Category: News

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) was recently visited by a delegation from the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) which is based in Cape Town. The ICGEB primarily capacitates research and related activities in several African countries. It partnered with the South African Department of Science and Innovation in a special programme to […]

The Faculty of Administration, Commerce, and Law (FCAL) within the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), together with the Siyanda Echwebeni Ndawonye (SEN) Trust, recently organised a luncheon at the KwaDlangezwa Campus where qualifying FCAL postgraduate students were officially handed over bursaries offered by the Trust. SEN has partnered with FCAL since 2019 in awarding bursaries to […]

Approximately 2000 matric learners descended at the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) KwaDlangezwa Campus on Thursday, 23 May to partake in the planned activities of the first day of the 2024 Open Day. An annual two-day event, the UNIZULU open day project is utilised as a platform to inform prospective students about UNIZULU’s academic programme offerings, […]

University of Zululand (UNIZULU) graduate Abongile “Mabongi” Mhlongo (22) is still astonished and moved by her uncle’s altruistic gesture of gifting her a pre-owned car on her graduation day. Mhlongo, who was awarded a Diploma in Media Studies during UNIZULU’s recent graduation season, is now a proud owner of a blue Renault Sandero. A carefully […]

Last week (6 – 10 May), the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) joined scores of families around the country in celebrating the milestones that had been reached by its 2024 graduates. The much-anticipated week was marked by ululations that reverberated in the King Bhekuzulu Hall, tears of joy shed by both graduates and parents as they […]

The cyberworld is popularly hailed as a space that has completely revolutionised society, giving expression to notable advancements witnessed in information communication technologies, international communications and banking, among other sectors. While this is indisputable, there are also glaring disadvantages of the cyber space which pose various threats to humanity. Black hat hacking is a key […]

“I had to work hard and whenever I felt like giving up, I would silence the noise that comes from the outside, focus on what I want and where I want to be. Failure was not and still is not an option for me. I still have a long road ahead and there will be […]

No two postgraduates’ academic journeys are the same. While this is an undeniable fact, it is also true that there are certain factors that cut across the board. These include the road to postgraduate completion being windy, often riddled with uncertainty and requiring a great deal of perseverance.   The same can be said of […]

From the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, in the small town of Eshowe, emerges a story that not only inspires but also illuminates the path for future generations. Lindelani Mpungose (27) has not only traversed the challenging terrains of academia but has also emerged as a shining example of resilience, dedication and the transformative power of education. […]

In the small town of Pongola, in the rural area of Khandoba, a remarkable young man has emerged victorious against life’s challenges to proudly don the cap and gown of graduation. A beacon of resilience and determination, Velenkosini Sabelo Nkosi’s plight of being wheelchair-bound has not hindered his pursuit of education and dreams. Nkosi’s story […]