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
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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
ACDP Leader Sings UNISA’s Praises Over Unqualified Audit Outcome
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… Continue reading ACDP Leader Sings UNISA’s Praises Over Unqualified Audit Outcome
MP Commends UNISA For Unqualified Audit
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… Continue reading MP Commends UNISA For Unqualified Audit
UNISA Signs Milestone MoU with German University
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Fern Universität of Hagen in Germany. The MoU, signed on Monday, 23 September 2024, seeks to strengthen collaboration between the two universities in areas of research, student exchanges, and the joint development of academic programmes, UNISA said in a statement… Continue reading UNISA Signs Milestone MoU with German University
Unisa Holds Strategic Lekgotla to Chart Future Course
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… Continue reading Unisa Holds Strategic Lekgotla to Chart Future Course
Court Scolds Nzimande For Defying Order Barring Appointment of Unisa Administrator
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… Continue reading Court Scolds Nzimande For Defying Order Barring Appointment of Unisa Administrator
Unisa Honours ‘Visionary Leader’ Bishop Engenas Lekganyane
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… Continue reading Unisa Honours ‘Visionary Leader’ Bishop Engenas Lekganyane
UNISA Rejects Nzimande’s Appointment of Administrator As illegal, Pre-Mature
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has slammed Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande for placing the institution under administration, saying it is illegal, insensitive and ill-timed. On Saturday, Nzimande announced that former University of Johannesburg Vice-Chancellor Professor Ihron Rensburg has assumed the role of Unisa administrator for two years starting from… Continue reading UNISA Rejects Nzimande’s Appointment of Administrator As illegal, Pre-Mature