Alumni
Unisa Chancellor's Golf Challenge drives hope and access to education
The university recently hosted its Chancellor's Shaping Futures Golf Challenge 2025 for the institution's Gauteng Region, bringing together leaders from business, government, academia and civil society for a day of sport, networking and purpose. Read more
Unisans continue to make a major impact on and off the pitch
Read about four Unisa alumni and an academic staff member whose achievements and leadership in the highly competitive world of international cricket are a testament to the university’s role in shaping champions who balance intellect, discipline and drive. Read more
Wings of opportunity: Bringing drones into the classroom
Having completed the Inhlanyelo Hub Drone Diva Programme, Unisa alumna Happiness Godora is integrating drone technology into classrooms to enhance STEM learning and make it an interactive experience for learners in South Africa. Read more
Finding the strength to persevere
Law graduate Meckhala Reddy's greatest motivation was the memory of her late mother, whose pride in her academic achievements became a powerful driving force. Read more
Young communicators gain experience at Unisa
Through an internship programme, the Department of Institutional Advancement's Communications Division provides Unisa alumni with the opportunity to gain practical experience and improve future employability. Read more
Unisa's Masedi Masekane makes academic history
At the recent Unisa spring graduation ceremonies, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Masedi Masekane was conferred a double doctoral degree in Physics with top honours, having been awarded the PhD magna cum laude by the University of Zagreb in Croatia for the same body of work. Read more
Unisa alumna leading Africa's archives revolution
Lyborn Mabapa embodies how Unisa's Department of Information Science empowers students to transform their lives and communities. Read more
From Kwekwe to Unisa: An inspiring PhD journey
"Balancing work, family and study is never easy – but with determination, it becomes possible," says Simba Matema, a doctoral student in Marketing and Retail Management. Read more
A triumph in books and rhythms: Maskandi music sensation graduates from Unisa
Singer and songwriter, Siphesihle Thobelani Busani, also known as Mahostela 97, obtained his Bachelor of Education degree at Unisa during the spring season graduations. Busani advocates for holistic success and balance in all endeavours, to which he ascribes his stunning achievement in music and academia. Read more
Whose heritage is it anyway?
The Unisa Archives and the Alumni Relations Office are collaborating on a drive that connects the academic resources of the university and the living memory of graduates to ensure that the achievements of the past continue to benefit the present and energise the future. Read more
