Student debt is increasing rapidly, leaving many students unable to pay their tuition fees. As a result, they are stuck in the student system for longer periods, unable to graduate and enter the workforce. The Unisa National Students Representative Council (NSRC) is urging the Unisa community to support their campaign to raise funds to address the growing student debt at the university. Read more

Renowned for its commitment to accessible and quality education, Unisa is gaining international recognition for its impactful research. Emerald Publishing, under the SANLIC consortium, recently announced top South African institutions with outstanding research contributions, placing Unisa in position two. Read more

The institution’s College of Human Sciences recently launched its ground-breaking Advancing African Digital Humanities Project. Funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training’s University Capacity Development Programme, the project aims to equip both staff and students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of African digital humanities. Read more

Dr Koketjo Tsebe has served in various sporting codes, including as team psychologist for Banyana Banyana at the 2023 Women's World Cup. She brings an immense wealth of knowledge from her academic prowess and vast practical expertise to ensure that SA's Olympic Team performs optimally on the global stage. Read more

Two graduates who once entertained Unisa Radio listeners are now using their education to serve South Africa's interests on the international scene, highlighting the university's diverse reach and the success of its graduates. Read more

Justice Dabampe brings a proven track record in public administration and governance to his new role. His extensive experience positions him to make a significant impact in upholding the stature of the university.Read more

Unisa's recent accolades and achievements under the leadership of Professor Puleng LenkaBula have firmly established the university as a competitive force on the global academic stage. The latest ranking to affirm this stature is the THE University Impact Rankings for 2024, which rated Unisa in the top six universities in South Africa. Read more

Unisa celebrates Dr Tshimangadzo Munonde from the university’s Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology who has been named as one of South Africa’s brightest young minds and trailblazers under the age of 35. Read more

In an inspiring journey that blends athletic prowess with academic achievement, Kaizer Chiefs legend Ntsie Maphike has graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Unisa. Despite his successes in education and soccer, Maphike remained driven to fulfil a promise he made to his late father: to pursue legal studies.Read more