FAITH…BELONGING TO SOMETHING!
My young nephew is very good in sports, participating competitively in soccer, basketball, rugby, and athletics. Recently, he was preparing for a school athletic meet and seemed not completely sure of himself. Like any responsible uncle I had to give words of assurance to motivate the young man. Without much thought, I reiterated words that […]
PAUL PHUME INTRODUCES HIS BROTHER, DR VICTOR TUWANI PHUME, AT THE UNISA ZALLYWOOD ACTIVATION AND WORKSHOP
My name is Paul Phume. It is my great privilege and honour to be asked to introduce Dr Victor Tuwani Phume. Dr Phume is an accomplished theologian, who has a PhD in Leadership & Management from Logos University, Florida USA. He also has a degree in divinity from the University of Denver Colorado. He is a […]
UNISA PAYS TRIBUTE TO ICONIC CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST
Unisa recently honoured the late American civil rights activist, Rev Jesse Jackson Sr, at a memorial seminar in celebration of his monumental contributions in strengthening the bond between the American civil rights movements and South Africa’s struggle against the apartheid regime. On 30 March 2026, Unisa’s Department of Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology, in […]
UNISA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 2025 SECOND SEMESTER EXAM RESULTS
The University of South Africa (Unisa) is pleased to announce that all the final results for the 2025 second semester examinations, except for students with pending disciplinary cases, have been released. The examinations covered 2 506 modules across all colleges. The results are now available on myUnisa. This achievement underscores Unisa’s commitment to operational excellence […]
UNISA RESPONSE TO SABC AND CHANNEL AFRICA REPORTS ABOUT A STRUCTURE CALLED SAVE UNISA FORUM
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has taken note of news reports carried on SABC News and Channel Africa on Sunday, 21 December 2025 pertaining to allegations made by a structure calling itself Save Unisa Forum, making claims of the capture of the university council, maladministration and poor governance. The university reiterates its stance that […]
UNISA DISMISSES BASELESS MEDIA REPORTS INTENDED TO HARM ITS REPUTATION AND VC LENKABULA’S
The University of South Africa (Unisa) notes with serious concern reports doing the rounds on certain media platforms alleging the eruption of a corruption scandal and claims of explosive allegations faced by the university and its Principal and Vice-Chancellor. The university dismisses these reports and allegations with the contempt they deserve and would like to […]
BIKO: A LIGHT IN A TIME OF DARKNESS
Nothing describes and summarises Steve Biko’s brief but sufficient life on earth as does the title of the legendary Alice Walker’s 2007 book, We are the Ones We have Been Waiting For: Inner Light in a Time of Darkness. While he died at the tender age of 30, he would have turned 79 this coming December. […]
A RESPONSE TO MARTHINUS VAN STADEN’S ARTICLE: “THE CANCER KILLING SA UNIVERSITIES”
Perhaps, just like Van Staden, who has opted to talk about other universities except his, I am equally guilty of only responding to allegations against the Vice-Chancellor of UNISA, Prof Puleng LenkaBula. Of course, there is an inconsistency between the title of the article that looks like addressing an institutional matter but when reading about […]
UNISA CELEBRATES YET ANOTHER SUCCESFUL FINANCIAL AUDIT AND GROWTH IN RESERVES
The University of South Africa (UNISA) proudly announces that it has achieved a financially unqualified audit opinion for the 2023/2024 financial year, based on its continued track record of clean financial reporting.This marks yet another year in which the institution has maintained the highest standard of financial prudence, transparency and governance, following unqualified opinions for […]
THE 15TH THABO MBEKI AFRICA DAY LECTURE
Theme: The State of the Continent – Reigniting the African RenaissanceVenue: Johari Rotana, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania | 18–25 May 2025 Foreword and Program Overview Under the distinguished aegis of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF), in strategic partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA) and esteemed Tanzanian collaborators, the 15th iteration […]
AFRICA DAY 2025: HARNESSING THE BLUE ECONOMY
Roundtable: Harnessing the Blue Economy and Tourism for Africa’s Renaissance Background The Thabo Mbeki Foundation (TMF) and the University of South Africa (UNISA) in collaboration with several Tanzanian partners, will host the 15th Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from May 18–25, 2025. Africa Day is a celebration of unity, solidarity, and […]
UNISA AND MAKERERE UNIVERSITY SIGN STRATEGIC COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
Unisa and Makerere University, the largest and oldest higher learning institution in Uganda, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on teaching, learning, and community engagement. On 13 January 2024, Unisa and Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), establishing a formal agreement to facilitate […]