Can land unlock South Africa's rural economy? At the fourth Annual Simiso Nkwanyana Memorial Lecture, Unisa brought together leading voices in academia, government and civil society to examine one of the country's most pressing challenges. The keynote address was delivered by Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly and former Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs.
July 08, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa delegation participates in Siyaphumelela 2026
The university's participation in the Siyaphumelela Conference underscores its commitment to fostering a culture of evidence-based practice, collaboration and innovation in support of student success.
July 08, 2026 | Category:
College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa expands its footprint in West Africa
Student numbers in the region are contributing to improved international enrolments at Unisa and supporting a projected 3% growth in student numbers by the end of 2027. The majority of these students are enrolled in doctoral programmes.
July 08, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
Determination and community support lead Unisa graduate to success
Through determination, faith, family support and the assistance of caring individuals, Matome Nicholas Mmola transformed challenges into opportunities and fulfilled his dream of becoming a qualified educator.
July 06, 2026 | Category:
College of Law, Featured, Corporate
Unisa hosts Clark Atlanta University delegation
The Unisa Law Clinic recently had the distinguished honour of hosting the Dean of the College of Law at Clark Atlanta University in the United States of America, Dr Christopher Bass, during a visit aimed at fostering international academic engagement and exploring opportunities for future collaboration between the two institutions.
July 06, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa and SANBI host Youth Month commemoration
The university, through its Sustainability Office, recently joined forces with the South African National Biodiversity Institute's KwaZulu-Natal Region to host a hybrid Youth Month commemoration at the new Unisa building in Durban.
July 06, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa scholars shape global sustainable development conversations at THE Congress in Jakarta
When thousands of delegates recently gathered in Indonesia for the 2026 Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress, Unisa was not simply represented; it was among the institutions shaping the global conversation on the future of higher education and sustainable development.
July 06, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Tax Ombud addresses Unisa's leadership
South Africa’s first female Tax Ombud, Yanga Mputa, delivered an insightful and provocative address on the second day of the 2026 Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Summit. Her key message was that governance, regulation and ethical leadership are key to building institutional trust.
July 06, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Former Tshwane RSRC member graduates
Stanley Namakhota recently graduated, obtaining a Master of Arts in Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS.
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
Full day
International Conference on Coastal, Marine, and Maritime Research (COMMRE 2026)
Venue: Durban International Conference Centre (Durban ICC)
Event dates: 27 - 30 October 2026
Full day
