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Alungile Langeni: Destined for Greatness

Alungile Langeni: Destined for Greatness

A university’s greatest achievement is producing high-calibre graduates who, apart from possessing traits of leadership, empathy and compassion, will make significant contributions to the development of the country. Alungile Dalubuhle Langeni, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Sociology at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) on Wednesday, 15 May 2019, is an example […]

The “Smiling Assassin” Makes it Against All Odds

The “Smiling Assassin” Makes it Against All Odds

With KwaZulu-Natal known as the biggest tourist attraction in South Africa, Julius “Smiling Assassin” Mathe did not find it difficult choosing a career path to follow when he completed his matric on the outskirts of Jozini in Umkhanyakude District Municipality. He enrolled for a Bachelor of Tourism Studies at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU). Three […]

Great Support System leads to Graduate’s Top Achievement

Great Support System leads to Graduate’s Top Achievement

Twenty-two-year-old Minah Zanele Dludla from eNgwelezane Township in Empangeni describes herself as a friendly and compassionate individual who loves interacting with people. It is these traits that led her to enrol for a Bachelor of Social Work degree at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) in 2015. Dludla was conferred with her degree on Wednesday, 15 […]

Graduate Turns Tragedy to Triumph

Graduate Turns Tragedy to Triumph

Following a horrific car accident which nearly claimed the lives of his whole family, University of Zululand (UNIZULU) graduate Simphiwe Mbona (22) did not imagine that on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 he would be among the top graduates in the Faculty of Arts. Ironically, it was on Mother’s Day when Mbona, born in Port Shepstone […]

First Graduate in Family Sets Precedent for Siblings

First Graduate in Family Sets Precedent for Siblings

The road to academic excellence has been a demanding but also rewarding one for Nobuhle Khuzwayo, one of the five highest achievers in the Faculty of Arts. Khuzwayo graduated with a Diploma in Media Studies on Tuesday, 14 May 2019 at the King Bhekuzulu Hall, KwaDlangezwa Campus. She was accompanied by her mother, brothers and […]

Education Department Head in King Cetshwayo District Obtains PhD

Education Department Head in King Cetshwayo District Obtains PhD

Dr David Sbonakaliso Chonco, Director of the Department of Education in the King Cetshwayo District Municipality, was conferred with a degree of Doctor of Education in Educational Management at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) on Tuesday, 14 May 2019 Married with four kids, Dr Chonco, who is originally from Nongoma in KwaZulu-Natal, said the impetus […]

Nongoma-born Graduate Makes Top Five in Faculty

Nongoma-born Graduate Makes Top Five in Faculty

Lungelo Mbokazi, who hails from Bhanganoma in Nongoma, northern KwaZulu-Natal, is a well-rounded young man: humble, smart, hardworking, God-fearing and relentless. Today, Tuesday, 14 May 2019, Mbokazi added being a graduate of the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) to his profile. He received a Bachelor of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education at the King […]

Sandiso Ncube: A Fountain of Knowledge

Sandiso Ncube: A Fountain of Knowledge

Sandiso Sakhile Gift Ncube, one of the top five achievers of the Faculty of Education, decided to be an educator because of how he values knowledge and knowledge construction. Ncube was conferred with a Bachelor of Education (Further Education and Training) degree at the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) KwaDlangezwa Campus on Tuesday, 14 May 2019. […]

I was Supported by a Good Samaritan, Graduate Says

I was Supported by a Good Samaritan, Graduate Says

For many who do not know Sithembiso Ndlovu’s life story, the perception could easily be that the young man from Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal is quite privileged. He was among the top five graduates in the Faculty of Education at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) and recently accepted a job offer at a Gauteng-based school. However, 22-year-old […]

Graduate Inspired to Become Teacher by High School Educator

Graduate Inspired to Become Teacher by High School Educator

Being taught by an excellent teacher in high school was the one of the reasons behind University of Zululand (UNIZULU) graduate Ayanda Mbatha’s decision to pursue a career in education. Mbatha graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Further Education and Training) at the King Bhekuzulu Hall today (Monday, 13 May 2019). Not only was the […]