Alumni
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
Unisa Namibia Alumni Chapter commits to serving the community
Following the university's vision to be an African university shaping futures in the service of humanity, the Unisa Namibia Alumni Chapter has pledged its dedication to the communities surrounding Windhoek. Read more
Strengthening bonds and empowering change
The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently hosted an alumni Women's Day breakfast in Bloemfontein. The event inspired alumni to drive meaningful change, showcased their dedication, and affirmed their role as torchbearers of hope and positive change. Read more
Unisa alumni empowered to strengthen postgraduate education
Unisa alumni have answered the call to give back to their alma mater, undergoing comprehensive supervisory training to become mentors and guides for postgraduate students. Discover how this initiative shapes the future of education at Unisa and fosters a strong bond between the university and its accomplished alumni community. Read more
Widening access to higher education
Unisa, in collaboration with the Waterberg District, recently held a golf challenge to raise funds to assist in widening access to higher education. Councillor Morris Mataboge, Executive Mayor of the Waterberg District Municipality, committed to holding the challenge annually. Read more
Unisa East London alumni chapter committed to making a difference
The Unisa East London alumni chapter gathered recently to support the university and create fundraising opportunities for underprivileged students. Though a small branch, they challenged other alumni chapters to join them to raise substantial scholarship funds. Read more
New book by Unisa alumna unlocks the secrets to success
While success might mean different things to different people, the book aims to teach people about success and how to achieve it against all odds. Read more
Unisa alumna to contribute to the development of African energy policy
In keeping with Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, Janice Greaver is pursuing a Master of Science Degree in Energy Policy at the University of Abou Bekr Belkaid in Tlemcen, Algeria. Having been selected for the programme amongst thousands of applications, she will gain a unique set of skills vital to solving energy crises across the continent. Read more
Unisa's Polokwane alumni determined to make a difference
In keeping with Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, members of the university’s Polokwane alumni chapter, many of whom play a pivotal role in the region’s economic sustainability and growth, recently reaffirmed their commitment to make a difference in the lives of current and future students alike. Read more
