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Getting back up and trying again is what counts

Having written matric three times, Sizwe Andries Moloi was no stranger to adversity. He left those disappointments behind and recently graduated with a BSc Honours in Environmental Management at Unisa. This qualification places him in a favourable position to serve in positions in South Africa and on the global stage. Read more

Unisa Midlands celebrates the resilience and achievements of graduates

The Unisa Midlands Region Autumn graduation ceremony was deeply emotional for many of the graduates. It marked an exciting celebration for families, friends, and guests who gathered to honour their achievements. Read more

Gauteng RSRC graduates make their mark

They led with passion and studied with purpose. Now, they rise in cap and gown – not just as graduates, but as symbols of what is possible when leadership meets perseverance. Read more

Golfers united in their commitment to assist Unisa students

The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office and 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

A winning recipe of resilience, faith, and hard work

Unisa staffer Mampoledise Emily Malo recounts her remarkable journey to graduation, one that is a testament to the power of education to truly change the lives of individuals and communities. Read more

Unisa empowers future-ready graduates through UNIX/Python training

A recent three-day learning experience saw attendees transformed through the acquisition of practical, 4IR-aligned digital skills. Read more

Unisa alumnus lauds Recognition of Prior Learning as enabler to academic achievement

Through the university’s Recognition of Prior Learning, Dr Mahao Francis Johane reached his academic dream of obtaining a doctoral degree, despite his historical background. Read more

Wheels of purpose: A teacher’s victory over adversity

Having lived with selective mutism and now wheelchair-bound following a spinal cord injury, recent Unisa honours graduate and educator Zainab Slarmie never allowed her circumstances to define her. Read more

Unisan climbs the academic ladder from cleaner to aspiring educator

Taking advantage of the university’s unique position as an employer that actively supports its staff’s academic growth and development, cleaning team leader Rodo Mbendane recently graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree. Read more