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[LenkaBula @LenkaBula]

📣University of South Africa @unisa &African Council for Distance Education @africandistance will host a global conference on RETHINKING AFRICA’s FUTURES-geopolitics & exponential digital transformations! Engaged Universities pursuing sustainable impact🚀
https://t.co/bcbYrhddQa

[Unisa @unisa]

At 71, former NAFCOC president Sabelo Macingwane has proven that learning has no age limit. Graduating with a Master of Business Leadership (MBL) from Unisa, his achievement reflects a lifelong commitment to education, leadership and economic development. His journey supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), while reflecting the goals of Unisa's Student Support and Co-curricular Activities Catalytic Niche Area.

https://t.co/GuKjcUYqhr

#Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaGraduations #LifelongLearning #SDG4 #SDG8

[Unisa @unisa]

Unisa's Dr Marothi Philip Lemekwane has earned international recognition for his leadership in ICT governance, innovation and digital transformation. Honoured at the World CIO 200 Grand Finale in Sri Lanka, his achievement supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), while advancing Unisa's Fourth Industrial Revolution and Digitalisation Catalytic Niche Area.

https://t.co/st9bv0THKF

#Unisa150andBeyond

[Unisa SBL @UnisaSBL]

Meet Vusumutiwendvodza Matsebula, a proud UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) Master of Business Leadership (MBL) alumnus and Chief Executive Officer of the Eswatini Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ESPPRA).

With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience spanning public sector governance, municipal management, and procurement regulation, Vusi has built a distinguished career advancing accountability, institutional excellence, and sustainable development across Africa. He holds an MSc in Environmental Resource Management from the University of Eswatini (UNESWA), is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), and a Mandela Washington Fellow. Through his leadership, Vusi has championed initiatives that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) through transparent and accountable procurement systems, and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by promoting sustainable public procurement practices.

His work also supports the aspirations of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which calls for good governance, ethical leadership, capable institutions, and sustainable economic development across the continent. As Chairperson of the African Public Procurement Network (APPN), Vusi has played a significant role in strengthening procurement systems and fostering collaboration among African nations to drive inclusive growth and public sector transformation. In addition, his contributions to strategy development, climate change initiatives, and local development programmes reflect a commitment to sustainability that balances economic progress, environmental stewardship, and social impact.

In 2026, Vusi’s outstanding contribution to the profession was recognised with the African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) Supply Chain Management Professional of the Year Award, highlighting his influence in advancing procurement and supply chain excellence in Africa. Vusi’s journey exemplifies the transformative power of lifelong learning, visionary leadership, and responsible governance. His achievements demonstrate how effective public procurement and ethical leadership can powerfully enable the SDGs, Agenda 2063, and the broader pursuit of a more sustainable and prosperous Africa.

#UnisaSBL #LeadershipExcellence
#AlumniSpotlight #SDGs #PublicProcurement #MBL #Agenda2063

[Unisa SBL @UnisaSBL]

The future of our communities depends on the infrastructure that connects them, the services that sustain them and the investment decisions that shape them.

Join the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership and Minister of Human Settlements, Minister Thembi Simelane, for a high-level dialogue on strengthening municipal infrastructure and unlocking the investment required to build resilient, inclusive and sustainable communities.

RSVP here: https://t.co/n1E99YMGYw…

[Serbia in South Africa @SRBinSAfrica]

🇷🇸🇿🇦 Strengthening academic and business ties! Ambassador Saša Mart visited on April 29 UNISA School of Business Leadership (SBL) @UnisaSBL to discuss cooperation in education, innovation, trade, and South Africa’s participation at EXPO 2027 Belgrade.
New ideas – new partnerships! #Serbia #SouthAfrica #UNISA #Expo2027

🇷🇸🇿🇦Јачање академских и пословних веза!
Амбасадор Саша Март посетио је 29. априла UNISA School of Business Leadership (SBL) @UnisaSBL , где су размотрене могућности сарадње у области образовања, иновација, трговине и учешћа Јужне Африке на EXPO 2027
Belgrade. Нове идеје – нова партнерства!

[Mpumelelo Mkhabela, PhD @MMkhabel]

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa speaks at the #Eskom leadership masterclass at the Unisa School of Business Leadership. He emphatically says: "Coal is here to stay" as a strategic resource & SA's critical mineral. Clean coal technologies will ensure continuous use.

[Sihle Mavuso @ZANewsFlash]

UNISA Business School to Lead National Dialogue on Trillion-Rand Procurement Reforms https://t.co/hPuMMTn8lw

[Unisa @unisa]

A message of congratulations from the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa to Judge Navi Pillay

On behalf of the University of South Africa (Unisa) Management and its broader epistemic community, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Judge Navanethem Pillay on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

This distinguished recognition honours a remarkable herstorical journey, from challenging apartheid to serving in some of the world’s most consequential judicial and human rights institutions. Her life and work stand as a testament to the enduring power of courage, principle and an unwavering commitment to human dignity.

Unisa is proud of its association with Judge Pillay, whose contribution to our intellectual community was reaffirmed earlier this year when she delivered the keynote address at our International Women’s Day celebration. Her call for justice, accountability and the protection of the rights of women and girls speaks directly to the values that must underpin a more just and equitable society.

