Alumni
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
Unisa alumna inspires entrepreneurial confidence
Nompilo Gumede, an accountant, speaker, entrepreneur and women’s empowerment advocate, believes that the key to a South Africa abounding in employed graduates lies in innovative thinking, collaboration, self-confidence and empowerment. Read more
Bursary marks the start of a remarkable journey
Born to a disadvantaged background and raised in the Free State, Letty Dineo Stanley overcame the odds when she registered at Unisa and received a Motsepe Foundation Bursary. Read more
Golfers united in their commitment to assist Unisa students
The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office and the Unisa Foundation and Alumni Relations, in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Education Development Trust, hosted the annual Shaping Futures Golf Challenge in aid of financially constrained students. Read more
From KwaDukuza to a BCom in Economics
Amanda Sithole, a beneficiary of the Motsepe Foundation Bursary, which was set up to help alleviate student challenges pertaining to registration, fees and historical debt, is a shining example of resilience, determination and ambition. Read more
Koma e wetse: When tradition meets the harsh realities of modern livelihoods
In the context of today’s economic pressures, the impact of traditional initiation on the lives and livelihoods of young initiates cannot be ignored, writes Unisa alumna Mampete Mookeng. Read more
