Alumni
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
How Medical Ethics and Health in Islam became a master’s journey for Rabia Mahomed
Rabia Mahomed, a Capetonian and Unisa alumna, spent many years in Saudi Arabia working as a freelance journalist for various publications – all while pursuing her academic goals. Now back in South Africa, she shares her inspiring journey with fellow alumni. Read more
Unisa alumna and menstrual rights activist speaks in Parliament
Nokuzola Ndwandwe, a Unisa Accounting Sciences graduate from KwaZulu-Natal, who is also an award-winning menstrual health rights activist, recently addressed the South African Parliament to present a petition calling for menstrual rights to be recognised as a human right in this country. Read more
"Networks are our net worth"
A recent Unisa alumni chapter gathering in Zimbabwe emphasised the importance of fostering professional networks and highlighted the value of relationships in professional and personal development. Read more
In conversation with an award-winning author, academic and Unisa alumna from Costa Rica
The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently interviewed Dr Natasha Gordon-Chipembere regarding her personal life, her academic and professional journey, and her views on the life of Sarah Baartman. Read more
