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Siyaya eJapan, Tokyo here we come,’ say UJ sportsmen, women in SA squad

The 2021 Olympic Games are going ahead, and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has thirteen (13) sportswomen and men selected for the South African team that will jet off to Tokyo, Japan, in July. The University received the news on Thursday, 27 May 2021, when Team SA released its selected list of athletes and technical […]

The Rhodes University Nine-Tenths Matric Mentoring Programme wins First Prize in the prestigious 2021 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship

The MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship, launched in 2009, recognises exemplary university student civic engagement programs worldwide. The prize is sponsored jointly by the MacJannet Foundation and The Talloires Network. The Talloires Network is the global authority on university community engagement. Rhodes University is the first South African university to win first place for this […]

Rhodes University Council unanimously renews Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sizwe Mabizela’s contract for seven more years

The Rhodes University Council, unanimously resolved to extend Dr Sizwe Mabizela’s contract as Vice-Chancellor for a further seven years “to continue the proud academic story of quality of the past seven years,” Council Chairperson Judge Gerald Bloem, said. Dr Mabizela, was appointed Vice-Chancellor in 2014 to become the sixth Principal of the 117-year old institution. […]

Our regional offices remain open but we are on the MOVE

In line with the changing needs of the market we service, it has become necessary for us to upgrade and consolidate some of our regional offices. Please take note of the update and new addresses below: Braamfontein officeTraduna Building118 Jorissen StreetBraamfonteinTel: (+27) 11 381 2161/2163 Port Elizabeth officeUnit 1A, First FloorBuilding 51 Pommern StreetSouth EndPort […]

Stay digitally in contact with us

To interact with Momentum Medical Scheme, we recommend that our students download the Momentum App for access to a host of useful features, from access to a doctor in your pocket to unlocking superior customer service. The Momentum App and More Health App is available on all the different play stores for Android, Apple and […]

Getting a COVID-19 test for travel purposes

Momentum will cover COVID-19 testing for returning students who left the country during Level 5 lockdown in March 2020, provided that they fulfil the criteria. The academic year is set to start and that means time for many students to make their way back to South Africa and go once more into the fray. A […]

Simple how to guide for COVID-19 cover

Most of us have gone on with business as usual, trying not to let the pandemic distract us from normal life. But students all wonder – if they do get COVID-19, where do they get tested, who will pay for it, what if the result is negative and they just had a sore throat? For […]

Momentum Medical Scheme in the News 2021

2020 is officially behind us and while you may want to dwell in the spirit of lazing around, grabbing this year, the Momentum Medical Scheme membership is once again above the 150 000 families mark! Our students on the Ingwe option now have access to a COVID testing guide help them to get through the […]

Acknowledgements for 2020

Orla Quinlan, President (2019-2020) IEASA is an organization that relies on the passion, dedication, integrity and voluntary support of members committed to internationalisation of higher education and the role IEASA plays in the Higher Education sector. We are also very grateful for the pro bono advice we receive from professional allies, who believe in the […]

The Potential Impact and Influence of Private Higher Education Institutions in the Internationalization of Higher Education in South Africa

Dr Prem Ramlachan, MANCOSA – Honoris United Universities The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 advocates the need for inclusive and equitable quality education, which will promote life-long learning opportunities for all. Globally, however, the demand for access to higher education exceeds the places which are available, resulting in many students who cannot obtain places […]