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It’s time to complete Unisa’s reinvention
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the academic year, the VC said that 2018 must be a year of vigorous and uncompromising implementation of the university’s transformation plans and policies, as well as delivery of service to students. Read more
Reclaiming the past to create a decolonised future
The annual Decoloniality Summer School held by Unisa' College of Human Sciences highlighted issues involving a tertiary education system that many consider still to be in thrall to the colonial experience. Read more
Is South Africa seeing a return to the rule of law? More evidence is needed
Steps are being taken to lay charges and seize assets of people and companies allegedly involved in corruption in South Africa. Read more
Last Post sounds for legendary muso
Unisa is saddened by the death of Bra Hugh, who passed away yesterday at the age of 78 after a long battle with cancer. Read more
Unisa academics present at the Russian Academy of Sciences
This year was historic and important to the Unisa electoral scholars and experts when they attended and presented at the Russian Academy of Sciences. Read more
Everything happens for a reason, including prison
Unisa lecturer and PhD student Mbongiseni Mdakane says studying psychology is a way to heal the 10 years he spent in a cell. Read more
Stats indicate more than 91 000 child brides in SA
A joint initiative between Unisa’s Gender Institute, the TMALI, and the AU aims not only to foster conversations and dialogue on the importance of African girls’ rights to equal education and their fundamental freedoms but also to create opportunities for change. Read more
Is this how the coalition cookie crumbles?
Last night's Unisa-Sowetan Dialogue asked whether SA is experiencing ordinary growing pains or whether this is the beginning of the end for coalition and collaboration politics in the country. Read more
Thato went from an orphanage to Unisa’s graduation stage
Do not be defined by your circumstances but instead define your tomorrow, says Thato Amarath Senne, who was awarded his BA in Environmental Management last week. Read more
Tell your own stories
On the 40th anniversary of Black Wednesday, the seventh Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture, hosted by the National Press Club and Unisa’s Department of Communication Science, was delivered by his son, Vusi Qoboza. Read more
