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The University of South Africa, also known as Unisa, is the largest open distance learning institution in Africa and the longest standing dedicated distance education university in the world. We enrol nearly one-third of all South African students.
Founded in 1873 as the University of the Cape of Good Hope, the institution became the first public university in the world to teach exclusively by means of distance education in 1946. Throughout the years, Unisa was perhaps the only university in South Africa to have provided all people with access to education, irrespective of race, colour or creed. This vibrant past is mirrored in our rich history, more particularly our massive and impressive database of alumni, some of whom are to be found in the most senior levels of society across the world.
Given our rootedness in South Africa and the African continent, Unisa today can truly claim to be the African university in the service of humanity.
We have embraced the fact that we need to adapt quickly to the fast-paced higher education environment of the 21st century and this is reflected in our management style and leadership practice. In addition, one of our main aims is to harness the new and emerging potential in information and communication technology to catapult the university into a truly digital future.
We offer an unparalleled range of study choices, ranging from short courses and certificate programmes to three-and four-year degrees and diplomas, to over 400 000 current students. As one of the leading research institutions on the continent, our research efforts have won us numerous awards, recognitions and honours.
Through our efforts we contribute to the knowledge and information society, advance development, nurture a critical citizenry and ensure global sustainability.
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South Africa’s laws designed to protect whistleblowers need urgent reform.
Lecturers need to be adept at both the theories of online learning and the technology used to do it.
Seeing grit as a panacea among historically disadvantaged students can be a dangerous distraction from other barriers to student retention.
Smart, capable students struggled to navigate cultural and language norms in university accounting classrooms.
The decline in support for the ANC suggests that coalition governments will become increasingly common in the country, affecting its appointment policy.
South Africa’s foreign policy under Ramaphosa emphasises economic diplomacy and ‘progressive internationalism’, which promotes global equity and ending the dominance of the global north.
Artificial Intelligence comes with a litany of ethical risks and dilemmas. Some are universal, but some are unique to particular countries, like South Africa.
African governments, policy makers and education sectors could learn a great deal from other developing countries.
Directors should avoid accepting more directorships than they can handle.
South Africa’s energy crisis has far-reaching negative effects on water supply. Energy and water are intertwined.
Though some people experience higher levels of stress than others, they may be less likely to burnout because they are more frequently connected with what is significant in their lives.
The first speech sounds were uttered about 70,000 years ago and not hundreds of thousands of years ago as is sometimes claimed.
Most beaches along Durban’s coastline have critical E. coli levels above acceptable safety levels and should be considered a public health hazard.
The impeachment process could derail Ramaphosa’s political career and seriously hurt the governing ANC’s electoral prospects in 2024.
Companies must strengthen their boards if they want to survive these uncertain times.
There’s an urgent need to put water higher on South Africa’s agenda. Various water problems are escalating at a rapid rate.
Boards of non-profit companies must be vigilant about who they appoint as directors and do proper screening.
South Africa’s water situation is complex. It needs better monitoring and implementation of plans.
Ramaphosa’s presidency has been dogged by several controversies related to his business interests.
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Associate Professor and Research Specialist in Water Resource Management, University of South Africa
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Professor of International Law, University of South Africa
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Professor of Communication Science, University of South Africa
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Professor in Political Science, University of South Africa
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PhD Candidate, University of South Africa
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PhD candidate, University of South Africa
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Professor Emeritus, University of South Africa
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Professor in International Politics, University of South Africa
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Senior Researcher, University of South Africa
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Lecturer, University of South Africa
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Professor in Company Law, University of South Africa
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Associate Professor, University of South Africa
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Senior Lecturer in Financial Accounting, University of South Africa
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Clinical Psychologist and Acting Regional Director, University of South Africa
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Researcher, University of South Africa
