About SMU

About Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande has established a new institution, i.e., the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) whose main purpose is teaching, research and community engagement. This was published in the South African Government Gazette no: 37658 of the 16 May 2014. The University is located at Ga-Rankuwa at the then Medunsa campus of the University of Limpopo, previously known as the Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA).The University opened its doors in January 2015 and continues with the academic programmes offered at the then Medunsa campus.