Alumni
Advocating for social change through access to education
From humble beginnings in Otjiwarongo, Namibia, to his current role as the Unisa Alumni Chairperson and Director of Academic Development and Support at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, Dr Colen Tuaundu's journey is a testament to resilience, perseverance and education transformation. He is a trailblazer who navigates the realms of education and leadership. Read more
Unisa Radio volunteer wins prestigious community journalism award
In recognition of her outstanding contributions towards giving a voice to underrepresented individuals, Unisa alumna Lerato Makena has taken top honours in the Community Journalist of the Year category at the prestigious National Press Club/North-West University Journalist of the Year competition. Read more
Young Unisa science stars join elite Lindau Nobel Laureate group
Dr Bambesiwe May, who graduated at Unisa this week with a PhD in Chemistry, will be joining a select group of eight young South African scientists to participate in the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, a forum for the world’s best and brightest talent in the field of science. Also participating will be Dr Mosima Kgomo, postdoctoral research fellow at the university.(Image: Mintek) Read more
Unisa alumnus and insourcing champion continues to inspire while soaring to new heights
Hailed as a champion of social justice, workers' rights and insourcing, Unisa alumnus Ntanto Sindane is known for his unwavering commitment to social justice, challenging the status quo and paving the way for vulnerable workers to be insourced in various organisations and higher education institutions. Read more
Unisa Shop launches online store
The Unisa Shop, established in 2009 as the official seller of Unisa branded merchandise, has now gone online, enabling accessibility and reach. The shop's impact goes beyond commercial gains. In 2023, the shop allocated R1 million towards student bursaries. Read more
Alumnus flies the Unisa flag high in Russia
Demonstrating his acumen in financial security, among other areas, Thokozani Prince Simelane, together with six team members and three coordinators, represented South Africa at the Third International Olympiad on Financial Security in Sochi, Russia. Read more
Unisa Alumni Relations strengthened bonds in 2023
From local community projects to global outreach, the Unisa Alumni Relations Office's activities in 2023 exemplify the power of alumni networks in creating positive change. Read more
Unisa honours history makers
The university recently recognised the sacrifices and leadership of its alumni and remarkable individuals who shaped the country's history in their advocacy for freedom and inclusion at the Chancellor's Calabash Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre. Read more
Enriching the legacy of giving
In a remarkable act of generosity, Unisa alumni came together to pay the outstanding tuition fees of 125 deserving graduates who have now joined a community of close to a million individuals spread across 154 countries. Read more
Unshackled by his Unisa education
The life journey of Unisa alumnus Jeff van Rooyen, CA(SA), is encapsulated in his book Unshackled: My Journey from the Township to the Boardroom, which he wrote to share how he pursued education against the odds posed by poverty and the apartheid regime. Read more
