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Rosebank International opens new Nelson Mandela Bay campus

Theherald · · 775 words · By Simtembile Mgidi
Educational Accessibility Campus Safety and Infrastructure Institutional Expansion
open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-05-17-rosebank-international-opens-new-nel…

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“The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) Rosebank College marked a major milestone on Friday with the launch of its rebrand to Rosebank International”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Advtech announced the rebranding of Rosebank College to Rosebank International (RI).
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web search NEUTRAL — Johannesburg – Advtech has announced the rebranding of Rosebank College to Rosebank International (RI), reflecting the institution’s growing footprint outside South Africa and its status as the contin…
https://thebulrushes.com/2026/05/15/rosebank-college-changes…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rosebank College has rebranded to Rosebank International, reflecting its ambition to become Africa's leading private university.Reading Time: 1 min read. Rosebank College to Rosebank International.
https://www.quickread.co.za/advtech-group-announces-the-rebr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Advtech has announced the rebranding of Rosebank College to Rosebank International (RI). The education group said this move reflects the institution’s growing footprint outside South Africa and its st…
https://www.bizcommunity.co.ug/article/rosebank-college-gets…
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“the official opening of its new Nelson Mandela Bay campus”
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Web search results specifically mention the IIE Rosebank College Nelson Mandela Bay Campus moving to a new campus at Mercantile Bank Plaza in Greenacres.
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web search NEUTRAL — A Few Reasons for Investor Optimism in the New Year - Investopedia.
https://www.investopedia.com/news-4427706
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web search NEUTRAL — The Ellen Campus Opening: June 7, 2022.
https://gorillafund.org/ellencampus/
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web search NEUTRAL — Nelson Mandela Bay | IIE Rosebank College Nelson Mandela Bay Campus new campus to Mercantile Bank Plaza, Ring Road, Greenacres, Nelson Mandela Bay. Walk-in and apply today.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/what-to-take-when-going-to-n…
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“Announced and inaugurated by the ADvTECH Group”
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Multiple sources confirm that Advtech announced the rebranding of Rosebank College and the launch of the International University College.
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web search NEUTRAL — Advtech is a South African private tertiary education company, with operations across Africa. In late 2024, the company operated 8 universities and 110 colleges and schools.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADvTECH_Group
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web search NEUTRAL — Advtech has announced the rebranding of Rosebank College to Rosebank International (RI). The education group said this move reflects the institution’s growing footprint outside South Africa and its st…
https://www.bizcommunity.co.ug/article/rosebank-college-gets…
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web search NEUTRAL — 02 June 2025: ADvTECH Group, Africa’s leading private education provider, is pleased to announce the launch of Rosebank International University College (RIUC) in Accra, Ghana. Registrations will open…
https://www.groupadvtech.com/advtech-launches-rosebank-inter…
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“the recently launched Rosebank International University College (RIUC) in Accra, Ghana, which opened three months ago”
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Multiple sources, including BusinessTech and official ADvTECH announcements, confirm the launch of Rosebank International University College (RIUC) in Accra, Ghana.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rosebank International University College (RIUC) has officially opened its Accra Campus to drive technological innovation, research and skills development with a vibrant and well-attended launch cerem…
https://thebftonline.com/2025/08/27/rosebank-international-u…
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web search NEUTRAL — The opening of RIUC forms part of the group’s expansion into the rest of Africa amidst the higher growth seen in many African economies. Earlier this month, the group announced expansion of its Makini…
https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/835780/south-africa…
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web search NEUTRAL — 02 June 2025: ADvTECH Group, Africa’s leading private education provider, is pleased to announce the launch of Rosebank International University College (RIUC) in Accra, Ghana. Registrations will open…
https://www.groupadvtech.com/advtech-launches-rosebank-inter…
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“Several dignitaries attended the launch... including Nelson Mandela University’s Missionvale, 2nd Avenue and Bird Street campuses’ senior director, Sharon Masiza, Dr Mthembeni Tebelele, and Nelson Mandela Bay Capsicum campus head Beryldene Bain.”
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While web searches identify the individuals (Sharon Masiza, Dr Mthembeni Tebelele), they do not confirm their attendance at this specific launch event. The evidence provided is fragmented and does not link them to the event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Mthembeni Tebelele, a medical doctor and trainer for Iingcibi and Amakhankatha, provided insights regarding the two-day session hosted by the Cogta Eastern Cape department at the Alfred Nzo Distri…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/dr-mthembeni-tebelele
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web search NEUTRAL — View Sharon Masiza’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.The International Office, in collaboration with the Transformation… Liked by Sharon Masiza.
https://za.linkedin.com/in/sharon-masiza-11b29723
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web search NEUTRAL — The roast of Dr Mthembeni Tebelele and Mafa Bavuma was a riotous affair on Saturday, sending the nearly 200 people present into fits of laughter, courtesy of a panel of comedians from the Eastern Cape…
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2023-11-27-online-squabble-…
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“Higher education and training deputy minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe, one of the keynote speakers”
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Wikipedia and the official South African Government website confirm that Dr Mimmy Gondwe was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education in 2024.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mimmy Martha Gondwe is a South African politician serving as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education since 2024.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimmy_Gondwe
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr Mimmy Gondwe was appointed as the Deputy Minister for Higher Education on 30 June 2024.The Community Education and Training branch at the Department of Higher Education and Training was established…
https://www.dhet.gov.za/leadershipdeputyminister
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web search NEUTRAL — Gondwe. Name(s). Mimmy Martha. Dr Mimmy Gondwe was appointed as Deputy Minister of Higher Education from 3 July 2024.
https://www.gov.za/about-government/contact-directory/higher…
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“Another keynote speaker, RUCC Real Life Ministries senior pastor Lingelihle Jadezweni, of Gqeberha”
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The web search results provided for this claim are generic YouTube help pages and do not contain any information regarding Lingelihle Jadezweni or RUCC Real Life Ministries.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mira transmisiones en vivo Las transmisiones en vivo te permiten mirar contenido multimedia que se emite en tiempo real en YouTube. Los Estrenos te permiten mirar en tiempo real un video nuevo junto c…
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“Student representative council president Afeziwe Thandani said students were excited about the move to the new campus at Mercantile Bank Plaza in Greenacres.”
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Web search results confirm the new campus location at Mercantile Bank Plaza in Greenacres.
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover Rosebank College's new campus at Mercentile Bank Plaza, enhancing student experiences in Greenacres. Join us for this new chapter! #iphone16promax.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/rosebank-progress-private-co…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rosebank International University College | 899 followers on LinkedIn.Join now to see what you are missing. Find people you know at Rosebank International University College. Browse recommended jobs f…
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rosebank-international-univ…
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“Thandani, a software development student who has been at the institution since 2024”
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No evidence was found in the search results to verify the identity or student status of Afeziwe Thandani.
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“Since January 2024, student numbers have grown significantly, from 730 to nearly 1,900”
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No evidence was found in the search results to verify the specific student growth numbers from 730 to 1,900.
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“The new facility includes a cyber centre, library, online learning centre, and more than 35 classrooms.”
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“It also features three auditoriums which seat up to 150 people each, and multiple computer labs accommodating up to 110 students.”
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“We signed for the new premises in October 2025”
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“the launch of its Bachelor of Education programme in February”
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“The institution has also partnered with the Fairview Sports Centre to participate in local leagues.”
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“We remain under the IIE”
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