University of South Africa (UNISA) Illustrious alumni

Unisa prides itself in extending education at all levels to people at all strata in society, and the university takes equal pride in its high-profile alumni who have made their mark in virtually all walks of life. These illustrious alumni bear testimony to the stature of the institution and mirror a university in the service of humanity

Academia

Prof Mandla Makhanya
Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Qualification: Hon BA (1985)

Business

Mr Sizwe Errol Nxasana
Board Chairperson: NSFSAS
Qualification: Hon BCompt (1983)

Communication

Mr Alan Knott-Craig
Former CEO: Cell C
Qualification: MBL (1987)

Entertainment

Ms Yvonne Mhinga (Chaka-Chaka)
Musician and businesswoman
Qualification: ADABET (2000)

Finance

Ms Gill Marcus
Former Governor of SA Reserve Bank
Qualilfication: BCOM (1976)

Government

Nelson Mandela
Former President
Qualifications: BA and LLB (1942, 1988)

Law

Judge Ernest Dikgang Moseneke
Former Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa
Qualification: BA (1969)

Religion

Archbishop Emeritus Demond Tutu
South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop
Qualification: BA (1954)

Sport

Mr Kepler Christoffel Wessels
Former South African cricketer
Qualification: BA (1987)