Alumni
Amplifying the already huge impact of a modern African classic
On his passionate journey to Africanise the university landscape, Unisa alumnus Dr John Mambambo single-handedly translated Ngũgĩ wa Thiongo’s seminal work, Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature, to ChiShona, thus extending its reach to grassroots level. Read more
Plant the mustard seed and you will move mountains
Through perseverance and a mother’s love and support, Mdungazi Maluleke overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to attain a Unisa lectureship and PhD. Reading about his inspirational journey will make your day. Read more
Unisa Women’s Forum celebrates young voices
A recent webinar celebrating South Africa's youth saw Unisa alumni, students and staff providing a range of insights into learning from the past, questioning the present and shaping the future. Read more
New look, same great content
Read the latest issue of YOUNISA, the newsletter for Unisa students, alumni and friends. Read more
Unisa alumnus captures the essence of Makhanya
The highly talented Jaco van Schalkwyk created the official portrait of Prof Mandla Makhanya, former Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, which was presented to him on the occasion of his retirement. Read more
Unisa alumna a haircare entrepreneur second to none
Following years of extensive research with natural ingredients, master's graduate Thokozile Mangwiro established a truly South African haircare brand. Read more
Unisa Convocation elects Council representative
Alumnus Mothupi Modiba clinched the vote by an overwhelming majority at the meeting held on Saturday. Addressing convocants, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mandla Makhanya emphasised that work is being done to ensure the university’s sustainability and relevance. “Moving fully online is being attended to as the institutional priority,” he affirmed. Read more
Have you taken up the challenge?
The Virtual Race in aid of laptops for students is gathering momentum. Unisans Lynette van Niekerk and Busisiwe Mahlangu show how they are on fire to keep defining tomorrow. Isn’t it time for you to join? Read more
Unisa says farewell to exceptional alumnus
Outgoing Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu, who graduated with a BCompt Honours from Unisa in 1997, embodied the values of integrity, selflessness, humility, and hard work. He steadfastly believed in the South African constitution. Read more Read more
Examining SA's readiness for the next crisis
Members of the Unisa Polokwane Alumni Chapter were recently addressed by business coach and futurist, Ashley Rasebotsa, who said that everyone was talking about going back to the old normal—but they seem to have forgotten that the normal they knew was not normal at all. Read more
