Unisa College of Science, Engineering and Technology

16/06/2026

[CSET NEWS] As part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Youth Day, we were proud to be in Moletsane, Soweto, today, empowering young people with valuable information about the qualifications offered by . We were encouraged by the excellent turnout and would like to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who expressed an interest in our Science, Engineering and Technology programmes. We trust that the information shared will assist many young people in making informed decisions about their future studies and careers. We also extend our appreciation to the City of Johannesburg for inviting us to participate in this important youth empowerment initiative and for creating a platform that connects young people with educational opportunities.

15/06/2026

Congratulations to Prof Phumlani Fortune Msomi, a finalist in the TW Kambule-NSTF Emerging Researcher Award category of the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards.

Prof Msomi is an Associate Professor in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Institute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions (ICES) at the Unisa - The University of South Africa . For developing advanced electrochemical energy materials that improve the efficiency, durability, and affordability of clean, low-carbon technologies such as fuel cells and flow batteries, supporting SA’s transition to sustainable energy.

Read more about each finalist and their work: https://nstf.org.za/current-finalists/

Prize sponsor: South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS)

South32 Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA

15/06/2026

12/06/2026

It is with great honour that we announce following graduates who just received the Honours Degrees. Congratulations to Ms K Matseliso & Ms B Mosuwe both graduated with BComHons in Business Informatics, Ms N Mashimbi who received a BEngTechHons in Structural Engineering and Ms H Mkhize, who walked the stage for her BEngTechHons in Chemical Engineering. Well done ladies you have made us proud.

12/06/2026

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 .

11/06/2026

As we continue to shine the spotlight on our graduates, help us congratulate the following who just obtained their Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours Degrees. Ms Relebohile Jae, Honours in Electronic Engineering (Cum Laude) and Ms Morgadi Kanakga also received her Honours Degree in Industrial Engineering. Well done on the your achievements. We celebrate your achievement.

11/06/2026

[CSET NEWS] The X-frame drone has undergone a significant upgrade in preparation for the Aviation Conference taking place later this month. Designed and fabricated by Prof Pita, the X-frame drone has been a work in progress, undergoing various flight tests at Aeropark Zyn Kraal — a landing strip and airport recently acquired by . The drone is now ready to be showcased and well done to all the colleagues who contributed to the success of this innovative project.

10/06/2026

Still in the spirit of celebration, we would like to congratulate Ms Keamohetse Makgoana on graduating with a Master of Science in Chemistry (Cum Laude). Well done on achieving this significant milestone; it is well deserved, and you have made us incredibly proud.
We wish you all the best as you continue to reach even greater heights in your academic journey.

10/06/2026

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 celebrate this incredible milestone with you and wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. Welcome to the .

08/06/2026

Halala! We welcome our new additions! Join us in congratulating Dr Motshidisi Charity Sebogodi (PhD Mathematics) and Dr Letsokolo Frans Ramphele (PhD Engineering) who have just walked the stage at Unisa Pretoria graduations today. Both have now joined Unisa's