March 27, 2026 | Category:
Lead
A Journey Beyond Borders: How Studying Abroad Shaped Dr Hadebe’s Career
Dr Hadebe shares how his journey from North-West University to New Zealand shaped his growth as a researcher, offering valuable lessons on resilience, independence and global scientific collaboration.
February 16, 2026 | Category:
Lead
Teaching with Purpose: The Success Story of Dr Matome Maake
From his humble beginnings to being awarded an NRF Y2 rating in 2025, his journey teaches us the extraordinary power of persistence, belief, and transformation. The path he has taken reminds us that your beginnings do not determine your destination. No matter what challenges or setbacks you encounter in life and in your academic journey, you are the author of your own story.
September 18, 2025 | Category:
Lead, Featured
Dr Sandiswa Figlan: an nGAp Success story
We are proud to spotlight Dr Sandiswa Figlan, a senior lecturer in the Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, whose groundbreaking research and leadership in securing competitive funding have significantly advanced the department’s academic profile.
June 25, 2025 | Category:
Lead
CAES Hosted African Visiting Scholar Lecture
The African Visiting Scholar Lecture at the University of South Africa serves to advance African perspectives on worldwide health problems and international trade difficulties.
June 05, 2023 | Category:
Lead, Department of Agriculture and Animal Health
The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the Bloem Show
Bloem Show is an annual event in Bloemfontein and is hosted every year between April and May. The Bloem Show takes place over a period of 10 days and is one of only two shows in South Africa that still successfully combine agricultural, entertainment and trade activities in one event and this year was celebrating 140 years
June 05, 2023 | Category:
Lead, Department of Agriculture and Animal Health
Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the 2023 Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg’s Royal Agricultural Show is the continent’s largest mixed exhibition incorporating a fully-fledged agricultural component – this annual ten-day event is well-known for including showings of livestock and agricultural equipment, but also for a wide range of other displays and activities, encompassing lifestyle exhibitions, music concerts and even a funfair.
May 17, 2023 | Category:
Lead, Department of Agriculture and Animal Health
The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health is attending the NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show
The NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show takes place in middle May and lasts four days. Visitors can take their time to view all sectors of the show from livestock to computers.
June 04, 2018 | Category:
Lead, Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, Science, Featured, Corporate
Doing a little bit to save a life before a bite
A dedicated team of Unisans from the Department of Agriculture and Animal Health and staff members from the Animal Anti-Cruelty League spent time with the community in Jackson’s Drift discussing Rabies and the importance of vaccinating and taking care of pets.