By Itumeleng Nzimande
The University of Limpopo Faculty of Humanities recently hosted a G-Rule Awareness Programme on 23 March 2026 at the New Cinema Hall to equip first-entering students within the faculty with essential regulations to help them navigate their academic journey.
Under the theme “Empower your academic journey, master the G-Rules, unlock your potential,” the chairperson of the faculty, Karabo Baloyi, stated that the programme aimed to empower first-entering students with a clear understanding of university rules and expectations relating to academic performance and progression.
Faculty of Humanities Chairperson, Karabo Baloyi. Photo by: Dimpho Boshomane
The session featured presentations from faculty staff, including the Faculty Assistant Registrar, Susan van der Merwe, who outlined important G-Rules that students ought to know and understand. These include:
• G20: Limits students to two attempts per module, and failure to pass within the allowed attempts may lead to academic exclusion.
• G26.1: Students who fail to meet the minimum academic performance requirements within an academic year may be excluded.
• G26.2.1: Full-time students who have been registered for a qualification at a specific year level for two years at this or any other university and have not yet obtained the required credits at that level may face academic exclusion.
Assistant Registrar, Susan Van Der Merwe. Photo by: Dimpho Boshomane
Additional rules were outlined by David Matabane, Principal Administrative Officer of the School of Languages and Communication, and Emmanuel Makofane from the School of Education:
• G2.4: A student who was excluded or expelled from another institution shall not be admitted to study at this institution.
• G3.4: Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their module registration each year.
• G14: Focuses on summative reassessment and special summative reassessment.
• G14.3.1.3: States that, to qualify for summative reassessment, a student must have sat for the summative assessment, unless conditions apply as outlined in Rule G15.
Admin Officer from the School of Education, Emmanuel Makofane. Photo by: Dimpho Boshomane
Principal Admin Officer of the School of Languages and Communication, David Matabane. Photo by: Dimpho Boshomane
Kamogelo Racheku from the School of Social Sciences encouraged students to prioritise passing their exams, regardless of having qualified with higher marks.
Admin Officer from the School of Social Science, Kamogelo Racheku. Photo by: Dimpho Boshomane
Students were also urged to maintain a minimum of 75% class attendance in order to gain admission to examinations. This awareness campaign forms part of the faculty’s efforts to promote academic responsibility and provide support to students.
Sharing his experience of the campaign, Mthobisi Mathebula, a first-year BA Sociology and Anthropology student, said the G20 rule stood out for him. “This was an informative session as I got to understand the G-Rules more, especially G20, because I knew nothing about it,” he said.
Takalani Netshivhundini, a PGCE student, added that during her undergraduate years she was never exposed to these rules, making the campaign both important and necessary.
The G-Rule Awareness Programme concluded with a call for students to take responsibility for their academic journeys by familiarising themselves with institutional rules and making use of the support systems available within the faculty. As the University of Limpopo continues to prioritise student success, initiatives such as this play a vital role in ensuring that students are informed, prepared, and empowered to navigate the demands of higher education.
Photo by: Dimpho Boshomane
Photo by: Dimpho Boshomane
Photo by: Dimpho Boshomane
Photo by: Dimpho Boshomane
