News & Events
Telling the story of Unisa
Unisa’s Alumni Relations Office and the Unisa Library Archives have embarked on a collaboration to celebrate and safeguard the legacy of the university and its people. As custodians of the alumni database and archival records, the two offices are uniting to tell the story of Unisa – past, present, and future. Read more
Unisa law student takes top honours in essay competition
Lukhona Marele has been awarded first place in the Judges Matter Essay Competition, earning national recognition for exceptional legal scholarship and original research. Read more
Unisa exhibitions draw big crowds
The university’s recent mall campaigns garnered considerable attention as the 2026 application period remained open for prospective students. Read more
A night of firsts as Unisa’s Convocation raises funds
The Convocation Fundraising Campaign recently gathered stakeholders from far and wide at a gala dinner to strengthen student support through donations and pledges. Read more
Impactful partnership provides students with practical exposure to the criminal justice system
Unisa’s Law Clinic, in collaboration with the National Prosecuting Authority, has launched a job shadowing programme that provides students with invaluable opportunity to witness the South African criminal justice system’s processes. Read more
Prestigious Unisa VC's Music Concert to showcase music mastery
South African musical powerhouses Simphiwe Dana, Phumeza Matshikiza, Meghan Geoffrey-Prins and the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra will wow the audience at the Unisa Vice-Chancellor's Music Concert on Saturday, 04 October 2025. Read more
Renowned troubadour, Mamadou Diabaté to headline Unisa’s African Music Festival
Renowned troubadour and Burkinabe/Austrian music guru, Mamadou Diabaté will headline the inaugural University of South Africa (Unisa) African Music Festival, to be hosted at the institution’s main campus in Muckleneuk, Pretoria, on Friday, 26 and Saturday 27 September 2025. Read more
Protea Women's captain obtains a cum laude degree from Unisa
Having recently joined the #CircleofExcellence at Unisa by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with cum laude, Laura Wolvaardt, captain of the Proteas Women’s cricket team, maintains that discipline and a well-balanced plan led to this achievement.Read more
Unisa COMSA delves into the complexities of global media
Unisa’s Communication Student Association held its Annual Media Conference, which unpacked how communication drives global cooperation, shapes public opinion, and amplifies Africa’s voice in international spaces. Read more
