Injoli yeSizwe and Intlabi Enkulu

That’s a wrap! 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗭𝘂𝗹𝘂-𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 As the inaugural COMMRE Conference ended on 30 October 2026 at the Durban ICC, Professor Nhamo thanked delegates for attending, reflected on the past few days, and emphasised the importance of organisations working together to drive meaningful change. Ms Thandeka Mbambo from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) presented an overview of the conference proceedings. Prof Nhamo officially closed the conference and thanked delegates once again for their meaningful contributions. Unisa looks forward to hosting delegates at the next COMMRE Conference in 2028 in Cape Town, Western Cape! #Unisa150andbeyond #COMMRE2026 #Blueeconomy

Day # 3 COMMRE Underway Under the theme “Advancing Science, Innovation, Policy, and Equity within the UN Ocean Decade”, today’s engagements deepen the conversation on how ocean knowledge translates into action. Marine Studies, as one of Unisa’s 10 Catalytic Niche Areas, focuses on coastal oceanography, marine science, and harnessing the potential of South Africa’s oceans to drive sustainable development and coastal resilience. We continue tomorrow! #Unisa150andbeyond #COMMRE2026 #Blueeconomy

At the 40th SASAS conference, Unisa and leading climate experts called for stronger scientific partnerships, innovation and early warning systems to protect communities. ow.ly/Lw9P5101Gty #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaCSET

🌊 Day 2 of #COMMRE2026 spotlighted the power of collaboration in advancing South Africa’s blue economy. Experts across science, industry, and coastal communities from @unisa, TIA_SA, @eThekwiniM & SA Weather Services explored marine innovation, sustainability and coastal resilience, advancing Unisa’s Marine Studies Catalytic Niche Area. #Unisa150andbeyond #Blueeconomy

Prof Siya Tyali, Director: School of Arts at Unisa, delivered the welcoming address at the Tshwane Municipal Elections Debate, hosted by Unisa and the National Press Club. He emphasised that how the City of Tshwane is led directly affects its residents, particularly its most vulnerable communities. Prof Tyali reaffirmed Unisa’s commitment, through its Political and Government Communication programme in the College of Human Sciences, to encouraging public dialogue and working with the leadership chosen by residents. He stressed that the priority is the positive difference that leadership makes in people’s lives. #TshwaneMunicipalDebate @npclub #Unisa150andBeyond