How to Donate to or Do Business with Walter Sisulu University

You can support Walter Sisulu University (WSU) through its online donation pledge link, and you can do business with it through the Procurement and Tenders sections listed on the wsu.ac.za homepage navigation. Both routes are reachable from the main site menu; the donation route leads to a payment page, while procurement and tender pages are informational entry points for suppliers.

Donating to the University

The online pledge route

The homepage navigation includes a Donate link, and the site's payment area hosts a Pledge Online page at payments.wsu.ac.za with a fund parameter (fund=WSL50). This indicates the university accepts online pledges toward a designated fund.

To use it:

1. Go to the WSU homepage and select Donate in the top navigation.
2. Follow the link to the Pledge Online payment page.
3. Complete the pledge form on the payment platform.

Expected result: your pledge is submitted through the university's payment system. The site materials do not state minimum amounts, accepted payment methods, or whether a pledge is a one-off or recurring commitment, so confirm those details on the payment page itself before submitting.

Institutional Advancement

The navigation also lists Institutional Advancement, the unit typically responsible for fundraising and donor relations at a university. If your donation is tied to a purpose (a bursary, a faculty, a legacy project), or if you need a receipt or acknowledgement, start with Institutional Advancement rather than the payment page. The homepage's "Watch the Legacy Grow" heading sits in this fundraising context.

Doing Business with WSU

Procurement and tenders

The homepage navigation includes both Procurement and Tenders. These are the correct entry points for suppliers:

• Procurement — for general supplier information, purchasing arrangements, and how the university buys goods and services.
• Tenders — for open opportunities. Check this page for current bid notices rather than relying on the homepage, since tender listings change.

Practical note: the site materials do not describe registration requirements, closing procedures, or evaluation criteria. Read each tender notice in full and follow the instructions in that document, as those terms govern the bid.

Brandshop and Enterprises

The navigation also lists Brandshop and Enterprises:

• Brandshop — the university's branded merchandise outlet, relevant if you want to purchase WSU-branded items rather than supply them.
• Enterprises — the university's commercial arm; a sensible first contact if you are proposing a business partnership or a commercial venture rather than responding to a tender.

Choosing the Right Entry Point

Verifying Before You Act

Because the site does not publish payment terms, procurement rules, or tender conditions on the homepage, verify the specifics at the destination page before committing money or submitting a bid. For anything not covered — a large gift, a multi-year supply arrangement, or a partnership proposal — use the Contact link in the navigation to reach the relevant office directly.