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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…
Seeing beyond the horizon: Unisa shapes tomorrow as it expands its research outputs significantly
When the University of South Africa, popularly known as the University of the Land, entered the second phase of its 2015-2030 strategy, it was motivated by the adage “Do not look…
Unisa surges ahead in global subject rankings and national creative outputs
On 25 March 2026, QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Ranking released results for institutions in the subject areas in which such institutions have been nominated for…
Women vocalists take top honours at Unisa’s globally renowned showcase
On 30 and 31 January 2025, the Unisa Music Foundation Directorate hosted the final leg of the two-week-long 7th Unisa International Voice Competition. Some of the world’s top…
Y2 NRF-rated young scholar pursues cutting-edge research to benefit society
As a young academic with limitless potential, Unisa’s Dr Muthumuni Managa is making a mark in the scientific community to benefit society through ensuring access to safe and…
Unions slam basic education department over no maths at 464 schools
The South African Democratic Teachers Union alleges schools are pressuring learners in grade 10 and upwards to drop maths to protect overall matric pass rates
UNISA’s Graduate School of Business Leadership produces leaders of distinction
It stays abreast of current developments and ensures an Africa-first education
15th Unisa International Piano Competition
Competitors from across the globe took part
Africa fails to grasp the moment
A lack of cohesion and common vision means the continent has lost clout on the world stage
High court stops Blade Nzimande from placing Unisa under administration
The minister wanted to make the move in the wake of independent reports flagging poor financial controls, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, and mismanagement
Actually, Unisa is in good shape, says vice-chancellor
Professor Puleng LenkaBula lauds the distance learning institution, despite a damning report and battle over it being placed under administration
Unisa has seven days to respond to allegations of mismanagement
Among the numerous allegations are that millions were used to refurbish the vice-chancellor’s official residence, which she is yet to move into
Puleng LenkaBula: The ‘tipping point’ leader is Unisa’s first black woman vice-chancellor
She combines a fighting spirit with a commitment to feminist and ubuntu ethics — qualities that will drive change at the institution
GDP, recession, JSE, rallying rand … these terms mean very little to unemployed South Africans. This is the real picture of our economy
The economy is not producing work, with many young adults working outside their fields of study or considering leaving the country as a result
The EFF reignites #FeesMustFall as it takes Nzimande and Unisa to court
The EFF is going to court in a bid to have the higher education minister’s directive that Unisa lower its first-time student intake overruled