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With South Africa's 2026 local government elections approaching, Unisa and the National Press Club brought together Tshwane's mayoral contenders to debate service delivery, municipal finances, economic development and political accountability.
A Tanzanian higher education delegation visited Unisa to explore its distance-learning model, student support systems and opportunities for institutional collaboration.
Unisa's 16th Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture confronts threats to media freedom, the SABC's funding crisis and the future of journalism in South Africa.
Unisa celebrates 25 new doctoral graduates whose research in materials science, mining safety and engineering demonstrates the university's growing contribution to innovation and sustainable development.
Eight Unisa scholars rank among Africa's top 100 education researchers, highlighting the university's contribution to inclusive learning and Africa's development goals.
International Teaching & Learning Conference 2027
Venue: University of South Africa, Pretoria
Event dates: 03 - 06 May 2027
Full day
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
Full day
Venue: The Maslow Hotel, 209B Aramist Avenue, Menlyn, Pretoria
Event dates: 19 November 2026
Start time: 18:00:00
