Alumni

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

Unisa PhD graduate earns spot at prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

The university proudly celebrates the achievement of one of its distinguished alumni, Dr Unathi Thango, who has been selected to attend the prestigious Eighth Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences in Germany. Read more

TVET college visits Unisa for alumni engagement benchmarking

The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently hosted a benchmarking visit from the Capricorn TVET College as part of their preparation to launch their own alumni relations office. Read more