CONTENTS PUBLICATIONS 67 Review of Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi’s From Predator to Prey 69 1985: The Langa Massacre and the Ending of White Rule in South Africa 70 Design Thinking 101: Framing the Future: Exploring Empathy, Systems, and Innovation in Complex Contexts 71 Gender and Feminist Meditations on Women’s Political Participation in Africa 72 The Politics of Nuclear Energy in Africa: Opportunities, Fears and Constraints 73 The Presence of Minority and Indigenous Languages in Urban Naming: Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Place Names 2023 INSIGHTS 75 From 3 375 Proverbs to 100 New Ones – When AI Learns African Wisdom 76 Harnessing AI for equitable access in education, healthcare ARTS @ UJ 79 UJ Arts & Culture 80 UJ Arts Academy & UJ Arts Appreciation Programme 81 UJ Art Gallery 83 UJ Choir 84 Coming Up @ UJ Arts & Culture SPORT 86 UJ Cricket claims third place at 2026 CSA Club Championships 87 UJ Netball stars contracted to SPAR Proteas 88 UJ Athletics crowned back-to-back USSA Track & Field 2026 champions END NOTE
67 Review of Prof
Letlhokwa Mpedi’s From Predator to Prey
82 UJ Arts Academy & UJ Arts Appreciation Programme 88 UJ Athletics crowned back- to-back USSA Track & Field 2026 champions
90 UJ Registrar, Prof Bettine van Vuuren 91 Alumni Office Staff and Portfolios
Editorial Team
Mrs Phaladi Magongoa
Ms Mareza Christensen
Prof Bettine van Vuuren
Dr Tinus van Zyl
Mr Victor Khangale
EDITORIAL NOTE In this edition, you will find some of UJ’s recent success stories. This is why the magazine is called ALUMNI IMPUMELELO, which means success in isiZulu. Through this publication, we celebrate some Illustrious Alumni, Events, and Research. We invite you to follow us on social media and update your contact details on the UJ website. This will allow us to reconnect with you and for you to share in UJ’s journey. This journey includes positioning UJ as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Don’t forget to register on the UJ Alumni Connect platform to gain access to job opportunities, mentorships and more.
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