Campaigning for key populations: Africa Centre partners with global advocacy network
The GBGMC believes meaningful change starts with conversations. The executive director, Michael Ighodaro, prioritises engaging with key populations and allies, building connections, sharing knowledge and shaping the future of HIV prevention and LGBTQI+ health globally. In response to an opportunity to influence policy, generate evidence and build capacity for key populations in Africa and globally, […]
Productive partnerships are built on relationships
Prof Pieter von Wielligh, acting dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (which celebrated its centenary this week), Dr Gustaaf Wolvaardt (CEO of the Foundation for Professional Development) and Dr Munya Saruchera (director of the Africa Centre). Dr Gustaaf Wolvaardt (CEO of the Foundation for Professional Development), Prof Deresh Ramjugernat (SU rector and […]
Africa Centre hosts inaugural National Boys’ Parliament to champion inclusion of boys’ and men’s health and accountability
On 18 and 19 October, the Africa Centre, in collaboration with the Deputy Minister of Social Development, Ganief Hendricks, will host the launch of the National Boys’ Parliament. The event will bring together stakeholders from BetterMen4Tomorrow, the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), Sports Stepping Stones and other organisations dedicated to supporting boys and men. […]
How Africa can develop AI for inclusive and equitable health
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise for Africa’s health systems – it’s already here, shaping how care is delivered, from diagnostics to resource management. AI offers exciting possibilities to bridge gaps in access, equity and quality of care. But it also forces us to grapple with big questions around ownership, ethics and […]
Moving beyond Western perspectives in African health management
Photos from Create Conference 2025 The Collaborative and Creative Research for Equity and Transdisciplinary Knowledge Exchange (CREATE) conference 2025, hosted at Stellenbosch University’s Biomedical Research Institute, was the first convening of its kind on the continent. Guided by the theme: “Transforming health research through creativity, inclusion, and community engagement,” and over three curated days, it […]
Prestigious appointment for Africa Centre alumna at Eastern Cape’s Department of Health
Zanele Cekiso has been appointed by the Eastern Cape MEC to serve on the Executive Committee (Ex-Co) of the Madwaleni Hospital Board for the Eastern Cape Department of Health. Graduated with PgDip in HIV/Aids Management in 2022. Zanele Cekiso could hardly believe the news herself when she heard she had been appointed by the Eastern […]
The REPAIR Project launch: A turning point for peer education in Africa
Panel speaking on “Towards the Certification of Peer Education – Challenges and Modalities”. Speakers (from left to right): Dr Joseph Nyandwi (INSP – Burundin), Prof. Ndeye Fatou Ngom (Bambey University UFR Health and Sustainable Development/CTA Fann – Community Health Impact Coalition), Ms Soufia Bham (external presenter of Africa Centre PgDip Community Resource Mobilisation course, Coalition […]
Improving SA healthcare isn’t just about money
James Kruger, a Director of Health in the Western Cape, giving his talk at the Africa Centre for Inclusive Health Management (Africa Centre) 2025 PgDip Winter School. There is too much reliance on foreign aid and international donors when it comes to providing and implementing healthcare in South Africa, James Kruger, a Director of Health […]
Research can change lives, and solve Africa’s problems – here’s how
Representatives of various departments across the Faculty of Economic Management Sciences. Academic research can be a powerful force for meaningful change in Africa. This was the message at the Research for Impact Day, which was hosted by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at Stellenbosch University. Researchers, academics, students, and professional staff gathered […]
An innovative approach to addressing health issues
Cover page and an example page of the fotonovela version in English How do we spread awareness about serious issues in communities – like the dangers of drugs like crystal meth – the importance of contraception and the consequences of diabetes? A Stellenbosch University lecturer was recently invited by the Keck School of Medicine at […]