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The African college of excellence in the social and human sciences

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2021-08-12 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, #YOUNISA, Corporate

This go-getter is living her dream

On her journey to realise her childhood aspirations, Unisa’s Dr Koketjo Tsebe continues adding accolades to her long list of achievements. “Every day I am reminded that as long as I work hard, commit to my roles, consult with others, and prioritise my work, I can realise all my goals.” #WomensMonth

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2021-08-11 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Young imbokodo academic gets estimable recognition

Not only is she a magnificent woman, Unisa's Dr Lebohang Motsomotso has also bagged the 2021 Unisa Research and Innovation Youngest Female Doctoral Graduate Award. "Women should know that alone you cannot change the world, but you can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." #WomensMonth #Imbokodo

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2021-08-10 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Lead, Featured, Alumni, Corporate

Amplifying the already huge impact of a modern African classic

On his passionate journey to Africanise the university landscape, Unisa alumnus Dr John Mambambo single-handedly translated Ngũgĩ wa Thiongo’s seminal work, Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature, to ChiShona, thus extending its reach to grassroots level.

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2021-07-06 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisan nominated to the SA Film and Publication Board

Prof Siya Tyali will apply his expertise to ensure the regulation of films, games and publications.

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2021-07-05 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unfinished business: Exploring the dark history of the church

One of the issues discussed by Prof Erna Oliver in her inaugural lecture is the fact that many churches were essentially complicit in past atrocities and supported the evils of apartheid.

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2021-06-28 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Africa in position to further global nuclear nonproliferation, but competing interests hamper efforts

Speaking at a webinar, Unisa's Prof Jo-Ansie van Wyk warned that large nuclear-armed countries, like the US and Russia, continue to modernise their arsenals.

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2021-06-25 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Lead, Corporate

Keeping the brand alive in unprecedented times

In her inaugural lecture, Prof Charmaine du Plessis explained how brand purpose can be enacted by means of social media brand communication during the current pandemic or, indeed, in any other crisis.

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2021-06-09 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Conversation with the Leading Lady no 4

In the next installment of this College of Human Sciences series, listen to an interview with Dr Lebohang Motsomotso from the Department of Political Sciences.

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2021-06-02 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Alumni, Corporate

Unisa alumnus captures the essence of Makhanya

The highly talented Jaco van Schalkwyk created the official portrait of Prof Mandla Makhanya, former Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, which was presented to him on the occasion of his retirement.

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