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Truly a library for all

Find out all about the comprehensive services and resources for clients with disabilities available from the Unisa Library. Read more

Unisa empowers award-winning agro-cosmetics entrepreneur

Namhla Dotwana has turned indigenous African knowledge into an agro-cosmetics enterprise, with support from the university's Inhlanyelo Hub NPC. Her story demonstrates that through innovation, mentoring and tenacity, impactful ideas can originate from anywhere. Read more

Women vocalists take top honours at Unisa’s globally renowned showcase

During the final round of the 7th Unisa International Voice Competition, Zimbabwe’s Molly Dzangare and Spain’s Maria del Mar Vilaseca were crowned winners in, respectively, the Classical and Jazz categories.Read more

THE Rankings demonstrate Unisa's unceasingly enhanced academic agenda

In its 2026 subject rankings, Times Higher Education, the authoritative and globally referenced source of information on higher education, reveals that Unisa got ranked in ten subject areas globally, which reasserts the university's commitment to providing quality higher education. Read more

Unisa to host the illustrious ACDE's 20th Anniversary Seminar

Unisa, in partnership with the African Council for Distance Education (ACDE), will host the ACDE's 20th Anniversary Seminar, marking a milestone of two decades of the council's leadership in strengthening open, distance and e-learning across the African continent. Read more

Foregrounding vocal artistry excellence at Unisa's premier music competition

The 7th Unisa International Voice Competition has officially opened as one of the university's flagship music events, which featured enchanting performances by internationally acclaimed musicians Jasmine Chen and Musa Ngqungwana, offering audiences an inspiring and diverse vocal showcase, and a glimpse of what to anticipate in the competition. Read more

The National Dialogue Steering Committee entrusted with helping to reimagine South Africa's future

Speaking at the induction of the National Dialogue Steering Committee, which took place on 17 and 18 January 2026, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the committee is entrusted with helping to reimagine South Africa's future, also reiterating that the dialogue should be inclusive. Read more

The 7th Unisa International Voice Competition promises an electrifying music experience

The much-anticipated 7th Unisa International Voice Competition will take place from 20 to 31 January 2026, attracting outstanding vocal talent from across the globe and reaffirming the university's longstanding commitment to excellence in music performance and education. Read more

Unisa Radio celebrates and reflects on a productive year

The station hosted a much-anticipated year-end workshop that brought together staff, management, and guests for a fun-filled day of learning, reflection, and celebration. Read more