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How men can advance to the forefront of combating GBV

Unisa academic, Dr George Mkuzelwa Skosana, puts a spotlight on the contribution that men can make in the fight against GBV, and how socio-economic status of the country can contribute to rising GBV statistics. Read more

KZN Regional Moot Court Competition round-up

The Unisa Law Clinic hosted the KwaZulu-Natal Regional Moot Court Competition to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and for participants to display their litigation skills after proper training. Read more

Motivated to change stereotypes about police officers

Mbali Rose Ngaleka's Facebook post celebrating her Unisa BA Policing Science degree recently topped the trends list, igniting inspiration countrywide and leaving many young people, police officers especially, determined to pursue their studies. Read more

Unisa tax guru takes stock of the SADC's tax landscape

'With the decline in economic activity and in commodity prices due to the impact of COVID-19, government revenues in our region are expected to fall drastically,' said Professor Puseletso Letete during her recent inaugural lecture. Read more

Critically engaging with the identities of "man" and "animal"

Prof Jan-Harm de Villiers from Unisa's Department of Jurisprudence was awarded the 2020 Principal's Prize for Excellence in Research. His project foregrounds the challenges accompanying the utilisation of law in service of animal liberation. Read more

Encouraging women to achieve their research goals

Professor Rehana Cassim has been honoured as a woman who demonstrates outstanding leadership in research at the recent Unisa R&I Awards. Her list of achievements and highlights is the proof of the pudding. #WomensMonth Read more

From night-time security guard to doctor

Dr Perekeme Mutu is proof that with hard work and determination, nothing can stand in the way of one’s dreams. He recently graduated with not one, but two university degrees—achieved simultaneously—an LLB from Unisa and a PhD (Law) from UP Read more

Realising the dream of a truly integrated Africa

Delivering his inaugural lecture, the College of Law’s Prof Babatunde Fagbayibo mapped out a course for the African Union to make a meaningful impact on continental integration in Africa. Read more

Poachers are decimating SA’s reptiles - but does anyone care?

"South African snakes, from the harmless mole snake to the venomous Cape cobra, are suffering a similar fate. And, there is a massive market for reptiles overseas and collectors tend to love South African species," says Unisa's Prof Friedo Herbig. Read more

South African law is failing to make sure that ‘shadow directors’ are held accountable

Writing in The Conversation, Associate Professor Rehana Cassim of Unisa’s College of Law unpacks the role of so-called shadow directors in the state capture saga Read more