June 2022

International Albinism Awareness Day – 13 June 2022

17 Comments / News, Opinion Piece, Speeches, Uncategorised / Mmeli Decius Gwebu

Albinism is a non-contagious, genetically inherited ailment that results in the lack of melanin in the skin, eyes, and hair. INTERNATIONAL ALBINISM AWARENESS DAY 2022: The International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD), annually observed on June 13, represents the importance and celebration of human rights of people with albinism. The theme for the International Albinism Awareness […]

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Dr Sphamandla Gumede in Focus

2 Comments / News / Naledi Hlefane

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

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Dr Bhekani ‘Mbhexeshi’ Buthelezi Touched by Support

23 Comments / News / Naledi Hlefane

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,

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Local Lad Now an Information Science Graduate

6 Comments / News / Naledi Hlefane

“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

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Mjadu Advances his Knowledge with Honours Degree

173 Comments / News / Naledi Hlefane

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

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International Albinism Awareness Day – 13 June 2022

11 Comments / Opinion Piece / Mmeli Decius Gwebu

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Simangele Mthethwa Receives Her Richly Deserved Qualification

17 Comments / News / Naledi Hlefane

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

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Hard Work and Determination Earn Dlamini a Master’s Degree

34 Comments / News / Naledi Hlefane

“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

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Duo Grows and Conquers Together

8 Comments / News / Naledi Hlefane

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

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