News & Events

Visionary singer sees disability as a tool for self-reinvention

Unisa conferred an honorary doctorate of philosophy on Steve Kekana in recognition of his immense contribution to music and his crusade challenging the narrative wrongly associated with being visually impaired. Read more

Unisa says farewell to exceptional alumnus

Outgoing Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu, who graduated with a BCompt Honours from Unisa in 1997, embodied the values of integrity, selflessness, humility, and hard work. He steadfastly believed in the South African constitution.Read more

He fought for the rights of marginalised miners

Unisa conferred an honorary doctorate of philosophy posthumously on Elijah Barayi as a way to honour his memory and his immense contribution to an equitable South Africa. Read more

If it is about them, involve them

“Students with disabilities are often discriminated against in their personal and social lives, which mirrors in their academic involvements,” says Dineo Moseki, Deputy Chairperson of Tshwane Region’s Forum for Students with Disabilities at Unisa.Read more

‘Mr Fix It’ receives honorary doctorate from Unisa

For his life of service to humanity, the university conferred the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (honoris causa) on MK veteran Mavuso Msimang last week.Read more

KZN SRC members receive PPE

The equipment handed over to the student leadership included colourful posters with information about Covid-19, as well as masks and sanitiser for the SRC office.Read more

Unisa students share their journeys – Amro Gabriels

This BCom Accounting student, philanthropist and model says that the Unisa community offers a special kinship bond built on giving, receiving and sharing information, advice or even just moral support.Read more

Inspiring tomorrow's female leaders

Unisa honours student Kelly Baloyi uses her influence as an activist to mentor young girls to reach their full potential through her nonprofit NPO, Girls Leading Change.Read more

How close are we to a cure for HIV?

The Unisa Campus Health Clinic would like to let students know that in spite of recent news articles following the death of Timothy Ray Brown, there is no approved cure for HIV as yet.Read more