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University Of Johannesburg

The University of Johannesburg is a public research university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established on 1 January 2005 through the merger of the Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit, the Technikon Witwatersrand and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. The institution operates across four campuses in the Johannesburg metropolitan area: Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across nine faculties, including engineering, business, health sciences, humanities, law, science, education, art and architecture. With an enrolment of more than 50 000 students, it is one of the largest contact universities in South Africa. The University of Johannesburg has positioned itself as a research-intensive institution with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and community engagement. It maintains partnerships with industry, government and international academic institutions to support economic development and address societal challenges. The university has achieved notable rankings in global and African university assessments and contributes to research output in fields including mining engineering, transport logistics, health sciences and urban studies. Its location in South Africa's economic hub provides students and researchers with access to industry networks and opportunities in finance, manufacturing, logistics and technology sectors.

University Of Johannesburg News


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Sechaba Letaba appointed Steenkampskraal mining GM
5th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As the Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) advances toward full-scale production and the next phase of its development, it has appointed Sechaba Letaba as mining GM. He brings with him almost 40... 


Darryn Jacobs, MD of SkyJacks
Darryn Jacobs
5th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Darryn Jacobs, MD of SkyJacks, which offers a range of access and lifting equipment and related services  


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Finland university-led research demonstrates valuable material recovery from ashes
26th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The University of Oulu, in Finland, has found new ways to recover valuable materials from ashes, including metals, nutrients and minerals for industrial use. The university determined new... 


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Comodex hosts Mine Mentor skills competition at UJ’s mock mine
17th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Training and development solutions provider Comodex Consultancy, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Mining Engineering Department, on April 17 hosted the pioneer Mine Mentor... 


Rosond’s impact on employees and communities through bursaries and learnerships
Rosond’s impact on employees and communities through bursaries and learnerships
14th April 2026

(Virtual Showroom): In an industry where technical expertise and operational excellence are paramount, leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond recognises that the long-term... 


Conrad Engelbrecht, MD of Mine Support Products
Conrad Engelbrecht
3rd April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Conrad Engelbrecht, MD of Mine Support Products, which designs and manufactures underground roof support products 


Impala Rustenburg awards 37 new university bursaries
1st April 2026

Impala Rustenburg has awarded 37 new university bursaries for the 2026 academic year, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to youth development and the long-term sustainability of its mine... 


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Research targets recovery from coal waste
27th March 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Research programmes investigating how valuable minerals, found in coal discard, brine and coal ash, can be recovered are being advanced by Johannesburg-based coal research organisation Coaltech... 


Tshidi Mndzebele, CEO of AvenirHoldings
Tshidi Mndzebele
6th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Tshidi Mndzebele, CEO of AvenirHoldings, a provider of engineering, procurement and construction management services 


SAWEM market code and rules to be first order of business for new Nersa advisory forum
SAWEM market code and rules to be first order of business for new Nersa advisory forum
30th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The immediate priority of the Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF), which was appointed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in December, will be to offer input on the... 


Africa’s first air rescue simulator, with crane and suspended helicopter, opens in Joburg
16th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has unveiled a 4 t overhead crane with suspended helicopter fuselage which has accurately replicated helicopter motion in the hover, enabling simulated, realistic... 


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Specialised crane for air rescue simulations
9th January 2026

A four-ton overhead crane has been used to simulate realistic training for emergency rescue teams, part of the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ’s) newly opened Rescue Centre.  By lifting, rotating... 


South Africa boosts coal exports to Israel after Colombia ban
South Africa boosts coal exports to Israel after Colombia ban
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

South African miners are boosting thermal coal exports to Israel after top supplier Colombia in August ordered a total ban on shipments of the power-generation fuel to Israel, data from Kpler, LSEG... 


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Woman engineer contributes to systemic change
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The inaugural Women in Project Management Summit 2025 – held in August this year and hosted by Project Managers Africa – showcased women who contribute positively to the South African industrial... 


Craig Bradford, MD of A Square Forklift
Craig Bradford
14th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we feature Craig Bradford, MD of A Square Forklift, an industrial equipment rental, sales and service company 


Schneider Electric workshop unveiled at Sedibeng TVET College – a milestone in practical skills development
Schneider Electric workshop unveiled at Sedibeng TVET College – a milestone in practical skills development
13th November 2025

Sedibeng TVET College has officially launched its Schneider Electric workshop, F’SASEC, at its Vereeniging campus in the Vaal Triangle, a sophisticated training facility featuring world-class... 


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