FIRST SEMESTER
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, 15 March, 2021 | 2021 | Official Opening of the Academic Year |
| Monday, 15 March, 2021 | 2021 | First Semester commences |
| Tuesday, 16 March, 2021 | 2021 | Lectures Commence |
| Friday, 2 April, 2021 | Good Friday |
| Monday, 5 April, 2021 | Easter Monday |
| Tuesday, 27 April, 2021 | Freedom Day |
| Thursday, 6 May, 2021 | Graduation | East London Campus |
| Friday, 7 May, 2021 | Graduation | East London Campus |
| Tuesday, 11 May, 2021 to Friday, 14 May, 2021 | Graduation | Alice Campus |
| Wednesday, 16 June, 2021 | Youth Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, 21 June, 2021 | 1st Semester Exams Commence |
| Friday, 2 July, 2021 | 1st Semester Exams End |
| Friday, 9 July, 2021 | First Semester ends |
| Monday, 12 July, 2021 to Friday, 23 July, 2021 | Winter Vacation |
Number of Teaching days = 65 | Study Week = 0 | Main exams = 15 days