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Women vocalists take top honours at Unisa’s globally renowned showcase
During the final round of the 7th Unisa International Voice Competition, Zimbabwe’s Molly Dzangare and Spain’s Maria del Mar Vilaseca were crowned winners in, respectively, the Classical and Jazz categories.Read more
THE Rankings demonstrate Unisa's unceasingly enhanced academic agenda
In its 2026 subject rankings, Times Higher Education, the authoritative and globally referenced source of information on higher education, reveals that Unisa got ranked in ten subject areas globally, which reasserts the university's commitment to providing quality higher education. Read more
Unisa to host the illustrious ACDE's 20th Anniversary Seminar
Unisa, in partnership with the African Council for Distance Education (ACDE), will host the ACDE's 20th Anniversary Seminar, marking a milestone of two decades of the council's leadership in strengthening open, distance and e-learning across the African continent. Read more
Foregrounding vocal artistry excellence at Unisa's premier music competition
The 7th Unisa International Voice Competition has officially opened as one of the university's flagship music events, which featured enchanting performances by internationally acclaimed musicians Jasmine Chen and Musa Ngqungwana, offering audiences an inspiring and diverse vocal showcase, and a glimpse of what to anticipate in the competition. Read more
The National Dialogue Steering Committee entrusted with helping to reimagine South Africa's future
Speaking at the induction of the National Dialogue Steering Committee, which took place on 17 and 18 January 2026, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the committee is entrusted with helping to reimagine South Africa's future, also reiterating that the dialogue should be inclusive. Read more
The 7th Unisa International Voice Competition promises an electrifying music experience
The much-anticipated 7th Unisa International Voice Competition will take place from 20 to 31 January 2026, attracting outstanding vocal talent from across the globe and reaffirming the university's longstanding commitment to excellence in music performance and education. Read more
Unisa Radio celebrates and reflects on a productive year
The station hosted a much-anticipated year-end workshop that brought together staff, management, and guests for a fun-filled day of learning, reflection, and celebration. Read more
Celebrating a university on the rise
‘Forward ever, backward never’ was the central theme of the address by Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, at the university’s vibrant Official Closing of the 2025 Academic Year.Read more
Unisa celebrates student leaders’ academic achievements
Hosted by the Department of Student Affairs, the first Academic Awards Gala Dinner brought together dignitaries and proud nominees from the National and Regional Student Representative Councils to recognise outstanding achievements during 2025.Read more
