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About us · Alumni Relations Office

The office that keeps you connected.

The Alumni Relations Office helps graduates stay part of Walter Sisulu long after qualification, through community, mentorship, advocacy and philanthropy.

  • 4 participation pillars
  • 4 campuses served
Walter Sisulu students in official university apparel
Alumni Relations Office

About our offices

Alumni Relations at Walter Sisulu

The Alumni Relations Office helps graduates stay connected to Walter Sisulu long after qualification. Our programmes are organised around four participation pillars, so you can give back through community, mentorship, advocacy, or philanthropy, in ways that fit your time, skills and capacity.

Activated alumni can register their interests in the portal under Give Back. The office reviews each offer and follows up when a matching opportunity arises.

Pillar 1

Alumni Engagement

Build connection between graduates through reunions, chapters, networking and digital alumni platforms.

  • Alumni reunions and gatherings
  • Regional and international alumni chapters
  • Alumni networking platforms
  • Digital alumni engagement platforms
Contact: Nokwazi Mafusini · Ntombozuko Memani
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Pillar 2

Mentorship & Student Development

Support students and graduates through mentorship, workplace access, guest lectures and skills development.

  • Career mentorship programmes
  • Internship and workplace opportunities
  • Guest lectures and career talks
  • Graduate employment networks
Contact: Mr Azola Mzwendaba · Ms Thabang Rose Kalake
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Pillar 3

Advocacy & Ambassadorship

Represent Walter Sisulu in recruitment, professional networks and public life to strengthen institutional reputation.

  • Promoting the reputation of the University
  • Supporting student recruitment
  • Representing Walter Sisulu in professional and international networks
Contact: Mr Sandiso Mbongo
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Pillar 4

Giving & Philanthropy

Support bursaries, programme sponsorships, infrastructure projects and annual giving campaigns.

  • Alumni bursaries and scholarships
  • Programme sponsorships
  • Infrastructure and development support
  • Annual giving campaigns (e.g. fireside chats)
Contact: Mr Qonda Makala
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Meet the team

Alumni Relations Office

Our team supports alumni records, portal access, events, participation, mentorship, giving, communications, and institutional engagement across iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu.

Mr. Sandiso Mbongo
Mr. Sandiso Mbongo Director, Alumni Relations

Leadership, Advocacy and Ambassadorship

Mr. Qonda Makala
Mr. Qonda Makala Acting Manager — Alumni Giving & Philanthropy

Pillar 4: Bursaries, Sponsorships, Annual Giving and Advancement

Ms. Ntombozuko Memani
Ms. Ntombozuko Memani Acting Manager — Alumni Engagement & Community Building

Pillar 1: reunions, chapters, networking and digital engagement

Ms. Thabang Rose Kalake
Ms. Thabang Rose Kalake Acting Manager —Student Development & Graduate Mentorship

Pillar 2: mentorship programmes and graduate development coordination

Ms. Nokwazi Mafusini
Ms. Nokwazi Mafusini Alumni Engagement and Logistics Officer

Alumni records, logistics, enquiries and office coordination

Mr. Kgaugelo (KG) Mmakola
Mr. Kgaugelo (KG) Mmakola Alumni Data Administrative Officer

GATE Portal data, alumni activation and technical portal support

Mr. Azola Mzwendaba
Mr. Azola Mzwendaba Graduate Support and Student Development Officer

Career support, student development, internships and graduate pathways

Ms Nocwaka Pangwa
Ms Nocwaka Pangwa Communications Officer

Alumni communications, stories, news and public content

Alumni Relations Office

Contact us

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

Main campus line
047 502 2100 Mthatha
General enquiries
enquiries@wsu.ac.za