The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is pleased to announce the appointment of the Communications and Marketing (CMD) Director, Siyanda Mntambo with effect from 1 February 2024. Mntambo is a seasoned communicator who has been with the University since 2019. Prior to his appointment, the newly appointed Director worked for the Department of Arts, Culture and […]
University of Zululand (UNIZULU) alumni, Zakhele Xulu a newly appointed principal at Nkwambazi Primary School and he has only been in this position for two weeks. . The thirty-seven-year-old was amongst the teachers who were honoured for their dedication and remarkable contribution as teachers at the National Teaching Awards. The annual awards aim to recognise […]
Kelea Jade Rohhanlal, a first-year BCom Accounting Science student at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), matriculated from John Ross College with a bachelor’s pass and a distinction in accounting. She always knew her university choice, she shared. “I know that every decision I make from now on will have a huge impact on my future, that’s why […]
“KHANYA Puppets for Change” is a captivating community engagement theatre production by Ms. Tshireletso Nkoane, addressing crucial topics like bullying, self-esteem, and cooperation through puppetry, storytelling, music, and dance, partnering with the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Department of Creative Arts. Nkoane, a renowned South African actress, has not only left her mark on screen and […]
When 18-year-old Siphamandla Sandile Magagula registered for a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) earlier this week, he could not help but rejoice. Not only did that moment symbolise his first step to a brighter future as an electrician, but it was also proof that the […]
Sacrifices, hard work, and dedication yielded a positive outcome when Nduduzo Nkosi who hails from Madadeni in Newcastle matriculated. Nkosi is now a registered student for the Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Zululand. Talking about how he feels, he said: “As the first person in my family to decide to go […]
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is thrilled to announce that the University Council has approved the appointment of Dr Ncedo Cameron Xhala as its new Executive Director for Physical Planning and Operations [PPO] (Infrastructure). Dr Xhala’s diverse work experience stems from different built environment professions which include construction management, project management, town planning and financial […]
Being a top achiever is not an easy feat. It calls for dedication and perseverance amid hardships. Thobani Mungwe (18) came to this realisation during his matric year in 2023. The first-year student comes from Mtwalume, a rural community situated south of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal Province. He matriculated at Mafumbuka High School in uMlazi C […]
In a triumphant display of academic excellence, Senzo Maxwell Mthobeli Zwane, a fourth-year agronomy student at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), secured the coveted first prize for the best poster in biotechnology at the recently concluded 49th South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) Annual Conference. Hosted at UNIZULU Richards bay campus, the SAAB conference brought […]
“When education is made available to females like me, the sky is no longer the limit for us.” The latter was a remark made by Aletha Cela, a first-time entering student who registered for a BCom Management Information System degree at the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) KwaDlangezwa Campus. Cela comes from Mtwalume, a small rural […]
