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iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu Alumni

Walter Sisulu

Alumni Relations · GATE Portal

Connect. Grow. Give Back.

Activate your GATE account to update your profile, access career opportunities, and stay connected with Walter Sisulu.

Across WSU Four campuses. One portal.

Meet Alumni Relations on campus for live GATE demos and walk in activation.

What to expect on campus

Engagement sessions built around GATE
Roadshow

Campus engagement sessions

Meet the Alumni Relations team on campus for live GATE Portal demos, activation help and questions.

Walk in

No RSVP required

Arrive during the session window for your delivery site. Bring your student number or ID for faster help.

Activate

Get on the portal

Create or unlock your alumni profile, update contact details, and see jobs, events and opportunities.

Upcoming campus sessions

GATE Portal Engagement and Roadshow Session
Portal login

Roadshow dates are being published

Check back soon for Butterworth, Mthatha, Komani and Buffalo City session details, or contact the Alumni Office.

Contact Alumni Office

How to take part

Walk in campus sessions
  1. 01

    Find your campus date

    Check the roadshow calendar for Butterworth, Mthatha, Komani or Buffalo City.

  2. 02

    Walk in. No RSVP.

    Come during the published session times. Seating is open; no online booking needed.

  3. 03

    Bring your details

    Student number or ID and an active email help staff activate you on the spot.

  4. 04

    Stay on GATE

    After activation, sign in anytime for jobs, events, entrepreneurs and alumni news.

Need alumni assistance?

Activated alumni can request help with CV writing, interview preparation, career guidance and mentorship. The Alumni Office can route requests to willing graduates.

Request Assistance in Portal

Host, speak or partner on an event

Alumni chapters, employers and graduates can work with the Alumni Relations Office to plan reunions, workshops, mentorship circles and networking sessions.

Alumni Relations Office

Contact Us

Update your alumni record, get portal help, or reach the Alumni Relations team about events, giving and engagement.

Mr. Sandiso Mbongo

Director, Alumni Relations

Mr. Sandiso Mbongo

Leadership, Advocacy and Ambassadorship

Mr. Qonda Makala

Acting Manager — Alumni Giving & Philanthropy

Mr. Qonda Makala

Pillar 4: Bursaries, Sponsorships, Annual Giving and Advancement

Ms. Ntombozuko Memani

Acting Manager — Alumni Engagement & Community Building

Ms. Ntombozuko Memani

Pillar 1: reunions, chapters, networking and digital engagement

Ms. Thabang Rose Kalake

Acting Manager —Student Development & Graduate Mentorship

Ms. Thabang Rose Kalake

Pillar 2: mentorship programmes and graduate development coordination

Ms. Nokwazi Mafusini

Alumni Engagement and Logistics Officer

Ms. Nokwazi Mafusini

Alumni records, logistics, enquiries and office coordination

Mr. Kgaugelo (KG) Mmakola

Alumni Data Administrative Officer

Mr. Kgaugelo (KG) Mmakola

GATE Portal data, alumni activation and technical portal support

Mr. Azola Mzwendaba

Graduate Support and Student Development Officer

Mr. Azola Mzwendaba

Career support, student development, internships and graduate pathways

Ms Nocwaka Pangwa

Communications Officer

Ms Nocwaka Pangwa

Alumni communications, stories, news and public content

Main campus line

Mthatha: 047 502 2100

Official Walter Sisulu enquiries

enquiries@wsu.ac.za

Visit the main site

Official contact page