Alumni
Lwandile combines Olympic dreams with Unisa studies
An abiding interest in sports has seen Lwandile Simelane elected as first vice-president of SASCOC, and with a Unisa honours degree already under her belt she is now pursuing an LLB at the university. Read more
Unisa graduates are ready to serve
At a business engagement event on 20 October, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, sent a strong message of partnership to the business community, urging attendees to afford Unisa students opportunities to thrive in both the public and the private sectors. Read more
Durbanite Michael Cloete receives his doctoral degree
Michael Cloete from Durban, is no longer an ordinary man. He is Dr Michael Cloete. He received his doctoral degree in Consulting Psychology from Unisa in this year. Read more
Amplifying the already huge impact of a modern African classic
On his passionate journey to Africanise the university landscape, Unisa alumnus Dr John Mambambo single-handedly translated Ngũgĩ wa Thiongo’s seminal work, Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature, to ChiShona, thus extending its reach to grassroots level. Read more
Plant the mustard seed and you will move mountains
Through perseverance and a mother’s love and support, Mdungazi Maluleke overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to attain a Unisa lectureship and PhD. Reading about his inspirational journey will make your day. Read more
Unisa Women’s Forum celebrates young voices
A recent webinar celebrating South Africa's youth saw Unisa alumni, students and staff providing a range of insights into learning from the past, questioning the present and shaping the future. Read more
New look, same great content
Read the latest issue of YOUNISA, the newsletter for Unisa students, alumni and friends. Read more
Unisa alumnus captures the essence of Makhanya
The highly talented Jaco van Schalkwyk created the official portrait of Prof Mandla Makhanya, former Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, which was presented to him on the occasion of his retirement. Read more
Unisa alumna a haircare entrepreneur second to none
Following years of extensive research with natural ingredients, master's graduate Thokozile Mangwiro established a truly South African haircare brand. Read more
Unisa Convocation elects Council representative
Alumnus Mothupi Modiba clinched the vote by an overwhelming majority at the meeting held on Saturday. Addressing convocants, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mandla Makhanya emphasised that work is being done to ensure the university’s sustainability and relevance. “Moving fully online is being attended to as the institutional priority,” he affirmed. Read more
