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Unisa Midlands celebrates the resilience and achievements of graduates
The Unisa Midlands Region Autumn graduation ceremony was deeply emotional for many of the graduates. It marked an exciting celebration for families, friends, and guests who gathered to honour their achievements. Read more
Gauteng RSRC graduates make their mark
They led with passion and studied with purpose. Now, they rise in cap and gown – not just as graduates, but as symbols of what is possible when leadership meets perseverance. Read more
Seasoned Durban University of Technology scholar obtains another Unisa degree
Professor Livingstone Makondo's thirst for academic achievement shows no sign of slowing down. In June 2025, he once again graduated from Unisa, this time earning a Bachelor of Laws degree. Read more
Golfers united in their commitment to assist Unisa students
The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office and Unisa Foundation and Alumni Relations, in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Education Development Trust, hosted the annual Shaping Futures Golf Challenge in aid of financially constrained students. Read more
A winning recipe of resilience, faith, and hard work
Unisa staffer Mampoledise Emily Malo recounts her remarkable journey to graduation, one that is a testament to the power of education to truly change the lives of individuals and communities. Read more
Unisa empowers future-ready graduates through UNIX/Python training
A recent three-day learning experience saw attendees transformed through the acquisition of practical, 4IR-aligned digital skills. Read more
Unisa alumnus lauds Recognition of Prior Learning as enabler to academic achievement
Through the university’s Recognition of Prior Learning, Dr Mahao Francis Johane reached his academic dream of obtaining a doctoral degree, despite his historical background. Read more
Wheels of purpose: A teacher’s victory over adversity
Having lived with selective mutism and now wheelchair-bound following a spinal cord injury, recent Unisa honours graduate and educator Zainab Slarmie never allowed her circumstances to define her. Read more
Unisan climbs the academic ladder from cleaner to aspiring educator
Taking advantage of the university’s unique position as an employer that actively supports its staff’s academic growth and development, cleaning team leader Rodo Mbendane recently graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree. Read more
Erasmus+ Mobility Programme empowers Unisa students
Two Unisa students were granted the Erasmus+ Mobility Grant of the European Union to spend a semester abroad at the Romanian American University, in Bucharest, Romania. Read more
