# UJ Tops Africa in 8 Global Fields | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-09-18T19:57:35+00:00
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## Resource

UJ just shattered African academic records, topping global rankings in eight key disciplines — from hospitality to engineering — proving African universities can lead the world stage with research that’s both globally recognized and locally impactful. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-09-18-uj-takes-top-spot-in-africa-in-eight-academic-subjects/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f4b12fc01ddb6682 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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