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Poor socioeconomic status makes women vulnerable

Unpacking the current socioeconomic status of South Africa, Professor Meahabo Magano asserts that it is not favourable for women, especially the unemployed and the elderly groups. Read more

Unisa's music expert garners prestigious awards

Unisa’s multi-award-winning music Lecturer, Ndabo Zulu, never ceases to shine. Through the institution’s Department of Art and Music, his collaboration with the South African film and television industry recently earned multiple awards for his soundtrack Shaka Inkosi Yamakosi. Read more

Unisa remains highest contributor to the CA profession in South Africa

SAICA’s release of the ITC results for June 2022 confirms Unisa’s status as a leading university in producing the highest number of black, coloured and Indian candidates who pass the ITC, in addition to being the highest contributor to the CA profession in the country. Read more

Unisa stakes its claim at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show

The university is continuing its internationalisation drive by participating in this premier showcase which will be attended by more than 400 exhibitors from, among others, Malawi, Botswana and India. Read more

Midlands Regional SRC committed to ethics at Unisa

During a recent workshop, SRC members were assisted in understanding their moral obligation as leaders, and the value of moral leadership. Read more

An alumni event fit for queens

The Unisa Ekurhuleni Alumni Chapter’s women recently had brunch with Her Majesty Queen Sekhothali Mabhena of the amaNdebele Kingdom, to celebrate Women’s Month. Read more

Unisa sets the record straight

Following months of inaccurate, negative reporting on Unisa by some media outlets, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, and her executive management team took the bull by the horns at a frank and wide-ranging media briefing. Read more

Lesley Phiwayinkosi Nene fulfils his dream at Unisa

Lesley Phiwayinkosi Nene desired to be a teacher, but he never thought it was a feasible dream to achieve, given many adversities in his life. Few years ago, he pursued his dream and now, he is a Unisa graduate. Read more

Unisa alumni enable Mareme Mathosa to graduate

Donations towards the Unisa Alumni Association have enabled 177 Unisa students to graduate in 2022. Mareme Mathosa is one of the beneficiaries. In this feature article, he shares what the donation meant for him. Read more