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We love seeing our alumni make waves! 🌟

Nondwe Ndinisa, founder of Mash'd Up Eatery in Soweto and STH alumna, was recently featured on 702's Food Feature with Relebogile Mabotja. She was sharing her incredible entrepreneurial journey and the story behind building a proudly black-owned restaurant brand.

Nondwe completed her National Diploma in Hospitality Management: Food and Beverage at the School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg, between 2007 and 2011, and look at her now!

We are incredibly proud of you, Nondwe. 👏🧡

Today we had the honour of celebrating a group of students from Marriott International who successfully completed their Hospitality Block Release Programme 2025 at the University of Johannesburg’s School of Tourism and Hospitality.

The students were presented with certificates during a warm and memorable ceremony hosted by Marriott International this morning, marking the culmination of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to professional development.

Congratulations to all the graduates on this significant achievement! 👏

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 🇿🇦

At Tourvest Destination Management , we are proud of our partnership with the University of Johannesburg and the role our Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme plays in developing young talent.

By welcoming students into our business, we provide valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the tourism industry, helping bridge the gap between education and the world of work.

To our 2026 UJ WIL Interns and all the young people striving to build their futures through learning and determination – we celebrate you today and every day.

Together, we are shaping the next generation of tourism professionals and leaders.

Happy Youth Day, South Africa. ❤️🇿🇦

From 1-3 June, our Tourism students placed at Tourvest began their WIL journey with an enriching induction at Lesedi Cultural Village. 🌍🇿🇦

A meaningful start rooted in culture, heritage and real-world experience in the tourism industry.

🌍🧡 In celebration of Africa Day, the School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH), together with the Division for Global Engagement and the Embassy of Algeria, recently hosted a vibrant Algerian Food and Culture Event at the University of Johannesburg Postgraduate School

From live cooking demonstrations and traditional cuisine to a colourful fashion showcase, the event highlighted the importance of cultural exchange and experiential learning in shaping globally minded tourism and hospitality professionals.

Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/university-johannesburg-celebrates-fcjjf

Recently, the STH, in collaboration with the Disability Unit PsyCaD, hosted Lunch in the Dark. This immersive dining experience was designed to challenge perceptions, foster empathy, and redefine hospitality training.

More than a unique event, the initiative created a live experiential learning platform for students, exposing them to inclusive service delivery, accessibility awareness, stakeholder engagement, sensory dining concepts, and socially conscious hospitality practices.

The experience also highlighted the value of collaboration between academia, institutional partners, and industry-aligned stakeholders in shaping graduates who are both industry-ready and socially aware.

As UJ celebrates 21 years of impact, the STH continues to reimagine hospitality education through transformative learning experiences that prepare students not only for careers but for meaningful leadership in industry and society.

Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/innovative-training-uj-shaping-industry-ready-fennf