Speaking at Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, Professor Puleng LenkaBula shared her thoughts on the resilience, actions, and leadership of African women in the quest to shape the continent’s future and its position in the world. On 13 January 2025, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor (VC), delivered the commencement address at Makerere University’s 75 th graduation ceremony, sharing her thoughts on the resilience, actions, and leadership of African women in the quest to…

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 for the council’s decision to extend Professor LenKabula’s term. They also celebrated the achievements made under her administration since 2021. In a media statement released…

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, 2021. Her second term will commence in January 2026, for a further five years. In a media statement released on Monday, the university said the…

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 significant contributions to society. Speaking at the event, former South African President and UNISA Chancellor, Dr. Thabo Mbeki, highlighted the importance of the awards. “The…

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has commended the University of South Africa (UNISA) for achieving an unqualified audit opinion in the 2022/23 financial year. In video footage released earlier this week, ACDP President Reverend Kenneth Meshoe said the achievement is a testament to the integrity of the university’s leadership. The ACDP Member of Parliament’s stamp of approval comes after the world’s largest distance learning institution’s financial management received a clean bill of health from the Auditor General. Unisa also…

Cameron Dugmore, an African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, has commended the University of South Africa (UNISA) for receiving an unqualified audit opinion for the 2022/2023 financial year. In a statement released on Tuesday October 29th, Dugmore praised the university’s contributions to shaping Africa’s intellectual future, and attributed this achievement to the leadership of UNISA Principal and Vice Chancellor Professor Puleng LenkaBula and former President Thabo Mbeki’s support as Chancellor, highlighting their commitment to financial…

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is holding a two-day strategic Lekgotla aimed at reflecting on the institution’s progress towards its strategic goals and charting a path forward for the current academic year and beyond. This year’s Lekgotla, held in Benoni on the East Rand, will prioritize enrollment management, a key area for Unisa, said the university in a statement released on Monday, July 29. “The Lekgotla is an annual event that allows Unisa leadership to address critical strategic issues…

The North Gauteng High Court has scolded Higher Education and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande for defying an order preventing him from appointing an administrator for the University of South Africa (Unisa) The court in Pretoria also allowed the Unisa council to lodge a possible contempt of court challenge against Nzimande’s decision to place the institution under administration. On Saturday, Nzimande announced two major changes to Unisa: he had dissolved the university’s council, and appointed former University of Johannesburg Vice-Chancellor Professor…

The University of South Africa (UNISA) has honoured St. Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) spiritual leader, Bishop Dr. Engenas Joseph Lekganyane, for outstanding leadership and for promoting African spirituality and values.  The revered Bishop, the head of one of the two Z.C.C churches, was also recognised for his commitment to peace, social justice and the strengthening of African institutions. His Grace, the Right Reverend Bishop Dr. Barnabas Lekganyane, leads the other Z.C.C church (the Star emblem) Bishop Dr. Lekganyane was conferred…