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Established in 2005, Walter Sisulu University is one of the Eastern Cape’s largest employers, employing over 2,000 staff across four campuses and 13 sites in the Eastern Cape…more
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With an annual budget of over R1 billion and other large investments being made into the University’s infrastructure, there are sizeable opportunities for local and national suppliers. Suppliers should register with Supply Chain ..more
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Walter Sisulu University has six support units which support the academic enterprise. These units provide marketing, facilities, HR, ICT, finance, quality management and administrative support. more
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Walter Sisulu University is one of three universities in the beautiful province of the Eastern Cape. It is home to over 24,000 students and is named after the freedom fighter, Walter Sisulu, who was born in the province. … more
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WSU turnaround strategy
The turnaround strategy continues to play a pivotal role in transforming Walter Sisulu University into an organisation that can deliver on the academic aspirations of young South Africans and in particular, those from the eastern parts of the Eastern Cape....Read more
Walter Sisulu
The University is proud to be named after Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu, ANC deputy president and close friend of Nelson Mandela. In honour of this extraordinary political activist, the University awarded a posthumous honorary doctorate to the late Walter Sisulu in 2007. His wife, Albertina, also received an honorary doctorate from the former University of Transkei in 1992. ABOUT WALTER SISULU 1912-2003 Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu was born in the village at Quthubeni at Engcobo in the Transkei region of......Read more
WSU fastfacts
Did you know that Walter Sisulu University is the only University to have been awarded a research chair in indigenous knowledge in South Africa by the National Research Foundation. This is only one of many contributions which the University has made in the areas of teaching, research and community engagement?...Read more