UNISA CAMPUS CREW · EST. 2026

Code.
Compete.Conquer.

The HackerRank Campus Crew at UNISA — building South Africa's next generation of tech leaders through coding, community, and competition.

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# Join the crew
class HackerRankCrew:
  def join(self, you):
    return "Welcome!"

crew = HackerRankCrew()
crew.join("you")
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Founding Members
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Min. Attendance
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Problems to Solve
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Membership Fee
Our Mission

Why We Exist

We're building a community where UNISA students can sharpen technical skills and connect with the global tech ecosystem.

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Problem Solving

Sharpen algorithmic thinking and data structures through regular challenges and competitive programming.

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Community Building

Create a supportive network of tech enthusiasts who learn, grow, and build together at UNISA.

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Competitions

Participate in local and global coding competitions, hackathons, and HackerRank challenges.

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Mentorship

Connect senior and junior students in peer learning and mentorship programs that accelerate growth.

📢 Announcement

Hackathon — 18 March 2026

UNISA HackerRank Club presents HACKATHON: WHERE CODERS RISE — held online so you can join from anywhere. Win a $25 HackerRank prize + 150 free AI tools. The top coders take it all home.

Hackathon Poster
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Date
18 March 2026
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Format
Held Online — Join From Anywhere
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Prize
$25 HackerRank + 150 Free AI Tools
// WHY YOU CANNOT MISS THIS
  • →Build your CV with real coding experience
  • →Get noticed by top recruiters & companies
  • →Sharpen problem-solving skills that last a lifetime
  • →Unlock career opportunities as a 2nd or 3rd year student
↗ REGISTER NOW — Fill in the Form
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Recordings

Previous Sessions

Missed a session? Every workshop, challenge walkthrough, and mentorship session is recorded and published to our YouTube channel.

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KICKOFF
1:12:34
29 JAN 2026
Club Kickoff — Welcome & Platform Walkthrough
Our very first session. Introduction to HackerRank, how to set up your profile, and tackle your first challenge live.
👁 142 views▶ Watch Now
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WORKSHOP
58:20
21 FEB 2026
Python Problem Solving — Arrays & List Comprehensions
Live coding session tackling 8 HackerRank Easy–Medium problems in Python.
👁 98 views▶ Watch Now
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CHALLENGE
2:04:11
12 APR 2026
Coming soon: Internal Coding Challenge — Live Leaderboard Battle
Full recording of our first internal timed challenge. Watch the leaderboard update in real-time.
👁 213 views▶ Watch Now
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Founding Members

The Crew

Meet the founding members driving the HackerRank Campus Crew at UNISA forward.

SM
Simanga Mchunu
// President
YI
Yusairah Ismail
// Secretary
PM
Patience Mabuza
// Event Coordinator
SN
Sinenhlanhla Nsele
// Treasurer
MN
Maphaha Ndou
// PR & Comms
Governance

Club Constitution

Our founding document that guides how we operate, make decisions, and serve our members.

01 · NAME

HackerRank Campus Crew – UNISA

Officially: HackerRank Campus Crew – University of South Africa (UNISA). A student-led tech club dedicated to coding excellence.

02 · MEMBERSHIP

Who Can Join

  • All registered UNISA students
  • Must attend ≥ 50% of meetings per semester
  • Register with the club — membership is free
  • Active participation is strongly encouraged
03 · STRUCTURE

Executive Committee

  • President — leads & coordinates with UNISA SRC
  • Vice-President — member engagement support
  • Secretary — records & communications
  • Treasurer — manages club resources
  • Event Coordinator — plans all club events
04 · MEETINGS

How We Gather

  • General meetings at least once monthly
  • Special coding sessions scheduled as needed
  • Quorum: 50% of active members required
  • All decisions documented by the Secretary
05 · VOTING

Decision Making

  • Simple majority vote for general decisions
  • Executive vote required for financial decisions
  • Constitutional amendments require 2/3 majority
  • Any member may propose amendments
06 · DISSOLUTION

If We Ever Part Ways

In the event of dissolution, all remaining club resources shall be donated to a UNISA-recognized tech or coding initiative.

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// PLATFORM

Practice Python, Java, C++, SQL and more through structured challenges.

// CAREERS

Connect with global employers and prepare for technical interviews.

// COMPETE

Participate in global competitions and rank on leaderboards worldwide.

// COMMUNITY

Join a network of over 23 million developers and problem solvers.