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Month: July 2021

Triumph After Tribulation

Triumph After Tribulation

It was a bittersweet moment as 21-year-old Thobile Mbatha and her twin sister Thobeka celebrated their recent graduation without their late parents. The duo lost their parents whilst studying towards their respective qualifications at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). Unlike most twin sisters, the Mbatha sisters, who hail from Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal, followed different career […]

Educator Closer to his Dream of Producing Innovative Black Learners

Educator Closer to his Dream of Producing Innovative Black Learners

“Throughout my years of studying, I have realised two things about our formal learning education system. The system teaches us to be employees and not employers. We are provided access to education in schools, but are we encouraged enough to be creative and innovative to invent solutions to societal issues such as the ever-mounting poverty […]

Mhlungu’s Quest for Success in Media Field

Mhlungu’s Quest for Success in Media Field

As a child, 22-year-old Anathi Mhlungu had a fascination with the world of media- from television broadcasting to the captivating art of filmmaking. When she discovered how great of a communicator she was in high school, there was not even a shred of doubt which career path she would follow after matriculating. In 2018, her […]

From Nigeria, with a Dream: Dr Enaifoghe’s Story

From Nigeria, with a Dream: Dr Enaifoghe’s Story

Dr Andrew Enaifoghe graduated with a PhD in Public Administration on Tuesday, 6 July 2021. His is a story of not losing sight of one’s dreams. This dynamic young African researcher, enthusiastic presenter, avid reader, preacher and inspirational writer was born and raised in Nigeria by Mr and Mrs Enaifoghe Salami. He is the first […]

Never Too Old to Study

Never Too Old to Study

Hlengiwe Zulu became the first in her family to graduate from university. She has a diploma in commercial administration. On Tuesday, 6 July 2021, she obtained her second qualification in public administration from the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). And boy did she graduate in style- with 20 distinctions at the age of forty-six! On her […]

Zulu Royal Princess Obtains Master’s Degree

Zulu Royal Princess Obtains Master’s Degree

The annual University of Zululand (UNIZULU) graduation ceremonies, which began on Monday, 5 July 2021, are a culmination of the hard work and many years of sacrifice made by students, parents and lecturers alike. This Faculty of Arts virtual graduation session marked a joyous occasion for the Zulu royal family as Her Royal Highness (HRH) […]

Dr Khathi: A Born Teacher and Lifelong Scholar

Dr Khathi: A Born Teacher and Lifelong Scholar

Dr Joseph Lamlani Khathi lives his life with the unwavering conviction that whatever is impossible to man is surely possible to God. Considering the events of the retired teacher’s life, it is evident why he holds true to his belief. He has found himself rising above every seemingly challenging situation, all through the “grace and […]

Exhilaration as Brothers Receive Doctoral Qualifications

Exhilaration as Brothers Receive Doctoral Qualifications

A pair of siblings, with incredible young minds, have each bagged a doctoral qualification from the Department of Public Administration at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). Dr Daniel Nkosinathi Mlambo and Dr Victor Halalisani Mlambo are amongst hundreds of students who graduated during the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law’s virtual graduation ceremony today (Tuesday, […]

Sweet Victory for a Superb Supervisor

Sweet Victory for a Superb Supervisor

University of Zululand (UNIZULU) academic Dr Inocent Moyo, Head of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, has stood out as the supervisor with the highest number of graduates in the Faculty of Arts this year. He had a total number of eight graduating students; one of whom received a PhD degree and seven who […]