“Owning one’s brand” emerged as the overarching message during the Women’s Dialogue held on Thursday, 11 April 2024 at the King Bhekuzulu Hall in the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) KwaDlangezwa Campus. The dialogue was co-organised by the Pastoral Care Unit and Transformation and Social Inclusion Office with the intent of instilling in young women the […]
Year: 2024
Postgraduate Students Gain Research-related Insights During Induction
Under the theme “Nurturing a Vibrant Postgraduate Environment,” the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently held a postgraduate induction at King Bhekuzulu Hall. This induction was intended to welcome incoming postgraduate students and provide them with the knowledge they need to start their studies in both the academic and social environments. Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and […]
SWiP Workshop Emphasises Essence of African Languages
The SWiP project in collaboration with the Department of African Languages and Culture at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) hosted a successful two-day Wikipedia workshop. Themed “Preserving Languages and Open, Free, and Accessible Knowledge for All,” the workshop provided a theoretical overview of Wikipedia while also offering practical training on how to create, edit, translate […]
UNIZULU First Year Law Students Take the Pledge
The Law department at the university of Zululand recently hosted a pledge signing ceremony, a significant event for first-year law students. This event was hosted to usher inspiring legal minds to the legal profession and their commitment to upholding its ethical standards. The ceremony symbolises the commitment and seriousness of professionalism. By taking part in […]
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
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
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?
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
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
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 […]