News & Media
President Ramaphosa appoints Unisan to the CRL Rights Commission
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of Advocate Sipho Mantula, a researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, to the Commission for the Promotion of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities. Read more
Unisa VC appointed for second term, looks back on the 2024 academic year
As the university concluded its 2024 academic agenda at the annual year-end ceremony, the reappointment of Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, signifies the continued commitment of academic excellence and innovation towards the next 150 years and beyond. Read more
From passion to profession: Sonto Mthwane's journey in tourism management
Discover how a Unisa Diploma in Tourism Management is paving the way for a sustainable future in travel. Read more
Uniting for open knowledge
The library units of the University of Pretoria and Unisa recently jointly hosted an impactful open access event under the theme "Community over commercialisation". Read more
Unisa to partner with Government to tackle water, energy and infrastructure challenges
Following a recent visit by a ministerial delegation, Unisa is set to partner with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in addressing the country's water, energy and infrastructure challenges while contributing to the development of young professionals. Read more
SBL hosts Rwanda's Ambassador
His Excellency Emmanuel Hategeka, Rwanda’s Ambassador to South Africa, recently spoke on the past, present and future of Rwanda at Unisa's Graduate School of Business Leadership. Read more
Extravaganza celebrates 130 years of music at Unisa
Presented by Unisa's Directorate Music, and featuring the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, the Unisa Music 130th Anniversary Concert showcased musical mastery. Read more
Unisa website crowned best of the best in South Africa
Beating the likes of FNB and Sassa, the university's corporate website took top honours in the Best Designed and Accessible Website category at the .za Awards Ceremony, an annual event that recognises stakeholders who excel in advancing the growth and resilience of the .za namespace. Read more
A call to end the violation of HIV-positive women's reproductive rights
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Authored by a group of feminist scholars and activists, including Unisa's Prof Thenjiwe Meyiwa, a groundbreaking report exposes the deeply troubling practice of sterilisation that has violated the dignity, autonomy and reproductive rights of HIV-positive women in South Africa since 1997. Read more
"Networks are our net worth"
A recent Unisa alumni chapter gathering in Zimbabwe emphasised the importance of fostering professional networks and highlighted the value of relationships in professional and personal development. Read more
