Building the University’s Brand

The Marketing & Communications Directorate has offices in Mthatha (Nelson Mandela Drive Site) and East London (13E Tecoma Park, Tyrrell Road, Berea, East London).

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Student Recruitment and General Marketing
• Corporate and Student Recruitment Advertising
• University Events including Graduation Ceremonies
• University-Branded Merchandise
• Walter Sisulu Brand Custodian
• Media Relations
• Internal and External Communication
• Corporate Publications
• Marketing and Content Aspects of the WSU Website
• Graphic Design for the University Community

Acting Senior Director

Email mhendricks@wsu.ac.za
Mobile +27 (0) 71 370 6576
Telephone +27 (0) 43 702 9377

Secretary: Sindiswa Leve (Buffalo City)

Email Sleve@wsu.ac.za
Telephone +27 (0) 43 702 9397

Deputy Director: Mathabo Hendricks

Email mhendricks@wsu.ac.za
Mobile +27 (0) 71 370 6576

Head of Communication : Sinawo Hermans

Email shermans@wsu.ac.za
Mobile +27 (0) 71 730 5038
Telephone +27 (0) 43 702 9378

Senior Marketing and Communication Officer (Student Recruitment): Thando Cezula 

Email tcezula@wsu.ac.za
Mobile +27 (0) 65 143 5487

Communication Officers

Anita Roji (Mthatha)
Email aroji@wsu.ac.za
Telephone:  +27 (0) 47 502 2810

Asemahle Haseni (Mthatha)
Email ahaseni@wsu.ac.za

Ongie Sigodi (Komani)
Email osigodi@wsu.ac.za
Telophone: +27 (0) 47 502 2744

Digital Communications: Yanga Ziwele
Email yziwele@wsu.ac.za

Digital Communications: Yolanda Palezweni 
Mobile: ypalezweni@wsu.ac.za