March 2024

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March 2024

Month: March 2024

EXPERT OPINION: Unveiling the Human Rights Landscape in South Africa – Overcoming Obstacles and Mapping a Path for Progress

EXPERT OPINION: Unveiling the Human Rights Landscape in South Africa – Overcoming Obstacles and Mapping a Path for Progress

As South Africa marks Human Rights Day on March 21st, it is not just a time for celebration, but also sober reflection on the journey towards justice and equality. This day commemorates the Sharpeville massacre of 1960, a tragic event that spotlighted the brutality of apartheid and galvanised the fight for human rights. However, the […]

EXPERT OPINION | World Theatre Day: Spotlight on South Africa’s Creative Industries! | by: Prof. Zoliswa Fikelepi-Twani

EXPERT OPINION | World Theatre Day: Spotlight on South Africa’s Creative Industries! | by: Prof. Zoliswa Fikelepi-Twani

Theatre is not just about costumes and applause. World Theatre Day reminds us how powerful theatre can be. In South Africa, plays were weapons against apartheid. Remember the household names like Dr John Kani, Winston Ntshona, Athol Fugard and Gibson Kente? Their work spoke truth to power! A barrage of questions immediately run through as […]

EXPERT OPINION: World Water Day: Water for Peace | by: Dr. Ntuthuko F. Masikane

EXPERT OPINION: World Water Day: Water for Peace | by: Dr. Ntuthuko F. Masikane

World Water Day is observed every year on the 22nd of March and this year is no exception Water is one of the planet’s most precious resources. World Water Day promotes the responsible use of water and access to safe water for everyone. Every day, people use water for drinking, agriculture, industry, recreation, hygiene, sanitation, […]

Why do we celebrate Human Rights Day?

Why do we celebrate Human Rights Day?

Before South Africa became a constitutional democracy in 1994, its history was fraught with human rights abuses and inequities. The interim Constitution of 1993 ushered in a new dawn; we now have constitutionally protected human rights. These rights are also protected in the final Constitution of 1996. Having constitutionally protected human rights is indeed cause […]

UNIZULU and School principals in Partnership to Develop Professional Practice Knowledge for Teaching

UNIZULU and School principals in Partnership to Develop Professional Practice Knowledge for Teaching

In a decisive step towards changing the educational landscape, the Faculty of Education at the University of Zululand hosted a principal workshop at the Bon Hotel to build mutually beneficial collaborations with the neighbouring schools. The workshop was attended by 48 principals from neighbouring schools as well as teachers responsible for mentoring student teachers during […]

Workshop on Digital Transformation Framework Proves Fruitful

Workshop on Digital Transformation Framework Proves Fruitful

Digital transformation is about change, not technology. This was the general consensus during the recent educational and interesting two-day Digital Transformation Framework workshop. This workshop was organised by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, Professor Vuyokazi Nomlomo, and was held at the Bon Hotel in Richards Bay. It aimed to provide a […]

Achievements recognition for UNIZULU Students

Achievements recognition for UNIZULU Students

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) was pleased to welcome back representatives from Telesure Investment Holdings on March 4, 2024. This esteemed organization has been a valued partner in supporting students’ academic journeys. Telesure Investment Holdings first joined forces with UNIZULU in 2023, generously sponsoring seven deserving students. They selected students from BCom Accounting, BCom MIS […]

Department of Creative Arts Collaborative Play Project Makes HSS Awards Long List

Department of Creative Arts Collaborative Play Project Makes HSS Awards Long List

The Department of Creative Arts at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is ecstatic after receiving news about ALLY “The Algorithm”: An edutainment based on Cyberbullying in the Zululand region making the first cut (long list) of the 9th Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards. An initiative of the National Institute for the Humanities and Social […]

Unveiling the Crucial Role of Mathematics in Our Lives: Celebrating Mathematics Day

Unveiling the Crucial Role of Mathematics in Our Lives: Celebrating Mathematics Day

In a world often dominated by flashy headlines and groundbreaking innovations, it’s easy to overlook the quiet but profound influence of mathematics in our daily lives. Yet, on Mathematics Day, we are given the opportunity to pause and reflect on the beauty and significance of this timeless discipline. Mathematics is the universal language that underpins […]

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SMOKING

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SMOKING

Smoking is responsible for a host of serious illnesses and health complaints. Each year, tobacco-related conditions kill over 44 000 South Africans, and six million people worldwide. The good news is that your lungs start to recover almost as soon as you kick the habit. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SMOKING SMOKING CAN LEAD TO […]