UNISA Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair

UNISA Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair Creates platforms for interdisciplinary research projects , Establishing collaboration hubs between academics and students.

Niche areas : IKS ,Reclamation of African Traditions , Gender and Social Justice Scholarship , Decolonization and Africanisation.

Obstetric violence is murder.— Mmatshilo MotseiMmatshilo Motsei responds to some of the powerful questions and comments ...
24/08/2026

Obstetric violence is murder.— Mmatshilo Motsei

Mmatshilo Motsei responds to some of the powerful questions and comments from the audience, challenging us to rethink how pregnant women are treated within healthcare spaces. Pregnant women are not just patients — they are women deserving of dignity, respect, voice and compassionate care.

Her provocative insights challenge us to confront harmful practices, listen to women’s birth experiences and ask difficult questions about power, consent and accountability in childbirth. 🌿

A thought-provoking conversation with Mmatshilo Motsei, reflecting on her powerful book : Ways of Being Born, opened imp...
24/08/2026

A thought-provoking conversation with Mmatshilo Motsei, reflecting on her powerful book : Ways of Being Born, opened important questions about pregnancy, childbirth, obstetric violence and the experiences of African women.We reflected on cleansing rituals, naming ceremonies, traditional birth practices and African cultural beliefs around pregnancy and childbirth. What can we learn from our cultural ways of being born?

An intriguing conversation that invites us to question, remember and reimagine birth through African women’s experiences and knowledge.

🇿🇦 This Women’s Day, we honour the women who shaped our nation.We honour all the women who, led by faith and resilience,...
10/08/2026

🇿🇦 This Women’s Day, we honour the women who shaped our nation.

We honour all the women who, led by faith and resilience, gathered 20,000 strong to rise against the unjust pass laws. We remember the Big Four — Lillian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa and Sophie de Bruyn— and the many women who stood alongside them.

Their courage, sacrifice and determination continue to inspire generations of South Africans. Today, we celebrate all women who have contributed, and continue to contribute, to building our nation. It is as a result of thier bravery, couraage, resilence and stregnth that todaay we can say : “Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ Imbokodo!” Mothers, Sisters, Aunts, Wives, Grandmothers, Young women, they all united for equality, justice and freedom!

Read more about their legacy:

https://www.chr.up.ac.za/opinion-pieces/2207-op-ed-women-s-day-2020-an-ode-to-the-past-and-a-reflection-on-the-future

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Joyleen L. Sagandira to the Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair as our Postdoctoral Fellow...
22/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Joyleen L. Sagandira to the Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair as our Postdoctoral Fellow.

Dr. Sagandira is a Social Anthropologist and Heritage Practitioner whose work focuses on African-centred development, indigenous knowledge systems, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Her research aligns with the Chair’s commitment to engaged scholarship—creating pathways between the university and communities, fostering meaningful collaboration, and contributing research that makes a positive difference in people's lives. Through this work, the Chair seeks to be a bridge for re-imagining knowledge, development, and social transformation from African-centred perspectives.

We look forward to her contributions and wish her every success in this new role.

18/05/2026

🌍✨ RECLAIMING AFRICAN LANGUAGES ✨🌍
📚 Identity | 🧠 Knowledge | 🎓 Educational Transformation

African languages are more than just a means of communication — they carry our history, culture, wisdom, and identity. 🌱🗣️

For too long, many indigenous languages have been sidelined in education and public life. It’s time to reclaim, preserve, and celebrate them as powerful tools for learning, innovation, and social transformation. ✊🏾📖

When learners are taught in their mother tongue, they connect deeper, understand better, and thrive academically. 🌟 Education rooted in African languages strengthens cultural pride and builds inclusive, equitable societies. 🤝🏾🌍

Let us champion multilingual education, protect linguistic heritage, and empower future generations through the languages of Africa. 🪘🗺️

👉🏾 Click on the link below to join the conversation and be part of the movement! 🔗✨

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Join Dr. Emmanuel Rowlands for this powerful Roundtable Debate with Letladi. Listen Learn and enagage.
16/04/2026

Join Dr. Emmanuel Rowlands for this powerful Roundtable Debate with Letladi. Listen Learn and enagage.

🎙️ Unisa Radio Interview | Ms Lesego Linda PlankJoin Ms Lesego Linda Plank as she shares insights on her research projec...
12/04/2026

🎙️ Unisa Radio Interview | Ms Lesego Linda Plank

Join Ms Lesego Linda Plank as she shares insights on her research project, Reimagining Motherhood 🌸

🗓 Monday, 13 April 2026
⏰ 11:30am – 12:00pm
📻 Unisa Radio

Lesego’s work explores motherhood from a matrifocal perspective, focusing on the experiences of township daughters who have faced maternal absence and were raised by their fathers or paternal families. Her research highlights the role of “social” mothers and challenges the idea that motherhood is purely biological, using autoethnography as a key approach.

💬 Don’t miss this powerful and thought-provoking conversation on family, identity, and redefining motherhood in South Africa.

Welcome back to a Brand New Week
07/04/2026

Welcome back to a Brand New Week

04/04/2026

This past weekend, we proudly hosted the Chief Albert Luthuli Sport Tournament 2026 in collaboration with our valued partners: KwaDukuza Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, Enterprise iLembe, KZN Department sport, Arts & Culture.

Rooted in the legacy of Chief Albert Luthuli, the tournament continues to empower young people through sport while promoting unity, discipline, and community development.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all teams, LOC, partners, sponsors and supporters who contributed to the success of this impactful programme.

See you in 2027!

The youth showed up. The community showed up. The legacy lives on.

20/03/2026

📢 Important Update:
All proceedings will be streamed online — there will be no physical attendance. Join us live on the Museum’s page and YouTube channel to be part of the experience!

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