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  • Commercii Hosts 2025 Sub-House Awards

    Posted on August 21, 2025

    On 20 August 2025, Commercii, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) Faculty House, hosted the annual Sub-House Awards ceremony at the Plant Science Auditorium. The event provided a platform to acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional contributions of sub-houses and individuals...

  • The 2025 Netball Season Draws to an End

    Posted on August 16, 2025

    On the 8th of April 2025, the Commercii netball ladies, both junior and senior divisions, led by coach Lethabo Leballo, commenced what turned out to be a competitive and demanding netball season. This season marked Commercii’s return to the Tuks Netball Residence League after not featuring...

  • Vintage Voices: Echoes of Kofifi and the Spirit of Sophiatown

    Posted on August 15, 2025

    What a night! Vintage Voices Open Mic turned the University of Pretoria into a stage bursting with talent, style, and pure Kofifi spirit. Hosted by UP Library Services, CSS, and Commercii, the evening had it all with poetry, rap, singing, comedy, and a crowd that brought the vibe. The highlight...

  • The Last Thing I Remember

    Posted on August 05, 2025

    In a whirlwind of creativity and passion, the students of Commercii and House Humanities came together to bring to life a breathtaking love story that would leave audiences spellbound. The collaboration between these two houses was nothing short of glorious, with Boniswa Msindo and Hunadi Seimela...

  • Tomorrow Land

    Posted on August 01, 2025

    Tomorrow Land is not just a career fair—it is a forward-looking platform designed to connect commerce students with leading companies in a meaningful and dynamic environment. This event, last hosted in 2019, bridges the gap between academic ambition and real-world opportunity.

  • Pronouns Event

    Posted on July 25, 2025

    This event was hosted on the 23rd of July 2025 by transformation officers from Commercii, NAT House and House Humanities

  • Another impactful outreach with our RAG partners, NATHouse!

    Posted on May 17, 2025

    On the 17th of May, we visited Peas in a Pod Urbanvest Foundation. Peas in a Pod is a special Place of Safety for victims of abuse. The girls are aged between 2 and 17. There are 15 girls and 3 housemothers that take care of them. And we had an amazing day interacting with the children through...

  • Undergrad + Post Grad speed networking event

    Posted on May 14, 2025

    This initiative, in collaboration with House Humanities, was aimed at creating a space for students to share their university experiences and potentially form mentor-mentee relationships. The event kicked off with an academic session led by Samukelisiwe Mthethwa, Commercii’s academic...

  • Dream Day 2025 – A Collaboration of Kindness

    Posted on May 10, 2025

    Dream Day 2025 was a heart-led collaboration between Commercii, M-Powerment Care, Tax@Tuks, HouseCA, and worked alongside various EC members, brands, and community change makers, all coming together with one mission: to serve vulnerable communities across Pretoria with love, care, and intentional...

  • Braais, Beats & Balance: A Day of Connection and Well-being

    Posted on May 01, 2025

    On 26 April 2025, Commercii, in collaboration with Health House, House Education, and NAT House, proudly hosted the Well-being Braai at the Hillcrest Uitspan Braai Area. As one of the largest social events Commercii has facilitated in recent years, the day offered an exceptional opportunity for...

  • A Night to Remember: Commercii x House CA x Tax@Tuks Movie Night

    Posted on April 09, 2025

    After a demanding first test week, Commercii and its two sub-houses, House CA and Tax@Tuks, hosted a much-needed nostalgic movie night—and it was a hit! Held in a cozy, welcoming space, students arrived dressed in their most comfortable outfits, ready to relax, recharge, and reconnect.

  • Commercii First Years Show Courage and Character at Tuks 7-a-side Football Tournament

    Posted on March 01, 2025

    On a cool, cloudy day perfect for football, Commercii’s first-year football team took to the fields of Hillcrest Sports Campus on 1 March for the annual First Year 7-a-side Tournament, hosted by Tuks Football in collaboration with the Student Sport Committee. With only a few training...

  • Commercii First Years Bring the Heat at Tuks Basketball Tournament

    Posted on February 24, 2025

    On Saturday, 24 February, our Commercii first-year basketball team proudly represented the EMS Faculty at the annual Tuks First Year Basketball Tournament, hosted by Tuks Basketball. As the only faculty house in the tournament — up against strong teams from residences and day houses —...

  • RAG of Hope Day 2025: A Celebration of Giving, Creativity, and Community Spirit

    Posted on February 23, 2025

    From handmade crafts to thrilling games, UP RAG brought the spirit of generosity to life! Commercii & NATHouse got creative, sports competitions kept us on our toes, and every donation made a real difference. This day proved that small acts of kindness add up to big change!

  • 1NSYNC 2025: Embracing Fresh Starts and New Beginnings

    Posted on February 10, 2025

    As Commercii, we are thrilled to have kicked off the year with a bang through our annual 1NSYNC event! This year's theme was inspired by the captivating concept of Lunar: The Dragon. But what makes this theme so special, and how did it shape our 1NSYNC experience? The Dragon is a majestic...

  • O-week: Welcome First Years To The University Of Pretoria

    Posted on February 07, 2025

    Commercii Exec's O-Week Adventure: Welcoming the Future of Commerce! O-Week at the University of Pretoria is a whirlwind of excitement, nerves, and new beginnings. For the Commercii Executive Committee, it's a time to welcome the fresh faces joining our faculty and make their transition as...

  • ‘To lead is to serve’ – young UP student leader

    Posted on June 29, 2024

    Micaela Wathen, a third-year BCom Marketing Management student and Chair of the EMS Faculty's House Commercii, believes in the ideals of servant leadership to steer positive change in society. "Having been a leader from a young age, I have been taught that to lead is to serve. So I aspire to...

  • Academic achievers honoured at EMS Dean’s List ceremony

    Posted on June 27, 2024

    Forty alumni from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences were honoured during the EMS Dean’s List ceremony. This annual event is hosted to celebrate the achievements of students who have maintained a high level of academic performance throughout their studies.

  • UP and China’s Nanjing Audit University celebrate and expand 14-year partnership

    Posted on December 11, 2023

    To commemorate the collaborative efforts of the 14-year long partnership with the Nanjing Audit University in China, NAU delegates recently visited UP.

  • Commercii 2021 passes on the leadership baton

    Posted on November 26, 2021

    The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at the University of Pretoria (UP) bid farewell to the 2021 Executive Committee of Commercii and welcomed the new incoming committee.

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