UNISA and Zallywood Media Group recently joined forces to launch theology short learning programmes, aimed at empowering the church to fulfil its missional mandates.

Unisa recently joined forces with Zallywood Media Group to officially launch theology short learning programmes (SLPs). During the activation, held on 05 May 2026 at Unisa’s main campus, relevant stakeholders were briefed about the nature and objectives of the programmes offered through the university’s Department of Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology.

In his welcome address, Professor Thinandavha Mashau, Deputy Executive Dean of Unisa’s College of Human Sciences, acknowledged and warmly welcomed the dignitaries present, including Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor (VC), members of Unisa’s executive and extended management, Dr Reginah Mhaule, Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Florence Radzilani, MEC of Social Development in Limpopo, and Dr Victor Tuwani Phume, founder of Zallywood Media Group.

Setting the tone, Mashau stated: “Today’s event marks the formal activation of the partnership between Unisa and Zallywood Media Group. This collaboration is envisioned as a platform for hosting workshops and training sessions for a wide range of stakeholders, including churches, seminaries, and lay leaders within our communities, as well as for the provision of short learning programmes.”