Alumni

The University of Zululand’s first convocation committee was appointed in 1984 with the late Prof P C Luthuli as the first President.

Subsequent Presidents were Prof L M Magi, Mr Sisho Maphisa (the current University Registrar), the late Mr. Jethro Ndlovu, Dr. Simo Lushaba and Mr. Mpho Makwana.

The current Convocation executive consists of: Mr Vusi Mahaye (President), Mr Godfrey Ntombela (Deputy President), Mrs. Nomalungelo Gina (Secretary), Ms. Gugu-Mapule Mashiteng (Treasurer), Mr. Petrus Ngomana (Additional member) and Mr. Mondli Ndlela (Additional member).

The first full-time Convocation Officer responsible for operations was appointed in 1998 and the incumbent, Mr Thula Makhathini, still holds the post.