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2021-08-10 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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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.
2021-07-06 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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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.
2021-07-05 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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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:
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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.
2021-06-25 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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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.
2021-06-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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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.
2021-06-02 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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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.
2021-05-31 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Newly appointed Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair is a visionary leader
The newly appointed incumbent of the Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair, Prof Puleng Segalo, says that Unisa's association with Luthuli's name is testament to the seriousness with which the university views transformation, social cohesion and justice for all.
