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Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) is a leading business school in open distance learning on the African continent.

We focus on equipping our students to excel in leadership and management within the public and private sectors. The UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) is an autonomous academic department within the College of Economic and Management Sciences of the University of South Africa (UNISA). UNISA is South Africa’s largest university.

22/10/2026

UNISA SBL GRADUATION | CELEBRATING OUR DOCTORAL GRADUATES

A celebration of scholarship, intellectual excellence and the highest academic achievement!

Congratulations to our Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) graduates! We celebrate your extraordinary academic milestone, one that represents far more than the culmination of years of rigorous research and intellectual pursuit. It marks a meaningful contribution to the advancement of knowledge and the future of leadership.

At UNISA GLOBAL Graduate School of Business Leadership, we believe that the true measure of scholarship extends beyond the conferral of a qualification. It lies in the ability to challenge established thinking, influence practice, inform decisions and translate knowledge into meaningful change.

To our DBL graduates, You have reached the pinnacle of academic achievement, but the responsibility of scholarship does not end here. May you continue to ask difficult questions, advance African scholarship, shape leadership discourse and contribute solutions that respond to the realities of our continent and the wider world. Your research now forms part of a growing body of knowledge upon which future generations can build.

The degree is conferred. The contribution continues.

19/10/2026

UNISA SBL GRADUATION SPOTLIGHT: Postgraduate Diploma Project Management Graduate

Eleven years after obtaining her first degree, Nonhlanhla Mbali Radebe made the decision to return to her studies, a decision she describes as one of the best she has ever made.

For the past six years, Nonhlanhla has been at the helm of her own construction company, drawing on practical experience and entrepreneurial insight to build her business. Today, her academic achievement adds a new dimension to that experience, broadening her perspective and expanding her vision for herself, her business and the community she serves.

Her journey is a reminder that growth has no deadline and that the courage to begin again can open doors to new possibilities.

With her sights set on further academic advancement, Nonhlanhla has already applied to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA), signalling her commitment to continued learning and professional growth.

Congratulations Nonhlanhla! May this achievement mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter of leadership, growth and impact. Your Unisa SBL family celebrates you!

Meet Vusumutiwendvodza Matsebula, a proud UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) Master of Business Leadersh...
15/10/2026

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.


Congratulations to Zungu Phiwokuhle Hlengiwe Purity from the KZN Region for obtaining her Postgraduate Diploma in Busine...
14/10/2026

Congratulations to Zungu Phiwokuhle Hlengiwe Purity from the KZN Region for obtaining her Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL).

Unisa also ranked among the world’s leading universities, placing 867th in the URAP rankings and 668th in the Webometrics rankings, among more than 33,000 institutions globally.

Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment!

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More than three decades into democracy, South Africa’s human settlements challenge is no longer only about how many hous...
14/10/2026

More than three decades into democracy, South Africa’s human settlements challenge is no longer only about how many houses are built, but whether those homes form part of communities that are connected, serviced and capable of creating opportunity.

At the latest Unisa SBL Distinction Dialogue, Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, Unisa SBL leadership and sector experts examined what it will take to strengthen municipal infrastructure, unlock investment and move from housing delivery to communities that truly work.

The discussion placed dignity, access to essential services, spatial integration and sustainable development at the centre of South Africa’s human settlements agenda.

Congratulations to Khambula Mthokozisi Erasmus from the KZN region for earning his Master of Business Administration (MB...
12/10/2026

Congratulations to Khambula Mthokozisi Erasmus from the KZN region for earning his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership.

This remarkable achievement showcases his dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic and professional excellence. We wish him continued success as he embarks on new opportunities and reaches even greater heights in his career.

Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment!




The future of our communities depends on the infrastructure that connects them, the services that sustain them and the i...
09/10/2026

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://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/7BNVyJ7UiH?origin=lprLink

Congratulations to Ms Nontsikelelo Gasa! We proudly celebrate Ms Nontsikelelo Gasa, Regional Communication and Marketing...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to Ms Nontsikelelo Gasa!

We proudly celebrate Ms Nontsikelelo Gasa, Regional Communication and Marketing Specialist for the Unisa Eastern Cape Region, on attaining her Master of Business Leadership (MBL) from the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL).

This remarkable achievement reflects your dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence. Wishing you continued success as you reach new heights in your professional and academic journey.


“The future does not belong to the isolated tree. The future belongs to the forest.”This was the powerful challenge put ...
02/10/2026

“The future does not belong to the isolated tree. The future belongs to the forest.”

This was the powerful challenge put forward by Prof Walter Matli, CEO and Executive Dean of UNISA SBL, as he welcomed leaders to the Official Launch of October Transport Month 2026.

Using the forest as a metaphor for institutional collaboration, Prof Matli reflected on what becomes possible when organisations stop operating in isolation and begin sharing knowledge, building partnerships, strengthening local ecosystems and working towards common outcomes.

For South Africa’s transport system, that connection matters. Infrastructure may connect places, but capable and connected institutions are what turn strategy into implementation, policy into delivery and investment into meaningful outcomes for society.

As Prof Matli reminded delegates, resilience is not built in isolation. It is built through connection, collaboration and our ability to succeed together.

October Transport Month 2026 is officially underway.The Official Launch of October Transport Month 2026 took place at th...
01/10/2026

October Transport Month 2026 is officially underway.

The Official Launch of October Transport Month 2026 took place at the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership, opening a month of national focus on the transport system and its place in South Africa’s economic and social life.

The day created space for the people leading, operating and shaping the sector to engage frankly with the progress made and the difficult questions that remain. Reliability, passenger and road safety, rail recovery, freight and logistics, infrastructure funding, cross-border mobility and institutional accountability all formed part of a conversation grounded in one question: is the transport system delivering better outcomes for South Africans?

Under the theme, “Progress in improving reliability, safety, sustainability and affordability of the transport system,” the launch made clear that progress cannot be measured by plans and investment alone. It must ultimately be experienced in how safely people travel, how reliably goods move, how easily communities access opportunity and how effectively the transport system supports a growing economy.

A few moments from the official launch, and the beginning of October Transport Month 2026.


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