Despite being born with a rare condition causing brittle bones, Delia Bester's disability never hindered her determination to become a teacher. Delia's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of self-belief. Read more

Four students from Unisa’s College of Economic and Management Sciences have been selected to represent the university at the Middle East and Africa Future Leaders competition in Dubai next January. Their innovative project, TROVE, aims to empower women and youth in the tourism sector and has secured them a spot among the top three finalists in the regional competition. Read more

Attesting Unisa's stature as a globally sustainable and competitive university, the 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings has listed Unisa as one of the top universities in South Africa. The ranking is widely regarded as one of the world's most prominent university rankings evaluating institutions based on factors such as academic reputation and employability, among other ranking criteria. Read more

Thebe Ikalafeng, a true beacon of visionary leadership in the realm of Africa-focused branding and marketing, had the audience on their feet with an inspirational address on being African and reclaiming African culture and identity when he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Honoris Causa) at the university on 30 May. Read more

Unisa has, for 150 years, made access to education possible for all. Access to education through Unisa continues to be a fundamental tool for development and increased prosperity for many. This is particularly true in the case of Masutane Othilia Sebetha, a 38-year-old wife, mother of three, firstborn and a breadwinner who is the first to graduate in her family.Read more

At the opening of its annual week-long celebration of the world-class, Africa-centred work emanating from its colleges, the university underscored its commitment to bridging the gap between science and society through a wide range of research and innovation initiatives. Read more

In the dynamic world of radio broadcasting, few voices stand out as distinctly as that of Unisa Media Studies graduate, Morokolo Mpholo. Unisa's commitment to accessible education proved instrumental in Mpholo's academic pursuits, enabling him to balance his studies with his burgeoning career in radio broadcasting. Read more

The unit's comprehensive toolkit not only embraces inclusivity, but serves as an induction to all first-time entering students at Unisa and a compass and map for navigating the academic landscape at the university. Read more

Ntshavheni Khangale recently graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce at Unisa. A literal case of beating the odds, Khangale's academic journey was marked with many difficulties, including writing examinations from an ambulance in transit between the hospital and his home. Read more