One of Africa’s top museums has been officially opened in Egypt, signalling the intention to tell and document the continent’s history with renewed vigour. The University of South Africa (UNISA) hosted a live screening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony from Cairo on 1 November. Held at the UNISA main campus in Pretoria,… Continue reading UNISA, Egypt Forge Cultural Partnership with Grand Egyptian Museum Live Screening
Author: HENDRICK TSHWEU
SCA Dismisses Limpopo Public Works MEC’s RAL Case Appeal with Costs
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed the Limpopo MEC for Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure Ernest Rachoene’s application for leave to appeal a High Court ruling which set aside his decision to fire the Road Agency Limpopo (RAL) board and CEO Gabriel Maluleke. The SCA’s decision, delivered on 30 January 2025, upheld the… Continue reading SCA Dismisses Limpopo Public Works MEC’s RAL Case Appeal with Costs
Unisa Launches Academic Integrity Course
The University of South Africa (Unisa) is set to introduce a compulsory academic integrity course for all students beginning in the 2025 academic year. The academic integrity course is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and practical skills to navigate their studies ethically and responsibly. Key topics include the principles of academic integrity, academic… Continue reading Unisa Launches Academic Integrity Course
Ramaphosa Bestows Order Of South Africa On Angolan President Lourenço
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has bestowed the prestigious Order of South Africa on Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço during his State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The Order is the highest honour that South Africa bestows on its citizens and distinguished foreign nationals. During the state visit, the two… Continue reading Ramaphosa Bestows Order Of South Africa On Angolan President Lourenço
ANC, Students Call On UNISA Community To Rally Behind Reappointed Vice Chancellor Professor Puleng LenkaBula
The African National Congress (ANC) and UNISA’s National Student Representatives Council (NSRC) have called on the institution’s community to rally behind re-appointed Vice Chancellor Professor Puleng LenKabula in her second term. Together with the Academic and Professional Staff Association (APSA) of South African Universities, South Africa’s governing party and student body NSRC have expressed support… Continue reading ANC, Students Call On UNISA Community To Rally Behind Reappointed Vice Chancellor Professor Puleng LenkaBula
Professor Puleng LenkaBula Re-appointed Unisa Principal And Vice-Chancellor For Second Term
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has reappointed Professor Puleng LenkaBula as Principal and Vice-Chancellor for a second term. This decision was announced by the University’s council during a meeting on Monday, December 09, 2024. Professor LenkaBula, the first woman to hold this position in Unisa’s 151-year history, began her first term on January 01,… Continue reading Professor Puleng LenkaBula Re-appointed Unisa Principal And Vice-Chancellor For Second Term
South Africa Launches G20 Presidency, Pledges to Promote Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability
South Africa has officially assumed the G20 Presidency, launching its term under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability.” At a press conference held in Cape Town on December 03, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the priorities of this historic presidency, which is the first time an African nation will lead the G20. Ramaphosa emphasised the need… Continue reading South Africa Launches G20 Presidency, Pledges to Promote Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability
Consulting Engineering Company Files Court Papers Challenging Lepelle Northern Water’s ‘Unlawful’ Tender Advert
The legal dispute between consulting company Isiphethu Engineers and water utility Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) has taken another turn. The engineering company has filed court papers challenging LNW’s decision to advertise the multi-million rand contract for consulting engineering services for the R4 billion Giyani Bulk Water Project, saying the move is unlawful. Earlier this month,… Continue reading Consulting Engineering Company Files Court Papers Challenging Lepelle Northern Water’s ‘Unlawful’ Tender Advert
UNISA Honours Liberation Icons, Alumni At Prestigious Chancellor’s Calabash Awards
The University of South Africa (UNISA) has honoured nine esteemed anti-apartheid activists and distinguished alumni for their outstanding contributions to societal development at the prestigious UNISA Chancellor’s Calabash Awards ceremony, held at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton. Introduced in 2007, the awards celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of UNISA alumni and other individuals who have made… Continue reading UNISA Honours Liberation Icons, Alumni At Prestigious Chancellor’s Calabash Awards
UNISA And North West Education To Pilot Innovative Early Career Guidance Program
The University of South Africa (UNISA) and the North West Department of Education are collaborating on a pilot program to empower high school learners to make informed career choices as early as Grade 9. This initiative was discussed during a meeting convened by the North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi, with senior management of… Continue reading UNISA And North West Education To Pilot Innovative Early Career Guidance Program