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Unisa alumnus shaping futures in the service of humanity
Growing up under poverty-stricken conditions in an overcrowded two-room shack in the rural village of Libotlwane, Makapanstad, without electricity, Unisa alumnus Kgaugelo Baloyi rose above adversity to open his law firm. Today, like a faithful steward of Unisa values, he spearheads an initiative that provides Unisa graduates with work opportunities. Read more
"Unisa has an excellent support structure"
Zane Oswald Cleophas is one of the successful students who went through the College of Law's Recognition of Prior Learning process. Cleophas enrolled at Unisa through RPL with military qualifications and several short courses; today, he holds a master's degree and is pursuing a PhD. Read more
The 3rd Annual Unisa-APGroN Conference was a resounding success
Unisa's College of Law partnered with the Afrikan Peer Growth Network to deliver this year's iteration of the international conference, which focuses on Africa's development and transformation. Learners from Botebo-Tsebo Secondary in Sebokeng were also invited to attend - most aspired to become lawyers. Read more
Never too young to lead — Gauteng MEC graduates at Unisa
Lebogang Maile, a member of the younger generation of liberation activists who cut their political teeth at a critical moment in South Africa’s history, will graduate at Unisa with an LLB on 31 October. Read more
Tshokollo ya Setšhabeng: Reintegration of ex-offenders in society
Unisa's College of Law recently launched its community engagement scholarship project, Tshokollo ya Setšhabeng. The project aims to establish strong relationships with communities and eliminate the stigmatisation of offenders through restorative community service while also focusing on enhancing offender employability and skills development. Read more
Former student leader eager to make an impact in the law sphere
Joining the #CircleofExcellence during the #UnisaSpringGraduations season, Shatadi Phoshoko, former National Student Representative Council's Secretary-General, lauds the university as a great and flexible open distance and e-learning institution and encourages its students to do extra-curricular activities and acquire additional skills that can pave the way for a successful career. Read more
"I am happy to be associated with this great university" - Chief Justice Zondo
During a thrilling #UnisaSpringGraduations ceremony, the university conferred a Doctor of Laws (LLD) (Honoris Causa) on South African Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, recognising his unwavering commitment to justice. Accepting the honourary doctorate, Zondo said: “I am happy to be associated with this great university.” Read more
Disciplined student leader lauded for academic success
Siyabonga Lushaba, Chairperson of the Gauteng RSRC, completed his LLB degree within the minimum time while also dealing with extensive leadership duties. Unisans in the university’s Gauteng region recognise his academic achievement as a big milestone not only for his career, but also for future student leaders. Read more
Driven to intensify human rights
The zealous Unisa alumna and Speaker of Council in the City of Ekurhuleni, Councillor Nthabiseng Tshivhenga, says her passion for intensifying social justice and addressing human rights issues around equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities is what inspired her to pursue an LLB degree. Read more
Tshwane Region law students win the Unisa Moot Court Competition
In a competition that seeks to allow law students to put their learning into practice, the Tshwane Region was declared the winner of the Unisa Moot Court Competition. Read more