Accolades and Achievements
Achievements
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University has a proud history of achievement and we celebrate our successes as specialist and as an institution in Health sciences. For over 5 years, our outstanding academics have achieved a list of accolades and researchers in various fields are/were recognised for their contribution in the field. SMU students also continue to impress with stories of success academic, community engagement and research.
Best Health Sciences University
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is a Health Sciences institution focused on improving the quality of life in the communities of South Africa and the globe. Our Teaching, learning, community engagement and research focuses on pursuing innovative solutions to the world’s great challenges about health. SMU is the only health sciences university is the Southern Africa.
Our performance as a University in Africa and on the world stage continues to improve as we move closer to realising our goals of being global leaders in health sciences, in each of our spheres of teaching, learning and research.
2026
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has entered a bold and transformative chapter under the...
A spirit of celebration and scholarly distinction filled the air as academic excellence took centre...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) reaffirmed its institutional leadership in community-centred health development during...
Aflu Med Healthcare has named Dr Elliot Motloung, Head of the Department of Paediatric Surgery...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) continues to strengthen its research footprint on the global...
Nondumiso Nkosi, a Master’s student in Medical Virology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU),...
In a field where women remain underrepresented, Dr Dineo Tsabedze is charting her own course...
2025
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) proudly celebrates the recent recognition of its newly appointed...
The Black Management Forum Student Chapter at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (BMF SC SMU)...
In a year defined by strategic reinvention and unprecedented momentum, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University...
A brilliant young scholar from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), Tumiso Matsobane Kekana, is...
A South African researcher has made academic history after his pioneering study on metabolic syndrome...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) postgraduate student Khanyisa Faith Mokgolobotho has once again proven...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has affirmed its position among the world’s leading higher...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has officially embarked on a major sustainability initiative with...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has taken a decisive step in tackling campus insecurity...
Koketso Ashley Matjiane, a post-community service Radiographer and recent SMU graduate, is making waves in...
A new era of healthcare education has begun at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)....
In early September 2025, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) marked a milestone in advancing...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has once again made its mark on the global...
It began with a vision: to open doors, build bridges and connect South African universities...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is celebrating the achievement of Kalaba Nkonde—Lecturer in the...
Final-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student, Tshepang Lenkoe, has proudly reintroduced Sefako Makgatho Health...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) continues to affirm its standing as a home to...
In a significant recognition of academic excellence and public health leadership, Siphiwe Khumalo, a graduate...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has reason to celebrate as Naledi Mathole, its faculty...
At the heart of SMU’s research strategy lies a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge generation,...
In a momentous achievement for Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), Professor Deliwe Rene Phetlhu,...
At just 22 years old, Hermy Mantjiu is proving that hard work, curiosity, and resilience...
In a powerful demonstration of transformation and forward momentum, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)...
