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UNIZULU APPRECIATION MESSAGE FOR THE WORK OF PROFESSOR KAMWENDO

UNIZULU APPRECIATION MESSAGE FOR THE WORK OF PROFESSOR KAMWENDO

The University of Zululand wishes to express its sincere appreciation for the life and work of the late Professor Gregory Kamwendo. At the time of his passing Professor Kamwendo was the Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Zululand. The passing of Professor Kamwendo has left the University of Zululand with a […]

OBITUARY: PROF. G H KAMWENDO EMINENT ACADEMIC AND SOCIOLINGUIST

OBITUARY: PROF. G H KAMWENDO EMINENT ACADEMIC AND SOCIOLINGUIST

The University Community is reeling with shock since the devastating news of Prof’s untimely demise broke. Professor Kamwendo passed under tragic circumstances on Tuesday evening in Empangeni over an unknown motive. Life teaches us all that each day must be lived wholly and to the fullest, as we do not know for whom the bell […]

Helping Pupils Make Informed Career Choices

Helping Pupils Make Informed Career Choices

The University of Zululand exposed various career paths to high school learners who attended its Open Day 2018 yesterday (Wednesday, 16 May 2018) at the King Bhekuzulu Hall which was filled to capacity. UNIZULU offers a wide range of career-oriented degree programmes in its four faculties; namely Science and Agriculture; Arts; Education as well as […]

Accounting Graduate Ready to Make a World Impact

Accounting Graduate Ready to Make a World Impact

Twenty-three-year-old University of Zululand graduate, Lungisani Andile Msimang, believes that a life without an impact is a life not well lived, and thus he is committed to achieving this goal in his family, career as life in general. On Thursday, 10 May 2018, the Dundee born graduate took one step closer towards fulfilling his dream […]

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 […]

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 […]