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Imbizo inspires youth

The Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair recently hosted its annual “Let the Youth Say Amen” imbizo in Mabopane, focusing on addressing the declining participation of young people in South Africa’s mainline churches. Read more

Koma e wetse: When tradition meets the harsh realities of modern livelihoods

In the context of today’s economic pressures, the impact of traditional initiation on the lives and livelihoods of young initiates cannot be ignored, writes Unisa alumna Mampete Mookeng. Read more

Shedding light on the well-being of ODeL facilitators

The research of Dr Liesl Scheepers, who recently graduated with a PhD in Education at Unisa, explores the interplay between self-efficacy, burnout, and the transformative power of relationships in distance education. Read more

SWEEP: Where women entrepreneurs take the lead

From drone pilots to skincare brand builders, student women entrepreneurs are stepping into their power, and Inhlanyelo Hub is ensuring that they have the tools to soar. Read more

A giant leap for student success and retention

Supplemental Instruction, an academic support programme designed to enhance students’ learning and success in challenging courses, is set to be piloted at Unisa, marking a giant leap for student success and retention. Read more

Wielding her Unisa PhD, Botswana educator champions early childhood development

Dr Bawani Elisa Leungo, who specialises in oral language development in early childhood, lauds Unisa for its pivotal role in her academic journey. Read more

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

Degrees of determination: Stories of grit, growth, and graduation

Read about four remarkable Unisa graduates who demonstrate what it means to hang in there, survive, and come out even stronger. Read more

SAPS women in blue graduate at Unisa

Years of discipline culminated in Constable Lydia Thubana and Sergeant Tshepiso Mphahlele graduating at Unisa’s #2025AutumnGraduations, marking not just a personal triumph, but a significant gain for the South African Police Service. Read more