The University of South Africa (Unisa) – one of Africa’s biggest tertiary education institutions – has appointed its first female vice-chancellor and principal in 148 years, Professor Puleng LenkaBula. Professor Puleng LenkaBula has been appointed to succeed Professor Mandla Makhanya from January 2021. Unisa announced that the decision to appoint LenkaBula was unanimous and followed a rigorous selection process. The...