News & Events

Gauteng Region enables students and staff to connect

The extreme cold and drizzling weather that persisted throughout the day could not deter or discourage students from attending the Unisa Open Day, recently held at the Ekurhuleni Regional Service Centre in Daveyton.Read more

Unisa brings Madiba magic to women behind bars

On 18 July, Mandela Day, the university honoured the great man in the best way possible: a multi-disciplinary team visited the Kgoši Mampuru II correctional facility to present a range of workshops to women inmates.Read more

Unisa joins international Mandela centenary celebrations

Unisa joins the nation and the international community in their support of and participation in the celebration of the centenary of Nelson Mandela, led and championed by the Nelson Mandela Foundation.Read more

Halala, halala, halala, Unisa

With drama, drumbeats, dancing, declamation, and sheer delight, Unisans celebrated the 145th birthday of the venerable elder of South African universities.Read more

Karen’s story: ‘Unisa is my beacon of hope’

Karen, a brave alumna and current student, recounts the harrowing tale of her life’s journey, and how Unisa’s beacon of knowledge helped her to pull through.Read more

Growth is painful, change is painful

'Invest in knowing yourselves and be ready to unlearn and re-learn to make lasting changes,' Bloemfontein graduates were recently told. Read more

1 777 qualifications for Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape Region conferred 1 777 qualifications during its autumn graduation ceremonies that were held in East London from 18-19 May 2018. Read more

Hamba kahle, Mam’ Winnie

Unisa pays homage to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, iconic anti-apartheid campaigner and ‘Mother of the Nation’.Read more

Have you seen Black Panther yet?

Black Panther's story is told in a Marvel-produced film that features Xhosa and South African actors John Kani, Connie Chiume, and Florence Kasumba, alongside the likes of Lupita Nyong’o, Chadwick Boseman, and Michael B Jordan.Read more