Support for students with disabilities

Petrol attendant becomes first graduate in the family

Unisa has, for 150 years, made access to education possible for all. Access to education through Unisa continues to be a fundamental tool for development and increased prosperity for many. This is particularly true in the case of Masutane Othilia Sebetha, a 38-year-old wife, mother of three, firstborn and a breadwinner who is the first to graduate in her family.Read more

Societal impact under the microscope at Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week

At the opening of its annual week-long celebration of the world-class, Africa-centred work emanating from its colleges, the university underscored its commitment to bridging the gap between science and society through a wide range of research and innovation initiatives. Read more

Unisa media studies degree equips Radio Turf host to promote African discourse and decoloniality

In the dynamic world of radio broadcasting, few voices stand out as distinctly as that of Unisa Media Studies graduate, Morokolo Mpholo. Unisa's commitment to accessible education proved instrumental in Mpholo's academic pursuits, enabling him to balance his studies with his burgeoning career in radio broadcasting. Read more

Navigating students' academic odyssey at Unisa with the Student Retention Unit

The unit's comprehensive toolkit not only embraces inclusivity, but serves as an induction to all first-time entering students at Unisa and a compass and map for navigating the academic landscape at the university. Read more

Beating the odds to graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce

Ntshavheni Khangale recently graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce at Unisa. A literal case of beating the odds, Khangale's academic journey was marked with many difficulties, including writing examinations from an ambulance in transit between the hospital and his home. Read more

Building 30 at Unisa Sunnyside Campus goes down, paving way for new Multipurpose Centre

Unisans bid farewell to a historic but outdated Building 30 on Sunday, May 5th, 2024, with a controlled implosion. The demolition marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Sunnyside Campus, making space for the construction of the Sunnyside Multipurpose Centre. Read more

Building 30 at Unisa Sunnyside Campus goes down, paving way for new Multipurpose Centre

Unisans bid farewell to a historic but outdated Building 30 on Sunday, May 5th, 2024, with a controlled implosion. The demolition marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Sunnyside Campus, making space for the construction of the Sunnyside Multipurpose Centre. Read more

Unisa celebrates its 2024 graduates living with disabilities

Unisa recently honoured three students living with disabilities at one of the institution's autumn graduation ceremonies. These remarkable individuals demonstrated resilience and passion towards their studies until they graduated. Read more

Education in pursuit of social justice

Hailing from Mohlaletse village in Limpopo, Dave Lebusa Mamaregane, fondly known as Dave, has always been driven by a passion for social justice. Graduating with an undergraduate diploma in security management, his sight was set on law enforcement as a means to become a voice for the voiceless. Read more