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University of Johannesburg

South African educational institution that has conferred an honorary doctorate and hosted rugby players, appearing in Namibian coverage.

2022-07-302026-06-26
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  1. April 2026

  2. The Namibian

    University of Johannesburg had promoted Orange to the first team

    Source

    “Orange made his debut during the 2026 Young Guns campaign before being promoted to the first team of the University of Johannesburg.”

    Pride Across the Orange River

  3. Informanté

    University of Johannesburg currently employs Jaythen Orange, who plays in the lock position

    Source

    “Orange, currently playing for the University of Johannesburg (UJ), made his debut during the 2026 Young Guns campaign before being promoted to the first team.”

    Jaythen Orange selected for SANZAAR U/20 showdown
  4. March 2026

  5. New Era

    University of Johannesburg conferred honorary doctorate on Monica Geingos in recognition of her leadership and advocacy

    Source

    “The Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (honoris causa) on Geingos was in recognition of her leadership, advocacy and enduring contribution to social development across Africa.”

    Geingos dedicates honorary PhD to Geingob

  6. Informanté

    University of Johannesburg awarded Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy to Monica Geingos

    Source

    “THE Third First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, recently received an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy (Honoris Causa) from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in recognition of her work in driving social development, championing youth and gender equity across Africa, and using economics and governance to deliver real, evidence-based change.”

    Geingos receives honorary doctorate from University of Johannesburg for leadership in social development

  7. The Namibian

    University of Johannesburg awarded honorary doctorate to Monica Geingos

    Source

    “She said this after receiving an honourary doctorate degree from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa.”

    I will not call myself doctor until I earn it – Monica Geingos
  8. July 2025

  9. The Namibian

    University of Johannesburg hosted Social Media Summit for Government with panel on AI in public sector communication

    Source

    “This was the view of experts during a panel discussion focusing on the role of AI in public sector communication at the Social Media Summit for Government at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Tuesday.”

    Experts urge responsible AI use for inclusion and growth in public sector

  10. The Namibian

    University of Johannesburg hosted the Social Media Summit for Government

    Source

    “This was the key message from a panel discussion on crisis communication at the Social Media Summit for Government, at the University of Johannesburg on Tuesday.”

    How strong leadership and coordination mitigate reputational risks during crises
World & Region

Constitutional Court overturns ANC's Phala Phala vote block

The News

South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that the National Assembly's December 2022 vote declining to refer an independent panel's report on President Cyril Ramaphosa to an impeachment committee was unconstitutional and invalid, and has now referred the report directly to the impeachment committee. An analyst says the ANC's use of majoritarian tactics to shield Ramaphosa has left the party in crisis ahead of 2026 local elections.

11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 11 May

  1. Constitutional Court overturns ANC's Phala Phala vote block

    South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that the National Assembly's December 2022 vote declining to refer an independent panel's report on President Cyril Ramaphosa to an impeachment committee was unconstitutional and invalid, and has now referred the report directly to the impeachment committee. An analyst says the ANC's use of majoritarian tactics to shield Ramaphosa has left the party in crisis ahead of 2026 local elections.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Namibian rugby player Jaythen Orange selected for South African under-20 squad

    Jaythen Orange, a lock forward from Windhoek who recently played for the University of Johannesburg, has been selected for the South African under-20 Springbok squad ahead of the Sanzaar Under-20 Rugby Championship starting 27 April. The article notes that rugby players can change allegiances after playing at senior level for another country, and suggests Namibian rugby should expose young talent to competitions across the Orange River while rebuilding.

    26 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 April

  1. Namibian-born Jaythen Orange selected for Springbok U/20 squad

    Jaythen Orange, a Namibian-born rugby player in the lock position, has been selected for the South African Under-20 Springbok squad for the SANZAAR U/20 Rugby Championship starting 27 April 2026. Orange, who plays for the University of Johannesburg, has earned congratulations from his former schools in Windhoek for his rapid progression in the sport.

    20 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Aron Iipinge finds calling as Namibia netball umpire

    Aron Iipinge's netball playing career ended due to injury, but he found his true calling six years ago as an umpire. Now holding an Africa B umpiring qualification, he has officiated at high-level local and international competitions, including the AUSC Region 5 Games in Windhoek, and hopes eventually to umpire at the Netball World Cup.

    26 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Former first lady Geingos receives honorary PhD from University of Johannesburg

    Monica Geingos was conferred with an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg in recognition of her leadership and advocacy for social development across Africa. She dedicated the honour to her late husband, President Hage Geingob, saying it fulfills a promise to pursue her own PhD as they had planned together.

    18 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia's former First Lady Geingos receives UJ honorary doctorate

    Monica Geingos received an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Johannesburg in recognition of her work in social development, youth empowerment, and gender equity across Africa. The honour acknowledges her two decades in financial and investment sectors, her roles as founder of the One Economy Foundation and #BeFree Movement Project, and her service as UNAIDS Special Advocate and President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development.

    18 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Monica Geingos receives honorary doctorate, declines to use title

    Former first lady Monica Geingos has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Johannesburg but says she will not use the title until she completes her own PhD, following her late husband Hage Geingob's belief that such honours should be earned rather than conferred.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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