Visual Arts at Nelson Mandela University

01/10/2026

You have been asking AND we have finally answered 🤩. 2027 First-Year Success Buddy Applications are OFFICIALLY OPEN 🤩🤩🥳.

To apply, copy and paste the link below on your browser:
https://apps.mandela.ac.za/FirstYearSuccess/Student/login

30/09/2026

https://visualarts.mandela.ac.za/Bachelor-of-Visual-Arts/First-Year
Late Applications close today for the Bachelor of Visual Art

As a student at Nelson Mandela University in the Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA), you will start with a general first year called the Bachelor of Visual Arts First Year programme.

25/09/2026

BRING YOUR STORY TO LIFE IN THE EASTERN CAPE!

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) invites production companies and producers to apply for the Eastern Cape Film Investment Fund: Production Funding and Micro Film Funding.

If you have a film or television project scheduled to shoot in the Eastern Cape, this is your opportunity to access funding support and take your production to the next level.

APPLY NOW
Visit: https://www.ecfilmexpo.co.za/funding to download application forms and Eastern Film Investment Fund guidelines.

Submit your completed application form and all supporting documents in Word or PDF format to:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Please note: Applications submitted via Google Drive, WeTransfer or other links will not be accepted.

Closing date: 31 March 2027
Enquiries: 087 131 1426

This is the Eastern Cape. Make it your backdrop. Make it your story. Make it here.
Eastern Cape: A compelling film and television destination.

21/09/2026

Applications for our visual art course closes this month. Here is more information on NSFAS funding.

The 2027 NSFAS application cycle is officially open and will close on 18 November 2026.

Funding outcomes for successful applicants will be communicated in December 2026, ahead of registration for the 2027 academic year.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to apply early. This allows time to verify information, submit any outstanding documents and seek assistance if needed.

Don’t wait until the closing date. Apply early! Read more: https://zurl.co/Jrzjv

17/09/2026

Mandela University set to source 80% of its electricity from renewable energy

Nelson Mandela University is on track to source about 80% of the electricity it uses across its seven campuses from renewable sources by May 2027, marking a major shift towards more sustainable, secure and cost-effective energy.

The transition will be driven by a new 10-year renewable electricity agreement with Etana Energy, together with the rollout of the University’s new 4.4 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) platform across its campuses. Etana is a licensed electricity trader that supplies renewable electricity through the national grid.

“Between 50% and 55% of the University’s electricity will be purchased from Etana,” said Sustainability Engineer Dr Andre Hefer of the University’s Infrastructure Services and Space Optimisation (ISSO) Directorate.

“In addition, our new solar PV platform is expected to provide a further 25% to 30% of campus-wide electricity requirements, taking our renewable energy supply to about 80%. The remaining electricity will be sourced from Eskom and the University is also strengthening our generator infrastructure to provide centralised backup power during outages.

Read the full story here: https://news.mandela.ac.za/News/Mandela-University-set-to-source-80-of-its-electr