When Khayelihle Madlopha walked through the gates of the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) three years ago, he swore to settle for nothing less than academic excellence. His name would be counted among those of UNIZULU alumni who have flown the university flag very high. Achieving his goal was never going to come easily though; it […]
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Zulu to Create World of Normative Standards
Driven by her desire to live in a world where equality and the respect for human dignity were the status quo, Nontobeko Zulu, enrolled for a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) in 2015. “My inspiration to study law has always been my passion for an unbiased and equitable society. I have always […]
Prince Vukani Ntombela: Leading by Example
The popular saying that alludes to everything happening for a reason is a present-day reality for Vukani Nqobani Ntombela, a 32-year-old University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Bachelor of Laws graduate who received his degree on Thursday, 16 May at the KwaDlangezwa Campus. In his childhood, Ntombela, whose full title is His Royal Highness Prince Vukani Ntombela, […]
Age No Hindrance for Public Administration Graduate
One could say that when Albert Einstein indicated that “intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death”, he had 43-year-old Ntokozo Bhengu in mind. Bhengu was conferred with an Honours degree in Public Administration at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), KwaDlangezwa Campus on Thursday, 16 May 2019. In 1995, shortly after matriculating, […]
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]