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Newly Refurbished Body Building Gymnasium.

Newly Refurbished Body Building Gymnasium.

The sport unit within the Student Services Department (SSD) at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is excited to announce that there is newly installed state-of-art gym equipment at the King Bhekuzulu Hall gym. To top this off, the facilities also got a substantial makeover, with fresh paintwork and new flooring. The renovations of the gym […]

UNIZULU students giving back to the Community in a form of Community Engagement

UNIZULU students giving back to the Community in a form of Community Engagement

University of Zululand (UNIZULU) students studying towards the Master of Arts qualification in the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies recently convened a virtual meeting with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN Cogta) to share findings of water supply and sanitation studies they have been conducting in the King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude, […]

Bidding Farewell to a Phenomenal Leader

Bidding Farewell to a Phenomenal Leader

It was a bittersweet moment today (Wednesday, 30 September 2020) as the institution bid farewell to outgoing Faculty of Education Dean Professor Mncedisi Christian Maphalala. A proud alumnus of the university, Prof Maphalala said his departure comes with mixed emotions as the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) has played a major role in his career. It […]

UNIZULU Hosts a Virtual Lecture on Covid-19 in SA

UNIZULU Hosts a Virtual Lecture on Covid-19 in SA

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), through the Faculty of Science and Agriculture, recently hosted a webinar which formed part of the institution’s ongoing lecture series to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The webinar zoomed in on Covid-19, looking at how it started, how it spreads and the impact this pandemic has had. The guest speaker for […]

APPOINTMENT: Occupational Health and Safety Manager

APPOINTMENT: Occupational Health and Safety Manager

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is delighted to announce the appointment of Siphiweyinkosi B. Mtshali, who assumed the Manager: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) position in the Institutional Planning Department on 1 September 2019. Mtshali reports directly to the Executive Director: Institutional Planning. His role encompasses supporting the OHS responsibilities of all units by assisting […]

UNIZULU appoints new Risk and Compliance position Manager

UNIZULU appoints new Risk and Compliance position Manager

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is pleased to welcome newly appointed Lebohang Bosiu, who assumed the Manager: Risk and Compliance position. Bosiu joined the University on 1 September 2020. He is an experienced compliance, internal audit and governance professional with a demonstrated history of working in both private and public sector. He holds a strong […]

Graduate to Register Patent for Eco-friendly Brick

Graduate to Register Patent for Eco-friendly Brick

From a child fascinated by science to a worthy contributor to the science industry, University of Zululand PhD graduate Samson Mohomane is set to revolutionise the building sector with his eco-friendly brick, produced using sugarcane bagasse. Considering the current global concerns about the high emission of greenhouse gases in the building sector, for his PhD […]

UNIZULU Academic Honoured with Trailblazer Award

UNIZULU Academic Honoured with Trailblazer Award

Siphelele Khomo, a senior lecturer within the University of Zululand’s Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law, has recently been honoured by African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) for her innovative efforts in the academic space. A non-profit organisation, AWCA was established in 2002 with the aim of identifying potential female African chartered accountants in order to […]