect basic necessities of non - perishable items and various toiletries.

We would be grateful for your support.

📥 Collection box: Outside of Room 243
📍Building 411, 2nd Avenue Campus Summerstrand, Gqeberha
📞 041 504 3875/3978

The Department of Management Practice in collaboration with the Gift of the Givers NGO are launching an initiative to collect basic necessities of non - perishable items and other toiletry items each semester.

📥 Collection Box: Outside of Room 243
📍Building 411, Second Avenue Campus, Summerstrand, Gqeberha
📞: 041 504 3875/3978

We welcome you to join us on Friday, the 22nd of May at 13:00 - 13:30 for the BES Faculty’s 3rd BESt Talk!

The BESt Talks host lecturers and academics from each school and their respective departments each month throughout 2026.

3rd BESt Talk: Management Practice Department

Ms Alice Makochieng from the BES Faculty’s Management Practice’s Department from the School of Management Sciences will host a livestream titled:

“Bridging the digital divide in South Africa: To BEE or not to BEE and the future of investments in the retail sector.”

We encourage all academics to attend the livestream that will take place on YouTube.

Livestream link: https://lnkd.in/dmvJcch9

Calling all undergrad and postgrad students! Your voice matters! 🔈

We encourage all students to fill out the student feedback form. Your input helps improve teaching and create more meaningful learning experiences📚

Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=s-5wvTelWkOTfHzTMNx02Gy7SUNf2ydGmaPwzQZTptpUNFg1OFpYQ1cwSFo3S1ZRUlBKNVZOQzRVWSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl&fsw=0&sid=2c1bd6dd-b7d0-4f00-9f29-1c62c643ed35

Learning and Teaching Week is a vibrant, institution-wide event dedicated to meaningful dialogue, innovative practice, and collaborative growth.

Led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Muki Moeng for Learning and Teaching, the week provides a platform for educators, professional staff, and academic leaders to connect, share insights, and explore emerging approaches to teaching and learning.

Through a series of engaging sessions, discussions, and showcases, Learning and Teaching Week celebrates excellence, encourages reflective practice, and fosters a shared commitment to enhancing the student learning experience and shaping the future of education.

This year’s theme: “Innovation With Impact: Humanising Teaching for Transformative Higher Education”

Submit your abstracts and join the conversation on innovation, humanisation, and transformative higher education.

Email submissions to: [email protected]

The Rock and Surf Super Pro League (RASSPL) is a competitive rock and surf angling league in South Africa that brings together skilled anglers from different regions ( Border Blacktips, Kowie Crackers, Western Province Bronzies, Eastern Province Raggies, Overberg Kobbies, Southern Cape Great Whites) to compete in structured fishing tournaments.

The league promotes sportsmanship, conservation, and the development of angling as a professional and recreational sport. Competitions are usually held along various coastal locations, where participants fish from the shoreline using rock and surf fishing techniques to target different species of fish. Each franchise fishes a league season comprising of 8 competitions. At the end of the season the top 12 registered members from each franchise makes up their respective franchises’ “A” teams and numbers 13 to 24 make up the respective development teams. Both the A and development teams then compete against one another at a national’s tournament at the end of the season where the top 12 anglers from nationals are then selected to represent the South African A team and 13 to 24 make up the South African development team to compete against Namibia and Angola at the international tournament.

As a registered EP Raggies member, Mr Mohamed Hassan ended the season in 5th position going into nationals. At nationals Mr Mohamed competed against 121 other anglers from the various franchises. He was able to win the nationals tournament and crowned nationals champion. He was further selected for the South African A side based on my season ranking and nationals ranking.

Based on these rankings he was ranked the number 1 RASSPL angler in South Africa to compete against Namibia and Angola at the internationals tournament to be held in Struisbaai, South Africa in 2027.

Very well done Mr Hassan Mohamed on your great achievement, we are very proud of you🥳

On Saturday, April 17, 2026, the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day initiative held a colourful gathering of Knitwits at the newly renovated St George’s Park Conservatory.

Representing the academic community, Mrs. Tania Shrosbree (Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences) and Dr. Leizel Williams (Faculty of Sciences) contributed balls of wool and hand-crocheted blankets to the cause. This global and national movement provides essential warmth to the vulnerable during the winter, with Saturday’s specific donations dedicated to an initiative supporting women and children in need.

The event fostered a strong sense of community, as members of the public and various organisations gathered for a picnic to connect and continue crafting future donations.

On 5 May 2026, the Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences had the privilege of attending the Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Lecture on Values-Based Leadership — a powerful and thought-provoking engagement on ethical leadership and the role it plays in shaping inclusive, just societies.

The 2026 lecture centred on the theme of ethical leadership and women’s economic empowerment, challenging us to reimagine institutions and economies that prioritise accountability, social justice, and meaningful inclusion. The keynote address offered deep insight into the responsibilities of leaders in navigating complex socio-economic realities, emphasising integrity, purpose, and impact.

A highlight of the evening for our faculty was the respondence by Dr Jasmine Kinsman, Head of Business Management, whose reflections thoughtfully engaged the keynote and extended the conversation into the academic and practical realities of leadership. Her respondence underscored the importance of values-driven leadership within business education and practice, reinforcing the role of institutions in cultivating responsible, ethical leaders for the future.

The Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences extend our sincere congratulations and appreciation to Dr Kinsman for her insightful contribution, and to all involved in hosting such a meaningful platform for dialogue and reflection.

The Missionvale Career Day was successfully hosted on 21 March 2026 at the Missionvale Care Centre Community Hall. This was then followed by a second Career Day held in Motherwell, forming part of a collaborative initiative between New Heaven and New Earth Church, its volunteer arm, and a representative from the Nelson Mandela University Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, Mr Andrews. The Motherwell Career Day was hosted at a local church in an open field area.

The first event took place in Missionvale, where just over 60 community members were in attendance. The second event in Motherwell attracted just over 50 community members.
Both events were well received by participants, who engaged actively throughout the sessions and responded positively to the practical, interactive format. Participants showed strong appreciation for the accessible and relatable way in which information was shared, particularly around entrepreneurship and personal development opportunities.

Mr Andrews’ communication and guidance were especially well received. Participants responded positively to his clear explanations regarding study options, faculty offerings, and the university application process. Many noted that the information was easy to understand and relevant to their circumstances, and they appreciated the step-by-step guidance on when and how to apply, as well as the available support for prospective students.

Marina Kleingeld CA(SA), lecturer from the School of Accounting, represented the Nelson Mandela University at the annual grade 11 careers evening at Pearson High School on 15 April 2026.

She provided the learners and their parents with valuable information on different careers in the field of accounting, with a focus on the Chartered Accountant designation. She explained the entrance requirements to the relevant degrees and described what the different modules in the degrees offered.

The presentation was concluded with a brief discussion of the various career opportunities available to qualified chartered accountants.