18. May 2023
The concept of ‘health-promoting schools’ is based on the understanding that education and health are interdependent and that schools can play a vital role in promoting health. Thus, schools can play a crucial role in providing children with opportunities...
26. Apr 2023
On Friday 21st April 2023, the KaziBantu Project was proud to celebrate not only one but two PHD graduates at the Nelson Mandela University ceremony. Project Coordinator Danielle Dolley completed her PHD on “Effect of a school-based health intervention on the...
1. Mar 2023
Jayde Frost, Thapelo Makgoba and the team of Ubuntu Pathways conducted an audit in five schools within the Zwide Schools Project during breakfast and lunch time to determine the use of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP). The NSNP provides funds for lunch...
15. Feb 2023
Team of the University of Basel and Nelson Mandela University supports the UNESCO report on ‘Ready to learn and thrive: School health and nutrition around the world’ Drawing on existing literature, the most up-to-date data, and case studies from around the...
7. Feb 2023
In collaboration with colleagues from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the National Institute for Educational Development (NIED), KaziKidz is being expanded to pre-school level and adapted to the Namibian curriculum. Project results from the UNESCO Chair were...
26. Jan 2023
An article titled, “Relationship between body mass index and physical activity among children from low-income communities in Gqeberha, South Africa: A cross-sectional study”, was published on 12 January 2023 by Dolley et al. This study aimed to establish...
23. Jan 2023
In this project Dr. med. Oliver Brandt and his research team are investigating whether infections with parasites (helminths, protozoa) specifically reduce the risk of sensitization to certain house dust mite allergen components. The Freie Akademische...
22. Dec 2022
Season’s Greetings! We, the whole KaziBantu Team, wishes you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and a prosperous and healthy New Year 2023! We are incredibly grateful for your continued collaboration and partnership to improve on some examples the...
22. Dec 2022
The Short Learning Programme (SLP) KaziKidz Intermediate and Senior Phase (Grades 4-7) has been officially accredited by the South African Council for Educators (SACE) and addresses the educational challenge: how to bring about lasting change in an education system...
16. Nov 2022
The associated Public Lecture can be followed online The decade long collaboration with Prof. Pühse and colleagues from the Department of Sport Exercise and Health at University of Basel, culminating in the KaziBantu Project- Healthy Schools for Healthy Communities,...
10. Nov 2022
From grey and drab to colourful and inviting, Nelson Mandela University’s Human Movement Science and Architecture Departments, together with Mandela University alumnus and architect Jacques Theron, have completed enhancements to a playground and ablution facility at...
6. Oct 2022
“In addition to physical education lessons and the interschool sports league, project partner Kazibantu conducted a short learning programme with 60 foundation phase teachers in September. The training equips teachers with the tools to facilitate physical...
