Alumni
Dr Monhla announced as new Convocation representative to Council
At the annual general meeting of the Unisa Convocation, held on 14 and 15 March 2025, Dr Elias Monhla was elected Unisa Convocation representative to the university’s Council. Read more
Student Representative Council treasurers sharpen their swords against student debt
The National Student Representative Council and Regional Student Representatives from all the regions of the university gathered at the Durban Campus to share ideas and discuss the pressing financial challenges facing students. 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
Vilakazi Street: a legacy of Unisa alumni and resilient education
At the forefront of the historical legacy of Vilakazi Street in Soweto are three iconic figures and Unisa alumni whose lives are intertwined with South African history: former President Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Dr Benedict Vilakazi. Read more
Unisa alumni in Namibia serve and network
The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently connected with alumni in Windhoek, Namibia, fostering community impact with a visit to the Katutura Old Age Home and hosting an alumni dinner. Read more
Generous donation boosts high-tech support for Unisa students with disabilities
Computers, peripherals and accessories donated by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency to the amount of R600 000 will be installed at Unisa's Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities' regional labs across the country, further boosting essential academic support for students living with disabilities. Read more
Unisa supports golf day celebrating European commerce
The university recently co-sponsored the European Union Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Africa's golf day, an annual event celebrating European business in South Africa. Read more
Unisa alum's inspiring journey towards championing social justice
Becoming an Advocate is a journey that requires resilience, dedication and a deep commitment to justice, all qualities that Dr Advocate Oupa Mabusela embodies in his personal life, and through his extensive work in the legal field and advocacy for social justice. Read more
