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Dr Sphamandla Gumede in Focus

Dr Sphamandla Gumede in Focus

Picture a convoy of four sleek, high-speed BMW sedans slowly driving into the premises of a university. Inbetween the cars is a posh charcoal convertible. Inside it stands a debonair graduate adorned in an expensive cream suit, proudly carrying his red graduation gown. The resounding hooting of the vehicles, all sporting a uniform number plate […]

Dr Bhekani ‘Mbhexeshi’ Buthelezi Touched by Support

Dr Bhekani ‘Mbhexeshi’ Buthelezi Touched by Support

To this day, music maestro Dr Bhekani ‘Mbhexeshi’ Buthelezi (40), is still euphoric after reaching a milestone in his career – obtaining a PhD in his passion: music. In the same vein, Dr Buthelezi is overwhelmed and humbled by the heart-warming gesture of the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) community on his graduation. “Seeing my family, […]

Local Lad Now an Information Science Graduate

Local Lad Now an Information Science Graduate

“No matter what I dream, I can have it as long as I put my mind and energy on [getting] the prize.” This is what Sihle Cele, Office Administrator: Certification Management at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), believes in. Born and bred in KwaDlangezwa, the local lad recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in […]

Mjadu Advances his Knowledge with Honours Degree

Mjadu Advances his Knowledge with Honours Degree

Love is one of the most powerful emotions which, when expressed, gives those on the receiving end the strength and courage to achieve anything they put their minds to. Phiwayinkosi Mjadu, the coordinator of the Disability Unit within the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Student Services Department, strongly believes in the aforementioned notion, most especially when […]

Simangele Mthethwa Receives Her Richly Deserved Qualification

Simangele Mthethwa Receives Her Richly Deserved Qualification

Raised by her late grandmother because her mother and father were working in Johannesburg and Durban, respectively, Simangele Mthethwa was born in a remote area in Mtubatuba called eNgqopheni Reserve. She says the road to reaching her milestone was not an easy one. “I was raised by my late grandmother, and we stayed together with […]

Hard Work and Determination Earn Dlamini a Master’s Degree

Hard Work and Determination Earn Dlamini a Master’s Degree

“When I set my mind onto something, I make sure that I get it done against all odds.” These are the words of Makhosi Dlamini, a 36-year-old who recently obtained a Master’s in Social Work qualification from the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). Dlamini portrays herself as […]

Duo Grows and Conquers Together

Duo Grows and Conquers Together

There was total bliss in the Chibisa household when life partners Zviedzo and Admire Chibisa received their PhD degrees together– and both from the Faculty of Education at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). The Zimbabwean pair’s story exemplifies what is popularly known on social media as “couple goals”. Together, they have achieved a significant milestone […]

Exceptional Accomplishment for Msweli

Exceptional Accomplishment for Msweli

Lihle Msweli, a young, dedicated and goal-orientated student originally from Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal is the top achiever in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. Msweli was studying towards his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Microbiology, a degree he strategically chose to be able to advance to a degree in medicine. With devotion, the young […]

Paired Enchantment as Twins Graduate Side-by-Side with the Same Degree

Paired Enchantment as Twins Graduate Side-by-Side with the Same Degree

Together it has always been and is the best way to be for Mhlophe and Mhlophekazi Makhoba. They aren’t just identical twins, they’re inseparable best friends who tackle life as a team! The twins grew up doing everything together and knew they would go to university together too. This May, they graduated together with the […]

UNIZULU Keeps Empowering Educators in the District to Improve Maths Pass Rate

UNIZULU Keeps Empowering Educators in the District to Improve Maths Pass Rate

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), on Tuesday and Wednesday (16 and 17 May), hosted its annual mathematics convention for educators working within the King Cetshwayo District in an effort to improve the pass rate of school learners in the district. The seminar was held at the University’s Science Centre, Richards Bay. It was facilitated by […]