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Identical Twin Graduands Beat the Odds

Identical Twin Graduands Beat the Odds

Zanele and Zandile Gumede are identical twins. They were conceived from one egg; were born together and would later even conceive their own children approximately three weeks apart. In fact, during the interview for this story, the twins would finish each other’s sentences; a clear sign that they know each other like the palm of […]

Teaching Graduands Told of Profession’s Rules to Live By

Teaching Graduands Told of Profession’s Rules to Live By

In order to break the vicious cycle that South Africa finds itself caught in, it does not need just any teachers, but those that are well qualified and professional and thus able to assist the country in breaking the chains it currently finds itself shackled in. This was the sentiment of Dr James Keevy, Chief […]

The Promise Arts Faculty Top Achiever Couldn’t Break

The Promise Arts Faculty Top Achiever Couldn’t Break

“Before my mother passed on, she made me promised that I would make my grandmother proud. I hope she is looking down and is proud”. These were the words of Mukelwa Majola, a Bachelor of Library and Information Science graduand who was honoured as one of the top academic achievers within Arts Faculty during the […]

Speech of Professor James Keevy, Joint Education Trust CEO, during the UNIZULU, 7 May Graduation Ceremonies (second session).

VALUES AND ACCOUNTABILITY: THE HEART OF PROFESSIONALISM James Keevy, JET Education Services UniZulu, 7 May 20181   Chancellor – Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo Chair of Council Ms Nomarashiya Caluza Council Members Vice-Chancellor Prof Xoliswa Mtose UNIZULU Management (EXCO and MANCO) Academic and Support Staff President of Convocation and Alumni Representatives from Mkhwanazi Traditional Authority […]

Top Education Graduate in Awe of Accomplishment

Top Education Graduate in Awe of Accomplishment

Khanyisile Majola (24) has been a top achiever her entire schooling life yet she cannot fathom how she managed to top all her peers in the Faculty of Education. “I absolutely cannot believe it,” the Ulundi-born graduate said cheerfully. “I’m asking myself ‘why me?’. I mean, I was among thousands of students in my faculty […]

UNIZULU Graduate First to Obtain Degree Within Family

UNIZULU Graduate First to Obtain Degree Within Family

Phumlani Bonginhlanhla Ngema comes from a family that may have easily been ruled out as doomed by many in society but through hard work and perseverance, he has broken the cycle of poverty and dropping out of school by becoming the first person to graduate in his family. The 22-year-old from rural Mtubatuba graduated with […]

All Set for Graduations 2018

All Set for Graduations 2018

Monday, 7 May 2018, will see thousands of students from the University of Zululand descend the graduation stage during the University’s May Graduation Ceremonies as they finally reap the fruit of their hard work and dedication. This year, a total of 4034 students will graduate at the University of Zululand during its May Graduation Ceremonies […]

UNIZULU Rejoices as New Chancellor is Inaugurated

UNIZULU Rejoices as New Chancellor is Inaugurated

Yesterday (Wednesday, 25 April 2018), was a day of mass celebration and ululation at the University of Zululand as it inaugurated and swore in its new Chancellor, Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa, Raymond Mnyamezeli Mlungisi Zondo, at its iconic King Bhekuzulu Hall, KwaDlangezwa Campus. Chancellor Zondo was appointed by the University of Zululand Council […]

HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR HRM, KING GOODWILL ZWELITHINI

HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR HRM, KING GOODWILL ZWELITHINI

The University of Zululand has recognized the extensive philanthropic work undertaken by His Royal Majesty, King Zwelithini Goodwill, to alleviate poverty and sufferings amongst his subjects. To acknowledge the leadership of King Zwelithini, His Royal Majesty will be conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Social Work (honoris causa). To commemorate this grand historic event, the University of […]

Bringing Health and Wellness to the Fore

Bringing Health and Wellness to the Fore

In a bid to emphasise the value of taking care of one’s health, the University of Zululand hosted its annual free Health Screening Test Programme which started yesterday (Wednesday, 18 April 2018) and ended today (19 April 2018). Held at the University’s KwaDlangezwa main Campus, the event is organised by the University’s Employee Relations and […]