Humphrey Mogashoa

[History ZAR @HistorySAZAR]

Prophet and founder of the Ibandla lamaNazaretha or Shembe's Church of Nazareth - Isaiah Mloyiswa Mdliwamafa Shembe (1865 - 1935). Source: ILAM Archive

[Unisa @unisa]

Congratulations to Dr Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CRDB Bank Plc, on earning a PhD in Management Sciences from Unisa.

His doctoral research, “Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of East African Banks: The Moderating Role of Information Leakage."

Unisa congratulates Dr Nsekela on his achievement and contribution to Africa’s growth and leadership.

#2026UnisaAutumnGrads #Unisa150andBeyond #CircleOfExcellence

[University of Zululand @UNIZULUongoye]

The recent Vice-Chancellor’s Webinar Series featured an insightful presentation by Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, who explored the importance of building an authentically African university rooted in African identity, knowledge systems, values, and lived experiences.

[History ZAR @HistorySAZAR]

Homes and their front gardens, Soweto, South Africa, circa June 1977. Credit: Peter Jordan

[Unisa College of Science,Engineering&Technology @UnisaCSET]

Today, we celebrate Dr Sarathiel Chiapa on obtaining his Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems. His thesis, titled “Towards an Integrated Dynamic Model for Managing Insider Threats for Risks and Vulnerabilities Mitigation,” contributes valuable knowledge to the field of information systems.
Please join us in congratulating him on this achievement and welcome him to the #CircleOfExcellence.
#UnisaCSET
#Unisa150andBeyond

[Unisa @unisa]

Congratulations to our former Eastern Cape Region SRC Chairperson, Mr Sixolile Lugongolo, on graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Unisa during the #2026UnisaAutumnGrads celebrations.

Wishing you every success as you embark on the next chapter of your legal career.

#Unisa150andBeyond | #CircleOfExcellence | #2026UnisaAutumnGrads

[Inside Education @Inside_Edu]

WATCH| Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has assured graduates that qualifications already awarded remain valid, recognised, and officially recorded on the National Learners’ Records Database. The reassurance comes amid ongoing discussions around accreditation, compliance, and confidence in South Africa’s higher education sector.

#ButiManamela #HigherEducation #SouthAfrica #StudentSuccess #QualificationsMatter

[Unisa @unisa]

Today, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Unisa, Professor Puleng @LenkaBula, together with the Vice-Principal: Institutional Development, Professor Magano, hosted a special send-off ceremony to wish Team Unisa athletes well as they prepare to participate in the iconic Comrades Marathon.

Addressing the runners, Professor @LenkaBula commended the athletes for their dedication, discipline and commitment to excellence, noting that their participation in one of the world's most prestigious ultramarathons reflects the resilience, determination and spirit that define the Unisa community.

As Team Unisa prepares to take on this remarkable challenge, the university community wishes all participating runners a safe, successful and memorable race. May they run with strength, determination and the enduring spirit of Unisa.

#Unisa150andBeyond

[Unisa @unisa]

Cultivating Africa's next generation of intellectual and public leaders.

Featured on the cover of the May 2026 edition of Public Sector Leaders magazine, Prof Edith Dinong Phaswana, Acting Executive Dean of the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at Unisa, highlights the school’s mission to develop leaders equipped to address Africa's governance, development and policy challenges.

"Our goal is to produce graduates who can think, lead, and solve problems from an African perspective and beyond."

Across pages 10–22, we share our journey, impact, innovation, and commitment to transforming lives through accessible, quality higher education. Read the full feature in Public Sector Leaders magazine: Public Sector Leaders | May 2026 - https://t.co/l08OrGZCJb

*Cover image and feature courtesy of Public Sector Leaders magazine (Topco Media).

#Unisa150andBeyond

[SAQA @SAQALive]

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 – 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐆

[Unisa College of Science,Engineering&Technology @UnisaCSET]

We are proud to announce the conferment of Dr Lyness Matizirofa, who has successfully earned her PhD in Statistics. Your dedication and hard work has truly paid off! We at #UnisaCSET celebrate this incredible milestone with you and wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. Welcome to the #CircleOfExcellence.
#UnisaCSET
#Unisa150andBeyond

[Unisa @unisa]

#2026UnisaAutumnGrads | Join us live on YouTube from the 🎓 Winnie Madikizela-Mandela ZK Matthews Great Hall as we celebrate the achievements of our graduates.

📺 Watch live: https://t.co/B91JieD0BM

Congratulations to all our graduates on this remarkable milestone! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off.

#Unisa150andBeyond #CircleOfExcellence

[Unisa @unisa]

Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa's Principal and Vice-Chancellor, received an Award of Gratitude from Higher Health on 8 June 2026, recognising her pioneering work in student wellness and psychosocial support.

https://t.co/Ct912srpuU

#Unisa150andBeyond

[Unisa @unisa]

🎓 Watch | Congratulations to Mrs Katlego Thuto Nzimande on obtaining her first university degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration, from Unisa, the University of the Land.

Katlego is the daughter-in-law of the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation of South Africa, Prof @DrBladeNzimande.

This outstanding achievement reflects your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. May this milestone open doors to new opportunities and greater success in your future endeavours.

#2026UnisaAutumnGrads #Unisa150andBeyond #CircleOfExcellence

[Kentah Gwanjez @GWANJEZ]

"To me, the thing that is worse than death is betrayal. You see, I could conceive death, but I could not conceive betrayal." Brother Malcolm X

[History ZAR @HistorySAZAR]

Bishop Desmond Tutu speaking at the funeral for victims of booby-trapped grenades killed in Duduza, 1985. Credit: Paul Weinberg

[Saganism @Saganismm]

“What we need and what we want is to moralize politics, not to politicize morals.”

— Karl Popper

[ɠɧıʂɧ @rirokpik]

Black inventors, scholars, soldiers, and activists often received less recognition than they deserve. Figures such as Arturo Alfonso Schomburg dedicated their lives to preserving Black history because so much of it was being ignored or lost or hidden from black people.