by Lorato | Mar 18, 2022 | All News, SMU Media, Student Media
The Management of SMU led by the Vice – Chancellor Prof Peter Mbati together with the Student Representative Council met on 17 March 2022 to hand over two cheques of 1, 2 Million each to the hands of compassion to assist needy students. The SRC announced earlier this year that they saw a need to make a contribution while the University was still awaiting its allocation from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) which will be transferred in April. In an unprecedented move, the Management of the University matched the offer by the SRC to make a total amount of R2,4 million.
The contribution will go a long way in alleviating pressure on the side of students who await their allocation so that they can buy groceries and other essentials. At the beginning of the year the University Management released an advance payment of R41 million to help students to process their registrations whilst awaiting NSFAS to disburse its allocation.
NEWSFLASH – SMU Management matches the SRC offer to the hands of compassion
by Lorato | Mar 9, 2022 | All News, Alumni, SMU Media, Student Media
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Mbati hosted a delegation from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on Campus recently. The delegation from the Scheme was led by its Board Chairperson Mr Ernest Khosa, accompanied by the CEO Mr Andile Nongogo, members of the Board as well as the President and Secretary of the South African Union of Students (SAUS).
“It’s a great pleasure to have you here. NSFAS plays a critical role in funding higher education. SMU relies largely on the support we get from NSFAS and I hope that possibly together we can find ways of resolving all challenges confronting us”, said Prof Mbati as he welcomed the delegation. In his opening remarks the NSFAS Board Chairperson Mr Khosa explained that they are conducting visits to Universities and TVET colleges across the country as part of their efforts to engage with Management of Universities and Student Representative Councils. He mentioned that student funding was a source of instability and protests in many institutions of higher learning. “When this board was appointed last year, the first decision it took was that it cannot be business as usual, NSFAS cannot operate the same way. We have to find long term solutions. NSFAS role has changed and if we want to go anywhere with the new role of NSFAS we need to engage better, understand what the real problems are and get real input from universities” elaborated the Chair.
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by Lorato | Mar 4, 2022 | All News, SMU Media, Student Media
It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr. Sylvester Khohliso as Deputy Registrar: Academic Administration at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU). Mr Khohliso has commenced employment on 1 March 2022, and reports to the Registrar. SMU is fortunate to have attracted the services of the calibre of Mr. Khohliso, who comes with impeccable credentials and experience in academic administration, as a former Deputy Registrar in one of the public universities in South Africa.
Mr Khohliso has extensive academic administration experience honed in the Higher Education sector. His experience straddles such areas as assessment administration, including graduation management activities and academic administration systems development and optimisation to mention but a few.
Apart from Master of Business Administration (MBA), Mr. Khohliso holds a string of qualifications, including Bachelor of Technology: Management and Diploma: Commercial Practice. I wish to welcome Mr Khohliso to the University, and looks forward to his contribution as we strive to improving the overall performance of the Academic Administration Department, and by extension, the overall development of SMU.
DR JM Mabelebele
Registrar
by Lorato | Feb 22, 2022 | Accolades and Achievements, All News, Research, SMU Media
The Honourable MEC for Health in Gauteng, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi has recently appointed Professor Patrick Demana, currently Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Postgraduate Studies and Innovation at SMU to serve in the Gauteng PHRC for the next three years until the end of 2024. The functions of PHRC are multifold and this include amongst others to co-ordinate and lead the research priority se ng, develop research agenda, promote use of health research outcomes in policy development, and also in collaboration with various stakeholders to develop research capacity development strategy in the province.
Prof Demana expressed his gratitude and mentioned that he feels honoured to be appointed in this important position, and he will ensure that SMU in collaboration with other research stakeholders contribute significantly for the benefit of everyone, and in particular in the areas of promo ng training and research capacity development. He further remarked that the activities of PHRC under its terms of reference will be reported to the National Department of Health.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Mbati on behalf of SMU congratulates Prof Demana for this prestigious appointment, and says that this bodes well for SMU as it demonstrates the calibre of staff members that the University has who are also prepared to serve the country. “There is no doubt that SMU will benefit in one form or another”, said the VC.
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by Lorato | Jan 28, 2022 | All News, Research, SMU Media
SMU in collaboration with Northern Region Partners will be hosting the SAAHE 2022 conference. This SAAHE 2022 conference theme hopes to inspire research, workshops and collaborations that will revitalise our practice, that will lead us to a vigorous humanity, that will energise and balance us in ourselves, others and in our communities.
Staff members and students can participate – please click on link to the website for registration detail and fees, www.saaheconference.co.za
by Lorato | Jan 27, 2022 | All News, SMU Media, Student Media
Notice to Applicants
1. Final selections and admissions of first time entering students (FTENS) have been concluded by all the Schools.
2. Applicants have been informed about the outcome of their applications via SMS and email.
3. They can also check the status of their application using the link: https://lifestudent.smu.ac.za/pls/prodi41/w99pkg.mi_login (using student number and pin).
4. Alternatively, they can call 012 521 4204/4319/4644/5057/6130, for more information.
5. Successful applicants are given three (3) days to accept/decline the offer. If they do not respond, their offers will be given to other eligible applicants.
6. Selections and admissions of applicants who studied at SMU and other institutions in 2021 (internal and external transfers) will take place on 28 January 2022. Applicants will be informed about the outcome soon thereafter.
7. Registration commence on 1 February 2022 and is conducted online. Detailed information about the process has been communicated to successful applicants.
8. Please note:
• Selections and Admissions are conducted by Selection Committees in each School.
• The outcome of the Selection Committee is final and no appeals will be considered.
Issued by:
Office of the Registrar
27 January 2022
