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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.

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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
NRF awards SMU prestigious SARChI chair
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University has strengthened its position as a leader in health sciences...
SMU scientist honoured with national research award - teaser
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has once again demonstrated its leadership in scientific innovation,...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)’s Senior Scientist, Dr Gauta Gold Matlou, has recently been...
SAMRC honours SMU research capacity champion
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) continues to affirm its role as a hub of...
SMU innovator wins top IP award
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University continues to cement its reputation for research excellence and innovation...
Global bursary boosts SMU student success
At Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), excellence continues to take centre stage as sixth-year...
SMU students advance to global ICT finals
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has once again demonstrated its growing impact in science...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) continues to strengthen its national influence in innovation and...
SMU innovator wins prestigious healthcare award
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is strengthening its position as a leader in health...
SMU surgeon helps separate conjoined twins
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) continues to demonstrate its growing leadership in specialised healthcare...
SMU delegation drives academic excellence forward
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has strengthened its commitment to academic excellence and student...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is accelerating its role as a leader in health...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) continues to strengthen its position as one of South...
An alumnus of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), Moloko Mehala, has begun making a...
Dr Abraham Mogano, also known as Abbey, an exceptional alumnus of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences...
In a landmark move for South Africa’s innovation ecosystem, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)...
The SMU Community Garden at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University has been named among the...
A doctoral candidate from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) has received international recognition for...
A South African public health specialist has claimed top honours on the global stage. At an...
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has moved decisively to strengthen healthcare regulation...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University did not attend GLOBEHEAL 2026 to observe. It arrived to...
Specialist Nuclear Medicine Physician at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) and Dr George Mukhari...
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University has secured a powerful new voice in global public health....
When opportunity knocked, he answered with purpose. Enos Motaka Malatji, a final-year Diagnostic Radiography student...
Excellence in healthcare leadership is not accidental — it is cultivated through vision, discipline and...
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...