Justice Dabampe brings a proven track record in public administration and governance to his new role. His extensive experience positions him to make a significant impact in upholding the stature of the university.Read more

Unisa's recent accolades and achievements under the leadership of Professor Puleng LenkaBula have firmly established the university as a competitive force on the global academic stage. The latest ranking to affirm this stature is the THE University Impact Rankings for 2024, which rated Unisa in the top six universities in South Africa. Read more

Unisa celebrates Dr Tshimangadzo Munonde from the university’s Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology who has been named as one of South Africa’s brightest young minds and trailblazers under the age of 35. Read more

In an inspiring journey that blends athletic prowess with academic achievement, Kaizer Chiefs legend Ntsie Maphike has graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Unisa. Despite his successes in education and soccer, Maphike remained driven to fulfil a promise he made to his late father: to pursue legal studies.Read more

From 3 to 5 July 2024, Unisa will, for the very first time, host the annual National Postdoctoral Fellowship Forum. This prestigious three-day event will see a gathering of eminent scholarly voices who will discuss alternative approaches towards optimising the postdoctoral research experience at South African research institutions. Read more

Assisted by the Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Bonginkosi Mabaso has devised a groundbreaking, innovative solution that ensures students can stay connected for their online examinations even when their internet connection drops. Read more

Despite being born with a rare condition causing brittle bones, Delia Bester's disability never hindered her determination to become a teacher. Delia's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of self-belief. Read more

Four students from Unisa’s College of Economic and Management Sciences have been selected to represent the university at the Middle East and Africa Future Leaders competition in Dubai next January. Their innovative project, TROVE, aims to empower women and youth in the tourism sector and has secured them a spot among the top three finalists in the regional competition. Read more

Attesting Unisa's stature as a globally sustainable and competitive university, the 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings has listed Unisa as one of the top universities in South Africa. The ranking is widely regarded as one of the world's most prominent university rankings evaluating institutions based on factors such as academic reputation and employability, among other ranking criteria. Read more