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Sasol Foundation and Sifiso EdTech Launch Robotics Lab at UNIZULU Science Centre

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Science Centre, rated as one of the best in Africa, now boasts a new robotics laboratory which has been sponsored by Sasol Foundation in partnership with Sifiso Edtech, a company founded by Sizwe Nxasana and Dr Judy Dlamini that provides turnkey educational robotics solutions to schools. The fully equipped lab […]

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Buti Manamela Gives UNIZULU BEd Graduates Salient Advice

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Newly qualified educators, whose degrees were conferred during the recent 2023 University of Zululand (UNIZULU) graduation ceremonies, were urged to become ardent professionals who perpetually seek innovative teaching methods and go beyond the call of duty. Imploring the graduates was Honourable Buti Manamela, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, who was a guest

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A Dream Come True, Thanks to NSFAS

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Numerous graduates who received their qualifications during the 2023 University of Zululand (UNIZULU) graduation ceremonies are thankful for the lifechanging opportunities they were offered by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The organisation has changed a lot of lives in South Africa in the new dispensation and due to it, a lot of families

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Dr Phakathi Appreciative of Every Moment of his PhD Journey

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Scores of graduates, together with their families and friends, flocked to the iconic King Bhekuzulu Hall in KwaDlangezwa Campus on Wednesday, 19 April 2023 to celebrate their milestones. Dr Sabelo Petros Phakathi (38), who was amongst the graduates in the final graduation session of the Faculty of Education, was to be officially conferred his Doctor

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Never Give Up on Your Dreams – Gumede

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Twenty-one-year-old Isaac Luyanda Gumede joined the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) in 2019 straight out of Groutville High School where he had matriculated as one of the school’s top achievers. He enrolled for a Bachelor of Arts in Drama Theatre and Performance in the Faculty of Humanities and social Sciences. On Thursday, 20 April 2023, Gumede

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“My mom is the pillar of my strength” – Top FHSS Achiever

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History keeps on repeating itself with Nontokozo Sithole, a 22-year-old from Estcourt in KwaZulu-Natal. The limelight has always been on her and her twin sister Nontobeko Sithole. The pair was studying Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies and was also honoured by the former Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) during

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Dr Mthembu’s Career Presently on the Crest of a Wave

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Dr Mpilo Siphamandla Mthembu (32) from KwaNyamazane in Manguzi, Northern KwaZulu-Natal, is officially a PhD holder effective Thursday, 20 April 2023. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science during the second graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Dr Mthembu enrolled for his PhD in 2020. His dissertation

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Mngomezulu’s Study Seeks to Find Source of Scarce Female Leaders in Tertiary Institutions

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There are no words that could effectively describe the excitement Noluthando Bongeka Mngomezulu felt when she finally obtained her Master of Commerce (Business Management) qualification on Monday, 17 April. Over and above achieving one of her academic goals, the graduate also celebrated attaining a distinction for her master’s degree. Thirty-year-old Mngomezulu from Esikhawini in Empangeni

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Mavimbela’s Childhood Dream to Qualify as a Teacher Finally Fulfilled

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Twenty-one-year-old Nontobeko Mavimbela from Osizweni in Newcastle is beside herself with joy after receiving her Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE [FET Phase]) qualification. She obtained her highly anticipated certificate on Tuesday, 18 April during the fourth session of the 2023 University of Zululand (UNIZULU) graduation season. She was inspired to study at UNIZULU by her

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Qualified Teacher Vows to End Cycle of Poverty in Family

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In 2019, Lindelani Mpungose (25) from Umhlathuzana area in Eshowe enrolled for a Bachelor of Education (FET Phase- Geography and IsiZulu) in the University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Faculty of Education. Mpungose was one of the candidates who were conferred degrees on Tuesday, 18 April 2023. This was a special moment for him as he completed

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