Knowledge base
Your go-to source for essential information, how-to guides, and FAQs is the Knowledge Base Index Page. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned user, you’ll find step-by-step guidance and advanced tips here. We regularly update and categorize our database to provide you with valuable insights. This user-friendly index lets you find information quickly. Stay tuned for frequent updates and new articles that aim to keep you well-informed.
Why Tutoring is (mostly) Not Allowed
Our community thrives on the principle of students helping students (not tutors), for free. While we encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we’ve had to take a firm stance against paid tutoring to protect our members. Unfortunately, some individuals have exploited this trust—either by scamming students out of money or engaging in unethical practices like writing tests…
No WhatsApp – But why?
First and foremost: What Happens If You Post WhatsApp Links? We want to be clear: posting WhatsApp links or recruiting members for other groups (even personal Telegram groups) in our groups are NOT allowed. If you do so, you will be permanently banned from all student groups. This rule is in place to protect the…
A Step-by-Step Guide for New Students
Welcome new students! To get started and access all the resources, discussions, and module materials, follow these simple steps: Step 1: Download Telegram Telegram is the platform we use for our community. If you don’t already have it, download the app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android), or can also use…
UNISA Facebook Group(s)
If you’re a UNISA student searching for “UNISA Facebook” groups, you’re likely looking for a supportive community to help you succeed in your studies. While Facebook groups have been popular, there are significant reasons why the UNISA student community has shifted to Telegram—and why you should too. Jump to the UNISA Groups Search, or read…
UNISA FI Concession – More info
What is an FI Concession, do I want it / need it and how do I get it? UNISA (bottom) provides guidelines for the Final Intervention (FI) concession. This opportunity is available to final-year undergraduate students with one or two outstanding modules left to complete their qualification, offering them an alternative assessment to graduate successfully.…
UNISA WhatsApp Group(s)
If you’re a UNISA student searching for “UNISA WhatsApp” groups, you’re likely looking for a supportive community to help you succeed in your studies. While WhatsApp groups have been popular, there are significant reasons why the UNISA student community has shifted to Telegram—and why you should too. Jump to the UNISA Groups Search, or read…
UNISA Financially suspended? Now What
Being Financially Suspended can come as a big shock. We all can go through financial difficulties, or simply forget to pay :-). In the event that you receive a letter from UNISA stating that you have been financially suspended, it may initially sound much worse than it actually is. First things first, you won’t lose…
Textbook Piracy: What’s Legal and What’s Not
Accessing educational resources has become easier with digital textbooks, but this also brings the challenge of piracy. For South African students, it’s important to know the legal boundaries around digital textbooks. What is Digital Textbook Piracy? Digital textbook piracy involves unauthorized copying, sharing, or downloading of textbooks, violating copyright laws and depriving authors and publishers…
Expired Link! What now?
Have you ever clicked on a link to join a study group, only to be met with the dreaded “Expired Link” message? It’s a common issue that many students face, but it’s not the end of the road. In fact, 90% of the time, this message indicates that you’ve been banned from the group. But…
Get help from Unisa and the role of Telegram Admins
You likely ended here because you want to get help with something where we can not assist. Help options are listed at the bottom. The community is run by students, and this is a fact that is often overseen when we deal with our fellow students. We are independent from UNISA and we help other…
Guide to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) at UNISA
In today’s digital world, the security of your personal and academic information is more important than ever. UNISA is committed to ensuring the highest level of security for all its students (as per this post), and a key part of this commitment is the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This blog post explains why MFA…
Resolving myLife Email Delivery Issues: A Step-by-Step Guide
Resolving myLife Email Issues can be frustrating, especially when it’s an important message you’re waiting for. If you’re a Unisa student and your myLife email isn’t arriving as expected, there are a couple of places you can check to resolve this issue. Let’s dive into the specifics: Multi Factor Authentication You need to make sure…
Groups not available
Some groups are not available from the search (on this website). Even if this site (https://unisa-groups.co.za) hosts no illegal content, we repeatedly receive threats of takedown due to DMCA notices. We do not condone the illegal distribution of content that you do not own/have not licensed. And because we do not support this behavior, we…
I got banned and I do not know why?!
Recently, I encountered a baffling situation: I was banned from all my groups and couldn’t join new ones. Consequently, this left me wondering, ‘Why did this happen?’ If, by chance, you find yourself in a similar predicament, here’s how you can resolve it. How to Resolve the Ban The Importance of Verification In about 99%…
University Hurdles: Toward Stronger Mental Health
University life is a blend of achievements and challenges. The excitement of excelling in exams can swiftly shift to concern when we face obstacles like failing a test or getting suspended. These bumps on the road can affect our mental health, leading to feelings of anxiety or sadness. The Rollercoaster of University Life Failing an…
How do I Delete my Account?
You finished your degree and you had enough of studying! Alternatively you decided that you want to delete your telegram account for some other reason. You just want to know, how do i delete my account… We will run you through the process of deleting on Telegram, and then optionally request that we remove you…
UNISA is Offline! What now?
An assignment is due, you need to write an exam and cannot log in or have something else you need to do, but cannot access the UNISA services! What should you do?! Dont panic. Take a breath, grab a glass of water, sit down and relax. First, Check if it is only you, or if…
How Do I clear my Browser Cache?
Sometimes clearing your browser cache helps because there is some cookie information stored on your browser. This can cause problems, subsequently clearing the browser cache (sometimes) helps. Its a surprisingly common and safe thing to do. Good to know: When you clear the cache, it will in most cases “log you out” of some/all websites.…
How Do I Verify?
Here you will see a standard verification process done step by step. Note the instructions was created on an Apple device and could look slightly different on yours – use it as a guide. Lets start! Click on the link: https://t.me/UnisaGroupsBot?start=verify Usually you will have to click on the Start Button at the bottom Read…
UNISA Staff: Benefits of Email Verification
Are you part of the UNISA team? Learn about the many perks that come with verifying your identity. Just like students, UNISA staff can also become verified, but with their special @unisa.ac.za email address. Unique Benefits for Lecturers, Professors and Tutors The “UNISA Verified Staff” Group By verifying, you’ll see a link to a unique…
