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Unisa ICT leader earns global recognition at World CIO 200 Summit
Unisa's Acting Executive Director for ICT Governance, Dr Marothi Philip Lemekwane, has been honoured at the 2026 World CIO 200 Grand Finale in Sri Lanka for excellence in digital…
Why elections prove to be a Faustian pact more than anything
Despite regular municipal elections since 2000, South Africa's local government remains plagued by poor service delivery and financial paralysis, prompting questions about the…
How Unisa is taking education from graduation halls into society
As Unisa confers over 16,900 qualifications this Spring, remarkable stories of resilience emerge—from first-generation graduates and full-time workers to doctoral researchers…
Tribute to the late South African music icon Babsy Mlangeni
A heartfelt tribute to the late South African music icon Bernard 'Babsy' Mlangeni, whose timeless melodies like 'Iphupho Lami' gave voice to hope, dignity, and liberation.
A Motswana writer, author who argued with colonial power through letters
Beyond his celebrated books, Solomon T. Plaatje used letters, journalism, and Setswana orthography as weapons of resistance against colonial authority, shaping modern African…
Could South African children sue Big Tech over ‘harmful design’?
Following high-profile US rulings against Meta and YouTube over addictive design, global litigation is targeting tech giants—and South African courts could be the next…
Conservation Cannot Succeed If Communities Are Left Behind
Conservation success cannot be measured solely in hectares and wildlife counts. At Babanango Game Reserve, ecological restoration goes hand-in-hand with community empowerment,…
Ubuntu must guide artificial intelligence before artificial intelligence guides us
As artificial intelligence reshapes South African society, the ethical philosophy of Ubuntu must serve as the moral compass to ensure technology advances human dignity rather…
Unisa puts staff wellness in focus with 4km Health and Wellness Walk
Unisa staff stepped away from their desks for a 4km walk during the annual Health and Wellness Day at the Muckleneuk Campus, highlighting the vital link between employee…
UNISA Statement on Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
The Senate of the University of South Africa strongly condemns xenophobic violence, reaffirming its dedication to Pan-African solidarity, human dignity, and cross-border academic…
We Will Read Professor Jason Arday’s work Into Eternity: Remembering a Scholar Who Refused the Limits of Empire
The passing of Cambridge sociologist Professor Jason Arday marks the loss of an intellectual force who challenged colonial epistemologies and championed Black radical scholarship…
South Africa’s unemployment crisis is a national emergency
South Africa's unemployment crisis is a structural economic challenge, not merely cyclical. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals a staggering 33.6% official…
NSFAS faces fresh uncertainty after court suspends administrator
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) faces renewed uncertainty after the Pretoria High Court suspended administrator Professor Hlengani Mathebula and restored the…
Boitumelo Thage
Boitumelo Thage has built a career around a simple but powerful conviction: leadership is measured not by the titles you hold, but by the lives you improve. Whether shaping…
Dr Masedi Masekane
Dr Masedi Masekane, 32, is pushing the boundaries of nuclear physics while building scientific partnerships that extend far beyond South Africa. As a postdoctoral research…