Nelson Mandela University Arts, Culture & Heritage Unit

Dear colleagues, students & Nelson Mandela University Alumni.

Nelson Mandela University wishes all our Hindu staff and students and their families a happy and prosperous Diwali.

May your life be filled with joy and success on this auspicious occasion.

Professor Sibongile Muthwa
Vice-Chancellor

Joyous sounds at Nelson Mandela University’s Isisusa Jazz Fest Concert 2025

Nelson Mandela University’s Isisusa Jazz Fest Concert 2025 turned the Feather Market Centre into a multilingual celebration of music and heritage on Sunday, 28 September.

The University’s annual showcase – MMM … Isisusa! Jou Lekker Ding! – expanded its focus this year to draw together school choirs, an isiXhosa imbongi, a barbershop quartet, an impromptu jazz ensemble and a dash of Cape-style humour.

More than 140 performers filled the stage in a programme designed to echo the country’s diverse voices.

A poignant moment came in tribute to the late Gqeberha-born jazz legend Faya Faku, who died in Switzerland in June. Jazz quartet Moment’s Notice performed two of the internationally acclaimed flugelhorn player’s original works. Faku, a long-time mentor of young musicians, gave one of his final public performances at the 2024 Isisusa concert on the University’s Summerstrand Campus.

Read the full story here: https://news.mandela.ac.za/News/Joyous-sounds-at-Nelson-Mandela-University%E2%80%99s-Isisu

In celebration of Heritage Month, join us for a vibrant Cultural Enterprenurship Studenut Market, honoring the rich cultural heritage of our community!

We are calling on all student entrepreneurs who sell stunning handcrafts, traditional clothing, arts painting, and traditional symbolic items to showcase at the market.

If you're a student entrepreneur and interested in exhibiting, please apply using this link https://forms.office.com/r/rtvP4YbW2Z

Let's celebrate our heritage together

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A voice that blends the soul of Maskandi and Afro-soul with the energy of hip hop and R&B — Aubrey Qwana brought the house down at Nelson Mandela University’s Rez Choir Sing-Up, hosted by Arts, Culture and Heritage & Student Housing!

From platinum hits like Molo to the heartfelt sounds of his latest Umkabayi Legacy project, Aubrey’s music reminds us of the power of heritage, healing, and storytelling.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate music, talent, and togetherness — what an unforgettable night.