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We were not ready to govern—Ngema

The acclaimed writer, lyricist, composer, director, and theatre producer was speaking at Unisa, when CHS hosted him and a group of panellists to reflect on the story of Sarafina in post-apartheid South Africa. Read more

Unisa an epicentre of knowledge production

The university continues to produce an increasing number of doctoral graduates, with Dr Elias Monhla and Dr Ben Senokoane two of the latest candidates to swell the ranks. Read more

Study explores power relations and domestic violence in Mamelodi

As the world observes International Women’s Day, Unisa Sociology expert Dr Nokuthula Mazibuko reminds us that in South Africa one woman is killed by her intimate male partner every eight hours. Read more

Unisa staff member lauded for research on SA acid mine drainage

Suvania Naidoo’s new book, based on her master’s dissertation, is directly linked to national water and food security. Read more

'Native Question' is an equation: y = f(x)

Delivering the first 2017 College of Human Sciences' Africa Speaks lecture, UJ's Prof Nyasha Mboti said that this algorithm lies at the heart of empire, colonialism, and modernity. Read more

Content marketing an attractive alternative for businesses

Reaching out to interested consumers is more affordable because of social media platforms and email campaigns, says Unisa communications professor, Charmaine du Plessis. Read more

Applying an African lens to social and religious injustices of the past

Unisa Biblical and Ancient Studies Professor Chris de Wet speaks on his research on slavery and the early church, and the lessons to be learnt from a continental perspective. Read more

A day in the life of the Institute for Gender Studies

Body politics, masculinity, feminism and intersexuality are just terminology right? Wrong. At Unisa’s Institute for Gender Studies these terms come alive in their research, teaching and everyday discourse. Read more

Tutu Doctoral Training Programme broadens the horizon of recipients

Unisa's Cobus van Wyngaard, one of the beneficiaries of the DTTP, has found that placing his work into an international context has been immensely helpful. Read more