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STUDENTS COMMUNIQUE

STUDENTS COMMUNIQUE

The University Management condemns in the strongest sense the violence and criminal acts of the students during protest action of the last few days. This includes the stealing of computer equipment, the burning of vehicles and buildings as well as the fact that students started these activities in the middle of the night which clearly […]

UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND CLOSED-(KWA-DLANGEZWA & RICHARDS BAY CAMPUSES)

UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND CLOSED-(KWA-DLANGEZWA & RICHARDS BAY CAMPUSES)

18 February 2019 Due to violent activities on and off campus last night and today at the University, all students are required to vacate both campuses in KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay. All students by 3pm this afternoon are compelled to remove all their belongings from the residences and vacate the premises. No student will be […]

2019 GRADUATION CEREMONIES – CHANGE OF DATES

2019 GRADUATION CEREMONIES – CHANGE OF DATES

13 February 2019 The University at its Senate meeting which was held on Wednesday, 13 February 2019 pronounced changes to the 2019 graduation schedule. The University graduation ceremonies will now be held from Monday, 13 May – Friday, 17 May 2019. The change has been necessitated by the announcement made by the President of the […]

Making Overall Health a Priority

Making Overall Health a Priority

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Campus Health Clinic began its annual First Things First (FTF) campaign yesterday (Tuesday, 12 February) at the KwaDlangezwa Campus where it was well-received by students. The FTF programme is an initiative of the Higher Education and Training HIV/AIDS Programme (HEAIDS) which aims to amplify the notion of making one’s health […]

NSFAS ALLOWANCES UPDATE

NSFAS ALLOWANCES UPDATE

In 2019 all NSFAS allowances (including book/device allowances) will be paid into the chosen bank accounts of students as per NSFAS guideline. There will be no allowances on the pockets in the FUNDI cards this year and students are required (according to the NSFAS guideline) to manage their own cash flows and expenses. FUNDI will […]

NOTICE- FINAL DAY FOR 2019 UNDERGRADUATE REGISTRATION

NOTICE- FINAL DAY FOR 2019 UNDERGRADUATE REGISTRATION

Today, Friday 01 February 2019 is the final registration day for undergraduate students. Lectures will commence on Monday, 04 February 2019. The orientation programme for first-year students is also ending today.   We extend sincere gratitude to staff members for their dedication that translated into a successful 2019 Registration period. We also thank our students […]

Lungeo Mbokazi: Called to be a Teacher

Lungeo Mbokazi: Called to be a Teacher

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” These words by an unknown author clearly depict Lungelo Mbokazi’s view of the teaching profession. Growing up in Bhanganoma area in kwaNongoma, Mbokazi, a Bachelor of Education (Honours) student, says he was inspired by many of his teachers […]

Top Media Studies Student Making Mum Proud

Top Media Studies Student Making Mum Proud

Coming from a family of school dropouts could have easily deterred Duduzile Joyful Zuma from pursuing her dream of becoming a media professional, instead, this is the major reason why she invests most of her time in her studies. She reaped the fruits of her hard work at the end of 2018 when she became […]

Mzweleni Mthethwa: An entrepreneur in the Making

Mzweleni Mthethwa: An entrepreneur in the Making

Mzweleni Mthethwa, a third-year BCom Business Management and Economics student, is the epitome of the commonly used “dynamite comes in small packages” phrase. He is tiny in frame but his intellect and dreams are far greater in comparison. This young man from Oyaya Reserve in Eshowe was among the top achievers in the Faculty of […]