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Tribute to Dr. Sibongile Khumalo (24 September 1957 – 28 January 2021)

Tribute to Dr. Sibongile Khumalo (24 September 1957 – 28 January 2021)

Barely a few days ago, Prof Masoga, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and I were going through our yearly plan, and we spent a few minutes chatting about how we are going to host the Khabi Mngoma Memorial Lecture. We both agreed we needed to get in touch with Mme Sibongile, as I […]

Support Staff Recognised by Vice-Chancellor for Work Excellence

Support Staff Recognised by Vice-Chancellor for Work Excellence

It was a day of jubilee at the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) KwaDlangezwa Campus where University Vice-Chancellor Professor Xoliswa Mtose hosted the annual Vice-Chancellor Appreciation Awards in the Council Chambers. The awards were held to honour UNIZULU support staff who have performed outstandingly in their respective disciplines. This year, 20 support staff members were acknowledged […]

Leadership in Perilous Times

Leadership in Perilous Times

University of Zululand (UNIZULU) students were offered some pearls of wisdom regarding leadership skills and qualities by Advocate Thembi Bokako during a recent student webinar titled “Leadership in Perilous Times”. Adv. Bokako, who is an alumna of the university, was invited as the guest speaker. Outlining the purpose of the day, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Support […]

Professor Mathews Mthembu

Professor Mathews Mthembu

He was born and raised in rural Manguzi, KwaMhlabuyalingana, near the borders of Mozambique. Coming from an underprivileged background such as his may be a scapegoat for many who lack the zeal to follow their dreams. Luckily, this was not the case for Prof Mthembu (41). He endured numerous hurdles which could have easily wiped […]

Puleng Nontobeko Biyela

Puleng Nontobeko Biyela

Date & Place of birth    :              The 7th of January 1986 at Empangeni. I grew up at eNseleni Study History                  :              In 2003, Biyela  obtained her  senior certificate with merit at John Ross College. In 2007, she completed her 4 year BSc Industrial degree at UNIZULU. Her highest qualification is a PhD in Physics […]