Her achievement is an inspiration to Africa and the world, particularly to generations of women and young people who are shaping the future of justice, leadership and human rights.

We celebrate this herstorical achievement and salute a distinguished South African whose life and work continue to make a profound contribution to humanity.

Prof Puleng @LenkaBula
Principal and Vice-Chancellor

[Harold Sinnott 📱 @HaroldSinnott]

The next digital divide won't be about connectivity alone.

It will be about who has access to intelligent, programmable networks capable of supporting AI, automation, edge computing, and real-time applications.

Connectivity is becoming the foundation. Intelligence is becoming the differentiator.

[McKinsey Global Institute @McKinsey_MGI]

AI capabilities are advancing exponentially by some measures. Infrastructure builds more linearly. Organizations can take years to change.

The result: bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities.

New MGI research maps the AI economy as an interconnected system: https://t.co/MQbYD8Lyxa

[Unisa Science, Engineering & Technology @UnisaCSET]

[UNISA ICT & CSET HACKATHON] The UNISA ICT & CSET Hackathon is officially underway at the Unisa Science Campus, where our students are exploring the transformative potential of Agentic AI in higher education.
In his opening remarks, Dr Motlokwe Thobejane, Executive Director: ICT Infrastructure and Systems, emphasised:
“The future of higher education will not be defined by technology alone, but by how people and technology work together to create better learning experiences, better services and better outcomes for society.”
The hackathon is attended by Unisa students from various disciplines including Sciences, IT, Computing and Law.
#UnisaCSET
#Unisa150AndBeyond
#UnisaHackathon

[Business Day @BDliveSA]

Signed into law in 2024, the Public Procurement Act was meant to unify how state departments handle contracts and tenders. The ConCourt has declared it invalid, ruling that parliament failed to properly consult the public on material changes made to the bill.

Link in comments.

[BusinessTech @BusinessTechSA]

The Constitutional Court has ruled the Public Procurement Act unconstitutional and is no longer valid.
https://t.co/kD2AZV1pMY

[Business Day @BDliveSA]

WATCH | Parliament’s failure to facilitate a meaningful public participation sees the fall of National Treasury’s Public Procurement Act, Western Cape Finance MEC Deidre Baartman reacts to the Constitutional Court judgment. @Sinesipho_LR

[Unisa SBL @UnisaSBL]

Some academics teach you what to think. Others teach you how to think.

In this edition of Meet the Mind, we profile Dr Colene Hind, whose work challenges neat answers and makes space for complexity, curiosity and context.

From strategy and supervision to the realities of South African organisations, her scholarship reminds us that meaningful leadership begins with the courage to observe, question and resist oversimplification.

Read more about Dr Hind and the thinking behind her work on LinkedIn: https://t.co/YOFFzN7fFo
#UNISASBL #MeetTheMind #AcademicLeadership #WomenInAcademia #ThoughtLeadership

[National Press Club @npclub]

ICYMI: JOURNALISTS' RIGHTS IN 2026

Two weeks ago, the National Press Club hosted a powerful dialogue: Media under fire, jobs at risk who's protecting the people who hold power to account?

Thank you to our panellists: Helgard Cronjé, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Elijah Mhlanga and Dr Trevor Hlungwani; for an honest conversation on retrenchments, freelance protections and knowing your rights.

A special shout-out to Prof @TyaliSiya Director: School of Arts at @unisa for hosting and creating space for this critical conversation.

Missed it? Catch up here: https://t.co/0UyiNwaaUr

Subscribe to our YouTube channel @npc-rsa for more.

JOIN A LEGACY SINCE 1978.
The National Press Club has been home to journalists and PR practitioners for 47 years. Membership forms available at https://t.co/YZsUWbr0yf

#JournalismMatters #NationalPressClub

[Unisa @unisa]

Leadership is not only about holding a position; it is about the lives you transform along the way.

As part of Unisa’s Women’s Month celebration, Ms Mashamaite Ramutsheli reflects on her journey, the people who have shaped and inspired her, and what it means to lead. She reminds us that meaningful leadership is measured by our ability to empower others.

🎥 Watch her story and celebrate the women of Unisa who continue to lead, inspire and make an impact.

#Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaWomenInLeadership

[Unisa @unisa]

WATCH | Prof Puleng @LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa, emphasised the importance of Ubuntu in advancing the legacy of the women of 1956. She noted that Ubuntu reminds us that dignity, wellbeing and our futures are interconnected, and that true humanity is realised through our relationships with one another.

#Unisa150andBeyond | #WomensMarch1956 | #70YearsOfCourage | #PassingTheBaton

[Unisa SBL @UnisaSBL]

The panel discussion moved beyond identifying barriers to asking what meaningful inclusion should look like in practice.

From workplace flexibility for young mothers and the integration of sexual and reproductive health and rights into corporate wellness, to ensuring that women are supported across every sphere of professional life, the conversation called for institutions to turn inclusion into everyday practice.

#WomensMonth #WomenAndDisability #Inclusion #GenderEquality #UNISA