Walter Sisulu University

The university is named after Walter Sisulu, a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid. The university of technology and science, which includes 4 campuses, was founded on 1 July 2005. The university came into existence as a result of a merger between Border Technikon (est. late 1980s), Eastern Cape Technikon (est. early 1990s) and the University of the Transkei (est. 1976). WSU is a developmental university, that focuses on urban renewal and rural development by responding to the socio-economic needs of community, commerce and industry through science, technology and innovation. Notable Alumni include; Terence Nombembe CA(SA), Auditor-General of South Africa since 2006 to 2013 (B.Com 1982), Nonkululeko Gobodo CA(SA), first black woman CA(SA) (B.Com) and Nomgcobo Jiba, advocate who was the first Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions.