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KZN students reign supreme at Unisa Law Clinic competition

Three talented law students from Durban emerged victorious at the finale of the Unisa Law Clinic Student Debate and Indaba 2024. Their win is a testament to their hard work, legal acumen, and dedication to the art of legal argumentation. Read more

Unisa KZN engages frankly with student structures regarding challenges

Regional Director Dr Joyce Myeza recently met with students in the region to discuss the challenges they experience regarding academic and financial support. Read more

Unisa is transforming lives beyond barriers

A programme to reach out to the university's incarcerated students is not just about extending support: it's about planting a seed of hope, nurturing dreams, and transforming lives beyond barriers. Read more

Unisa alumna and menstrual rights activist speaks in Parliament

Nokuzola Ndwandwe, a Unisa Accounting Science graduate from KwaZulu-Natal, who is also an award-winning menstrual health rights activist, recently addressed the South African Parliament to present a petition calling for menstrual rights to be recognised as a human right in this country. Read more

GBV workshop: A journey of awareness, healing, and empowerment

A transformative workshop developed by the East London Counselling Office recently brought together experts, survivors, and community leaders to share insights, strategies, and personal experiences.Read more

Unisa empowers educators with practical coding and robotics skills

The Unisa Science Engagement Centre recently conducted a robotics and coding workshop to empower more than 600 educators from various schools across the country. Read more

A new era for KZN students living with disabilities

The ARCSWiD KwaZulu-Natal Regional Forum Inauguration was more than just a ceremony - as a launchpad for change, it will shape the futures of Unisa students in the region living with disabilities.Read more

Unisa VC celebrates the resilience of African women at Uganda’s oldest university

Speaking at Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, Professor Puleng LenkaBula shared her thoughts on the resilience, actions, and leadership of African women in the quest to shape the continent’s future and its position in the world.Read more

Unisa VC appointed for second term, looks back on the 2024 academic year

As the university concluded its 2024 academic agenda at the annual year-end ceremony, the reappointment of Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, signifies the continued commitment of academic excellence and innovation towards the next 150 years and beyond. Read more