Alumni
Unisa alumna leading Africa's archives revolution
Lyborn Mabapa embodies how Unisa's Department of Information Science empowers students to transform their lives and communities. Read more
Whose heritage is it anyway?
The Unisa Archives and the Alumni Relations Office are collaborating on a drive that connects the academic resources of the university and the living memory of graduates to ensure that the achievements of the past continue to benefit the present and energise the future. Read more
Unisan excels in international exchange programme
The outstanding performance of Palesa Mashego, a dedicated Unisa staff member and postgraduate student, in the Erasmus+ Exchange Programme reflects the Graduate School of Business Leadership’s dedication to academic excellence and global engagement. Read more
Young Unisan recognised by leading South African newspaper
Both a graduate and current student at Unisa, Tebogo Dion Rapakgadi was recently nominated for a 2025 Sunday World Unsung Hero Award in recognition of his civic leadership efforts, most notably in the establishment of an impactful community initiative. Read more
A double achievement of note
Jessica Soko gave birth to her son while completing the final examinations towards a Higher Certificate in Law at Unisa. Read more
Developing a global Unisa alumni family in the age of 4IR and beyond
The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently hosted a strategy workshop that explored the vision of how the university’s alumni relations initiatives can be aligned with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and prepare for the human-centred opportunities of the Fifth Industrial Revolution. 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
'Studying at Unisa is one of the best decisions I ever made'
Hailing from the small town of Burgersdorp in the Eastern Cape, recently graduated Unisan, Sandile Kolomba, shares his story of success and the struggles he overcame on his academic journey. Read more
Remembering the academic and political legacy of the late ZK Matthews
Prof ZK Matthews left an indelible mark on the University of South Africa, both through his distinguished academic career and his influence in shaping the institution's intellectual and political character. Read more
Two South African indigenous languages harmoniously blended in anthology
Launched earlier this year at Unisa, Melodi le Todi ya Dinotshe Go tswa Metsweding ya Afrika: Direto tsa Setswana le Sesotho sa Leboa was co-authored by Dr Mapula Martha Malatji and Dr Jack Matlou Chokwe. It brings together poems written in both the Setswana and Sesotho sa Leboa languages. Read more
