Unisa Radio

Unveiling the Hidden Wounds

Prof Segalo on Obstetric Violence and the Decolonial Personality In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Mamokete sits down with Professor Segalo to explore her groundbreaking research on obstetric violence—a form of mistreatment women often face during childbirth—and its deep psychological and societal impacts. The conversation also delves into decolonial personality…

25 Jun 19 min

Katlego Marema speaks to the General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions Zwelinzima Vavi

Unisa Radio’s Katlego Marema sits down with the General Secretary of the South African Trade Unions, Zwelinzima Vavi, to unpack the recent budget speech and its impact on South Africans. From economic policy shifts to workers’ rights and job security, they dive into what the numbers really mean for ordinary…

17 Mar 20 min

Dr. Sethembiso Promise Mthembu, Programmes Leader in Policy and Advocacy at the Her Rights Initiative

Join Nancy Legodi from Unisa Radio as she delves into the critical issue of forced sterilization, focusing on its impact on Black women, HIV-positive women, and those from low-income communities. In this episode, she speaks with Dr. Sethembiso Promise Mthembu, Programmes Leader in Policy and Advocacy at the Her Rights…

10 Dec 2024 43 min

Unisa wins the 2024 Best Designed and Accessible Website Award presented by .ZA Domain Name Authority

In this episode, Unisa Radio's Nancy Legodi sits down with Dr. Louise Schmidt, Deputy Director of Electronic Web Communication, and Mr. Paul Mohajane, Web Manager from the Department of Institutional Advancement. They discuss Unisa's achievement in receiving the prestigious 2024 Best Designed and Accessible Website Award from the .ZA Domain…

10 Dec 2024 18 min

Nurturing Entrepreneurial Spirit: A Conversation with Dr. Tapiwa Muzata on Unisa's Inhlanyelo Hub NPC

In this edition of our podcast series, Mamokete Masekoa engages with Dr. Tapiwa Muzata to unravel the innovative strides taken by the University of South Africa (Unisa) in response to the call by the Department of Higher Education and Training's EDHE Programme (Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education). Dr. Muzata sheds…

17 Apr 2024 20 min

Unveiling Cultural Shifts: A Discussion with Stan Montsho on "The Rage Ashes, The President Is Dead"

In this edition of our podcast series, Mamokete Masekoa sits down with Mr. Stan Montsho, author of the groundbreaking book "The Rage Ashes, The President Is Dead." Through an insightful conversation, Mamokete delves into the motivations behind Stan's compelling work, which serves as a poignant exposé on gender-based violence (GBV)…

17 Apr 2024 11 min

Pioneering Pathways: A Conversation with Tanita Olivier, Unisa's First Industrial Engineering Graduate

In this edition of our podcast series, Mamokete Masekoa sits down with Tanita Olivier, a trailblazer who has etched her name in the annals of history as the first student from the University of South Africa (Unisa) to graduate with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Through an engaging dialogue, Mamokete…

17 Apr 2024 9 min

Dineo Khayemba speaks to Dr Bishop Nomthandazo Purity Malinga about receiving her honorary degree.

Join us as we celebrate a remarkable leader in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. Bishop Nomthandazo Purity Malinga, the 100th Presiding Bishop and the first woman to hold this esteemed position, is being honored with an honorary doctorate by the University of South Africa. In recognition of her profound…

12 Apr 2024 13 min

Dineo Khyemba talks to Dr Angus Van Zyl Taylor on receiving His honorory degree

The University of South Africa (Unisa) conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Art History (Honoris Causa) on well-known South African artist, Mr Angus Van Zyl Taylor, at a graduation ceremony held at its Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria on Wednesday, 10 April 2024. The honorary degree was conferred on…

11 Apr 2024 25 min