Student-athletes celebrate the official launch of the University of Limpopo High-Performance Sport Centre, saying the facility will provide the support, training and development opportunities needed to excel both academically and in their respective sporting codes....
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R5 million partnership to strengthen Limpopo’s potato industry, support emerging farmers
Kgodiso Development Fund Chairperson Alfred Setlakalane, and University of Limpopo Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Jeffrey Mabelebele reaffirm their commitment to a partnership that will strengthen agricultural research, support emerging farmers and develop future...
Prof Rafapa bows out after shaping Humanities scholarship at UL
Prof Lesibana (JRL) Rafapa retires after seven years of service as Humanities Faculty Research Professor at the University of Limpopo. Photo: Malatji Monyelegwete Retiring academic leaves behind a stronger research culture, a generation of mentored scholars and a...
UL athletes target Comrades success
2012 Comrades Marathon champion Ludwick Mamabolo (first from left) leads the University of Limpopo Athletics Club's 2026 Comrades Marathon team. Photos: Frans Nkhapele Experienced campaigners and first-time runners set to tackle the 2026 Comrades Marathon Up Run from...
UL PhD candidate helps South Africa achieve historic BRICS victory
Lucius Mokwena (centre) celebrates with her teammates after emerging as overall winners in the BRICS Young Professionals League during the International Engineering Championship CASE-IN in Brazil. Lucius Mokwena contributes to Team Zambezi’s winning performance at a...
‘Studying Under the Barrel of a Gun’ premieres on 12 June to commemorate 40 years since military occupation of Turfloop
The "lions of Turfloop" have officially reclaimed their voice when Jalapeu Films hosted a high-profile trailer reveal at Ster-Kinekor, Mall of Africa recently, for the feature film adaptation of Studying Under the Barrel of a Gun The film will premiere at the...
UL, LDARD support local farmers to protect crops and improve harvests
Aeroponic farming technology demonstrated to farmers during the International Day of Plant Health celebration. Photos: Frans Nkhapele A plant health campaign in Mankweng connects farmers with agricultural experts to combat pests, diseases and poor soil management By...
UL equips graduates to confront climate crisis
Dr Fred Mphephu, Managing Director of Ogeron, addressed graduates, highlighting the importance of sustainable development, water security and climate resilience in shaping South Africa’s future. Photos: Mohau Seleka New climate change programme empowers professionals...
UL water and sanitation specialist joins LNW Board to help tackle Limpopo water challenges
Prof Mabel Mphahlele-Makgwane, Head of the Department of Water and Sanitation at the University of Limpopo, has been appointed to the board of Lepelle Northern Water for a four-year term to contribute towards addressing water challenges in Limpopo Appointment of Prof...
Law journal earns DHET accreditation
Prof Hoolo ’Nyane, Editor-in-Chief of the Turf Law Journal, also serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Public and Environmental Law at the University of Limpopo. Formal accreditation  strengthens the university’s research stature and opens new...
UL, African Rainbow Minerals unveil cutting-edge laboratories to drive science and mining innovation
Head of Department of Geology and Mining, Dr Maropene Rapholo (wearing glasses), leads a site tour of the newly furnished laboratories. R5 million investment strengthens research capacity, student training and industry collaboration at the University of Limpopo By...
Radio Turf puts listeners at centre of programming at its annual summit ahead of new season
Radio Turf board members, along with presenters and producers engage during the Programming Summit to review audience feedback and develop strategies for community-focused broadcasting. 2026 programming summit empowers listeners to influence content and reinforces...












