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From the college kitchen to the national stage: Ntokozo Zwane cooks her way to victory
What began as a passion for cooking at Ekurhuleni East TVET College has taken Ntokozo Zwane to the national stage. The Hospitality student has been crowned the 2026 Unilever Cook-Off Challenge National Champion, turning practical classroom skills into a recipe for success.Read more
Talifhani Banks challenges Unisa innovators to build solutions that matter
What problem would you be willing to dedicate your life to solving? For entrepreneur and technology leader Talifhani Banks, that question lies at the heart of innovation. Speaking at the Unisa Innovation Leadership Series, the AnalyticsX Group CEO and Chairman challenged students to embrace their uniqueness, solve real African problems and turn knowledge into products that can outlive them.Read more
How Unisa’s Ekurhuleni Centre is building a stronger student community
Distance learning does not have to mean learning alone. At Unisa’s Ekurhuleni Regional Service Centre, students are finding new ways to connect, lead, create, stay active and prepare for life beyond graduation.Read more
From e-Tutor to Adjunct Academic: Lerato Letsoalo’s journey into academia at Unisa
She started as an online e-tutor supporting Unisa students. Two years later, Lerato Letsoalo is an Adjunct Academic at CEDU, building a research profile around artificial intelligence and assessment while awaiting the outcome of her PhD examination.Read more
From peer support to student success: Unisa SI leaders share what works
What does it take to turn peer support into meaningful academic success? At Unisa’s SI Showcase 2026, student leaders shared practical lessons on leadership, technology, inclusive learning and multilingualism, offering a glimpse into the approaches helping students learn with greater confidence.Read more
The transformative power of coaching: One journey, many milestones
While helping first-year and first-generation students navigate the challenges of university life, Molebogeng Touto was quietly fighting her own battles as a postgraduate student. Her journey from Student Success Coach to honours graduate shows how supporting others can also transform the person doing the coaching.Read more
Supporting success: How Unisa’s PRG helped Babalwa Ramncwana take the next step in her academic journey
For Unisa senior records officer and PhD candidate Babalwa Ramncwana, postgraduate success has been shaped by determination, professional experience and the support of the university’s Professional Research Group.Read more
From Geology to Rock Engineering: Unisa alumnus graduates cum laude while championing safer mining
Grace Molomo’s journey from geology graduate to rock engineering researcher has been shaped by perseverance, motherhood and a determination to make South African mines safer. Now a proud Unisa alumna, she has graduated with a master’s degree in engineering cum laude and is setting her sights on a PhD.Read more
Skills for a shared future: Preparing young people for an AI-driven world of work
What skills will young people need to build successful careers in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? Unisa’s UNEVOC Centre and Vhembe TVET College brought students, educators and industry leaders together to explore why technical expertise alone is no longer enough, and why adaptability, creativity, digital skills and lifelong learning will be essential for the future.Read more
