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Unisa expert examines zero-rating of essential food items
Against the background of the recent VAT increase, Unisa’s Dr Mphagahlele Ndlovu, Chair of the Department of Taxation, critically evaluates whether the zero-rating of food items genuinely delivers benefits to the end consumer in an opinion piece published on the Briefly News website. Read more
Chairperson of the Unisa Foundation Board inspires the community
Unisa alumnus and Chairperson of the Unisa Foundation Board of Trustees, Jeff van Rooyen, CA(SA), is on a heartfelt mission to uplift the community of Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, especially its young learners through his new book, Unshackled: My Journey from the Township to the Boardroom. Read more
Dr Monhla announced as new Convocation representative to Council
At the annual general meeting of the Unisa Convocation, held on 14 and 15 March 2025, Dr Elias Monhla was elected Unisa Convocation representative to the university’s Council. Read more
The art of reinvention: How Mamoya turned her mistakes into a masterpiece
During International Women’s Month, the College of Human Sciences celebrates Mamoya Letseleha, a junior lecturer in the Department of African Languages, who, in the midst of darkness, never gave up. She is a true inspiration to young women in South Africa. Read more
Unisa linguists participate in the 2025 AFLC
Recently, the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages in the College of Human Sciences had the privilege of taking part in an online panel discussion as part of the African Languages Conference. Read more
The role of storytelling in decolonising archival practices in the digital age
Scholars from Unisa's College of Human Sciences recently gathered to celebrate Prof Isabel Schellnack-Kelly as a full professor during her fascinating inaugural lecture on the critical integration of postmodernism and storytelling within oral history methodologies. Read more
New Unisa partnership set to benefit youth and unemployed graduates
The university is working towards partnering with NTG Solutions and the Department of Employment and Labour to implement the Spatial Intelligence Data Science Skills Programme at the institution's computer laboratories, starting in the KZN Region. Read more
Passion for music and the arts leads to the highest academic honour
In his inaugural lecture, Prof Thomas Pooley of the College of Human Sciences explored the ways in which the melodic features of language and music coalesce in song. Read more
Landmark exhibition reflects Unisa's Pan-African vision
The Unisa Art Gallery is currently proudly hosting Introspect II, a solo exhibition by renowned artist Thonton Kabeya. Hailed as a major success, the exhibition has drawn art enthusiasts, artists and scholars alike, and aligns with the university’s agenda of inclusivity and continental connectivity. Read more
Unisa paves the way for agricultural resilience and sustainability in the Eastern Cape
A recent meeting underscored the commitment of the university and the Gompo Farmers' Association to finding solutions for challenges faced by the agricultural community in the province. Read more
