Alumni
Two South African indigenous languages harmoniously blended in anthology
Launched earlier this year at Unisa, Melodi le Todi ya Dinotshe Go tswa Metsweding ya Afrika: Direto tsa Setswana le Sesotho sa Leboa was co-authored by Dr Mapula Martha Malatji and Dr Jack Matlou Chokwe. It brings together poems written in both the Setswana and Sesotho sa Leboa languages. Read more
Unisa alumna inspires entrepreneurial confidence
Nompilo Gumede, an accountant, speaker, entrepreneur and women’s empowerment advocate, believes that the key to a South Africa abounding in employed graduates lies in innovative thinking, collaboration, self-confidence and empowerment. Read more
Bursary marks the start of a remarkable journey
Born to a disadvantaged background and raised in the Free State, Letty Dineo Stanley overcame the odds when she registered at Unisa and received a Motsepe Foundation Bursary. Read more
Golfers united in their commitment to assist Unisa students
The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office and the 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
From KwaDukuza to a BCom in Economics
Amanda Sithole, a beneficiary of the Motsepe Foundation Bursary, which was set up to help alleviate student challenges pertaining to registration, fees and historical debt, is a shining example of resilience, determination and ambition. Read more
Koma e wetse: When tradition meets the harsh realities of modern livelihoods
In the context of today’s economic pressures, the impact of traditional initiation on the lives and livelihoods of young initiates cannot be ignored, writes Unisa alumna Mampete Mookeng. Read more
Proud Unisa alumna bridges distance and fuels career growth
After struggling with depression and repeatedly registering and deregistering, Lindiwe Zamandaba Kati finally achieved her dream of obtaining a Bachelor of Information Science degree from Unisa. Read more
Motsepe Foundation extends a helping hand
A donation from the Motsepe Foundation helped passionate Industrial and Organisational Psychology student, Phumudzo Musitha, to continue pursuing her studies at Unisa Read more
Hoping to turn her love of travelling, culture and the SA countryside into a career
Unisa alumna Prudence Motshweni is passionate about travel, culture and helping people create meaningful experiences. Her love for tourism began with a genuine love for the beautiful countryside and rich heritage of South Africa. Read more
Changing student lives through golf
The Unisa Midlands Region Shaping Futures Golf Challenge attracted golfers from the North West and Gauteng provinces to change the lives of Unisa students who need relief from their student debt. Read more
