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Year: 2019

Law Student to Participate in USA Leadership Programme

Law Student to Participate in USA Leadership Programme

Yanelisa Menzangabom (22), a final-year law student at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) has bagged a great opportunity to participate in the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders (SIUs) because of his passion to help those whose voices are frequently silenced in black communities. SUSIs for Student Leaders are five to six-week […]

SRC ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTMENT

SRC ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTMENT

 University Council sat on Monday, 02 December 2019 and considered the issue of students’ representation. Council deemed it prudent to appoint a new Administrator in line with the SRC Constitution as the matter of the SRC elections remain unresolved. Council expressed its gratitude to the outgoing Administrator Ms N. Zulu and in the best interest […]

2019 MBALI CONFERENCE A SUCCESS

2019 MBALI CONFERENCE A SUCCESS

Research is one of the most powerful tools which has been identified in the academic fraternity to be employed to shape and contribute into the existing body of knowledge for betterment of the society. The Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law (FCAL) at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) has once again organised an exceptional Management, […]

Joy as UNIZULU Choir receives bus from Deputy President

Joy as UNIZULU Choir receives bus from Deputy President

Sunday, 1 December 2019 marked a joyful moment for the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) when the University Choir was officially handed over a bus which it was previously promised by Deputy President of South Africa David Mabuza. Professor Xoliswa Mtose, UNIZULU Vice-Chancellor, who was accompanied by Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Support Professor Sipho Seepe, received the […]

UNIZULU’S CMD SCOOPS AWARDS AT 2019 MACE

UNIZULU’S CMD SCOOPS AWARDS AT 2019 MACE

“A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to  accomplish his goals.”. This quote by Larry Bird was substantial during yesterday’s (28 November 2019) Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards, when the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Communications and […]

VC Acknowledges Star Performing Employees

VC Acknowledges Star Performing Employees

With the view of awarding employees who have contributed immensely to the service excellence and advancement of UNIZULU, the Vice-Chancellor Prof Xoliswa Mtose presented the inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Appreciation Awards and luncheon to thank outstanding staff members at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers, KwaDlangezwa campus. These awards aimed at acknowledging UNIZULU staff who have […]

ZERO TOLERANCE TO CRIME AND ONLINE DEFAMATION

ZERO TOLERANCE TO CRIME AND ONLINE DEFAMATION

The University has been alerted about a recent post on social media. The perpetrator falsely claims that “marks are being sold at the University of Zululand”. The identity and twitter handle used by the perpetrator is known to the University. The University is reliably informed that one of those spreading the information is a former […]

Students participate in thought-provoking debate

Students participate in thought-provoking debate

Students participate in thought-provoking debate Robust talks on Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), Culture and Science were discussed during the recently held student debate event in celebration of cultural diversity KwaDlangezwa campus. The event was in response to the call from UNIZULU’s Transformation Office which drives and promotes transformation between staff and students on issues such […]

TLC Acknowledges Student Peer Helpers and Tutors

TLC Acknowledges Student Peer Helpers and Tutors

UNIZULU’s Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) recently held an event to acknowledge the student peer helpers and tutors for their outstanding dedication to providing support and assistance to students when needed, at KwaDlangezwa campus. TLC awarded the student peer helpers and tutors with certificates for their participation in development skills programmes offered to enhance their […]