Walter Sisulu University

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Walter Sisulu University is a university of technology and science located in Mthatha, East London, Butterworth and Komani in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, which came into existence on 1 July 2005 as a result of a merger between Border Technikon, Eastern Cape Technikon and the University of the Transkei. The university is named after Walter Sisulu, a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2005 (20 years ago)Coordinates: 31°36'10"S, 28°45'9"E

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Eastern CapeSouth Africa

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Walter Sisulu University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St John's Cathedral, Mthatha Dam.

2.2 miE
Church
St John's Cathedral, Mthatha
58 min walk • St John's Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral in Mthatha, OR Tambo District Municipality, South Africa. It is the seat of the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Mthatha. The foundation stone was laid by Bishop Joseph Watkin Williams on 16 December 1901 in memory of his predecessor Bishop Bransby Lewis Key.
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Dam
Mthatha Dam
94 min walk • Mthatha Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Mthatha River, near Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1977 and serves mainly for municipal and industrial purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high.